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A Lifeline for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Airmen and Guardians
By: Travis Claytor Service in the United States Air Force and Space Force demands resilience, strength, and sacrifice. As part of their journeys, many service members face life-changing circumstances due to wounds, illnesses, or injuries sustained during their service. These challenges can be physical, mental, or emotional, and often require more than just medical intervention.…
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Fallen Patriots to Receive $1M Match from Admiral William McRaven
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) received a $1 million match gift commitment thanks to a generous contribution from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William McRaven and his wife Georgeann. Admiral McRaven recently received the 2024 Bezos Courage & Civility Award, an award given by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to recognize and support leaders who…
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Your Future Starts Now
Samantha Kothbauer, a cybersecurity graduate and U.S. Navy veteran, shares her journey. After a decade as an IT Specialist in the Navy, she sought a career that would translate her technical skills into the civilian world. “I wanted something translatable on the outside,” Samantha recalls. That’s when she found ECPI University. “I wanted to start…
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Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge
Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge aims to complete 25,000 collective miles in support of the estimated 25,000 Children of our Fallen U.S. Servicemembers. In 2025, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) is challenging participants to help meet their goal of raising $25 per mile by Memorial Day, May 26, 2025! The challenge…
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Saying Thank You By Taking Action
Just last month we celebrated Veterans Day. It’s the day we say a collective “Thank You” to those who have worn our country’s uniform, and a yearly reminder to think of those who have served. It’s not enough. It’s not enough to post on social media once a year to demonstrate to our friends and…
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Families form networks of care in Murfreesboro Fisher House
Roberta Broomer connects with other guests at the Alvin C. York VA Fisher House in Murfreesboro, Tennessee easily. Those friendships have led to memories that are hard to imagine, like speaking at the funeral of a fellow guest’s veteran, accompanying a woman to see her brother for the last time, or sheltering together during storms.…
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Steve Alpert: Honoring the Military through His Art
Steve Alpert transitioned from a career in television production to painting full-time. His first paintings were landscapes offering a feeling of tranquility giving him a sense of freedom which led him to reflect on the gratitude he feels for those fighting for that freedom. Although Alpert never served his country in uniform, he has found…
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Inaugural Military Thriving Change Forum Creates Community Blueprint
Last month on October 23rd, Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, co-hosted the first national Military Thriving Change Forum of its kind. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, brought together senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and created a blueprint that outlined a path forward to improve…
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What to know about transitioning out of the service
Transitioning out of the military to civilian life is a daunting task, with mounds of paperwork, countless decisions to be made and stress from every angle. In many ways service members are defined by not only what they did in the service, but by the people they served with. Transitioning out severs all of those…
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Stress-Free Travel for Solo Parents
Traveling with young children as a solo parent can be daunting, especially for military families who face unique challenges and frequent relocations. Recognizing these struggles, Kids-Friendly Tours offers a solution designed to transform travel from a chore into a cherished adventure. Founded by Simone Atkinson, a military spouse and mother of two toddlers, the company’s…
