“Thank you is great. But mean it, be worth it, and put hands and feet on that and go do something with it,” said Navy veteran Cody Bandars. It’s one […]
Military Service Taught Me the Value of Preparation, Providing Sound Advice and Conveying Confidence Under Pressure
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans – each man and woman that put on a uniform and took the oath of office to support and defend […]
Veterans Day 2020: PEOPLE Honors Heroes Who Find Sweet Ways to Serve Others After Active Duty
These military vets are bringing their love of service to their communities. “People come out and walk with us in memory of a loved one,” says Holley. “But we really started […]
Vistra Donates $50,000 to Organizations Working to Support and Celebrate Veterans
Vistra announced today it is donating $50,000 to several organizations working to support active and veteran military members and to celebrate our nation’s heroes. With more than 400 veterans, guardsmen, and reservists […]
NCA Unveils “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” Campaign
VA’s National Cemetery Administration launched its new “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” campaign. Read more HERE.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, OneStar Foundation Announce 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 37th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Carry The Load received the Service to Veterans […]
Charles Schwab Honors 2020 Local Heroes for Their Work With Veterans, Mental Illness and Financial Literacy
Continuing its long-standing culture of service and commitment to community, Charles Schwab honored three individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping others achieve a brighter future. Schwab created the Local […]
East Dallas Veterans Aim to Log 1 Million Meters at Carry It Anywhere Event
This Veteran’s Day, two East Dallas-based veterans are aiming to raise $10,000 for Carry The Load, a non-profit whose mission is to provide an active way to honor and remember […]
19 years later: North Texans honoring 9/11 victims with acts of service
On this 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, on what is now “Patriot Day” in the United States, service organizations ask that you not only remember but that you […]
BORNE THE BATTLE #210: TONY TEMERARIO – GREEN BERET, 9/11 RESPONDER, AT&T EXECUTIVE, CARRY THE LOAD AMBASSADOR
Borne The Battle is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Podcast. This week’s episode features Army Veteran Tony Temerario, who was also a 9/11 responder and a current AT&T executive […]