Who will honor today on Veterans Day? Is there a Veteran who influenced your life or career that you would like to celebrate? For me it is my Father Ralph L. Spaulding, Capt., U.S. Navy, Retired and my mentor 121st Air Refueling Wing, Vice Wing Commander Bob Boggs, Brig. Gen., USAF, Retired. See video below. […]
Category: Military Related Months/Days to Commemorate
Do you know someone who is deployed?
Wondering how to support deployed military members and their families? Every year we honor and celebrate those who have deployed on October 26th. There are countless ways you can can show your support – some include: The most impactful thing you can do is to make time to get to know the military member and […]
Together We Can Save Lives: Support Veterans When It Matters Most
September is Suicide Prevention Month Across the nation, change is underway to reduce the number of military-affiliated Americans who are lost to suicide. Various estimates have put the daily toll at 18 or 22, while others say those figures underestimate the real number. In any case, The American Legion believes one is too many. – […]
PTSD: WHAT is it, WHO has it, and HOW to treat it.
Is It PTSD? When you have PTSD, it’s hard to feel safe. The traumatic event – natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, accident – can take hold, and you find you can’t stop thinking about it. Maybe you have nightmares and trouble sleeping. Maybe you feel on edge and unsettled or don’t find pleasure in things […]
Military Children Serve, Too!
When was the last time you thanked these special “dependents” for their military service? April is the Month of the Military Child. Do you know who these amazing children are in your neighborhood? At school? In your place of worship? Are their parents your co-workers? Did you know that children of active duty miltiary move […]
A grateful nation Welcomes Home and Thanks Vietnam Veterans.
Do you know someone who served in a combat zone or in support of the Vietnam War? I do. Meet my dad, Ralph. He was career active duty Navy, starting off as an enlisted Sailor and later became a pilot after the Navy sent him to complete his college degree. This is him in December, […]
Veterans Deserve Our Recognition Every Month, Including December.
I like history but I often forget about historically significant dates. How about you? I could also do better honoring the meaning of these dates. For obvious reasons, that doesn’t happen on Veterans Day or 9/11, but over the years, I usually don’t remember Pearl Harbor Day and other dates we should all pay more […]
Why Hire a Veteran?
Veterans are the solution to the talent gap. Do you want to hire someone: You can trust? With operational experience? Who is willing to take the initiative but fundamentally values teamwork? That enjoys a challenge and is an experienced decision-maker? Who knows how to use a computer? You don’t have to motivate? Is a self-starter!…