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Looking for a great way to show Deployed Military Members & Veterans in VA Hospitals some LOVE this Valentine's Day? Join Soldiers' Angels Valentines for Veterans Initiative, a wonderful way to show Military & Veterans that we are thinking of them. There is nothing better than knowing that someone is thinking of you and a beautiful handmade or store-bought card is the perfect way to show your appreciation. Get the entire family involved in this wonderful mission. Help share the love with deployed service members and veteran patients at VA by sending Valentine’s Day cards + $1 per card to our ... read more

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. Whether you go over the top or just like to do something small we have some of our favorites that your spouse or significant other is sure to love. Not only are these some great gift ideas but they all offer either specials or military discounts which will help you save at the bank too! A win-win! Women if you are reading this tag your man or share this post, it's a great way to drop the hint :) (1) ProFlowers Guys, you can't go wrong with flowers. I mean, what woman doesn't love a bouquet of flowers. Find... read more

If you have not experienced iFLY, I highly recommend putting it on your bucket list. I've always wondered what it would feel like to jump from an airplane free falling from thousands of miles up in the air. But, that little thing called fear of heights has always gotten in my way. That is what was so wonderful about my iFLY experience. I was able to get that free falling feeling without the fear of heights getting in my way. It was exhilarating. The other great benefit about iFLY is just about anyone can do it, any age. When our family went to our local iFLYVirginia Beach location for the fir... read more

Updated 2020 Career & Educational Support The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) MSCCN is a is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that focuses onEmployment readiness training programs, Job placement solutions, and No-cost services to all military-affiliated spouses, retired military spouses and caregivers to war wounded heroes. MSCCN provides personalized service to military spouses pursuing meaningful career opportunities. Theirservices also include resume review, professional development courses, mock interviews, and connections to employers. Learn more about MSCCN eMentor ... read more

DALLAS – It’s been more than 65 years since Arnold Reichenthal, a 92-year-old disabled Veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, has shopped with his military exchanges. This all changes Jan. 1, when he and 4.1 million Americans are welcomed home with in-store shopping privileges. The new privilege for Reichenthal and his fellow service-connected disabled Veterans was specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2019. “I earned this,” Reichenthal said. “And, we have the P... read more