Interview By: Christina Etchberger Though I can’t reach out to each of them in the U.S., the veterans and veteran spouses in military community care facilities will be a good start. Melissa Johnson, Founder of Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition The Interview Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition was founded by Melissa Johnson, an active duty military spouse. Through conversations… Continue Reading Chat with Melissa Johnson, Founder of Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition
Interview with Claude Schmid, Founder of Veteran Last Patrol
Interview By: Christina Etchberger Listen in as Christina Etchberger, Founder of It’s a Military Life, talks with Colonel (Ret) Claude Schmid, Founder of Veteran Last Patrol. They discuss the story behind this amazing non-profit organization, how to get involved, and the event of the season: Operation Holiday Salute! About the Founder “Believing that no veteran… Continue Reading Interview with Claude Schmid, Founder of Veteran Last Patrol
Inaugural USO Trot for the Troops
Inaugural USO Trot for the Troops Kicks Off Season of Thanksgiving ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29, 2020 — During this season of giving thanks, the United Service Organizations (USO) invites the public to join in a united expression of gratitude for our service members, along with their families, who sacrifice for our great nation. The inaugural… Continue Reading Inaugural USO Trot for the Troops
Veteran Pen Pal Project’s Holiday Initiative: Operation Holiday Salute
Written By: Christina Etchberger Christina Etchberger from It’s a Military Life and our friends from GivingTuesdayMilitary are working together to spread the word about Veteran Last Patrol’s Operation Holiday Salute! Veteran Last Patrol: OPERATION HOLIDAY SALUTE This holiday season, take the time to send a veteran a card or small gift, as a simple act of kindness that will make… Continue Reading Veteran Pen Pal Project’s Holiday Initiative: Operation Holiday Salute
Spotlight Special: Jessica Sweet and The Whole Family Neuro Resource Project
Children often feel confused, scared, helpless, and even guilty when they see a loved one undergo a sudden and dramatic change. Many times, they no longer know how to interact socially with their loved one. Jessica NaDona Sweet, MS, CCC-SLP “The Whole Family Neuro Resource Project”: 1) Alert families about the four exciting, newly available… Continue Reading Spotlight Special: Jessica Sweet and The Whole Family Neuro Resource Project
Spotlight: Paulette Fryar and The Million Mile Project
Written By: Paulette Fryar My name is Paulette Fryar and I am a Coast Guard Spouse to my husband, Troy, who is in his 31st year of active duty service. We have 4 college age sons, with one entering the Air Force this fall. We are currently stationed at Scott Air Force Base. In May,… Continue Reading Spotlight: Paulette Fryar and The Million Mile Project