Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Helps Celebrate Army Birthday
Army Times reports on the 234th birthday of the Army, with Bill White, President of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, there to celebrate.
New York celebrates Army birthday
Jun 15, 2009
By ARNEWS
Memorial Day
In honor and rememberence of those who have served, many of our Coalition organizations gathered with their communities for a day of mourning and reflection, spoke of the sacrifices of those who have served, gathered with those who have lost their loved ones, or shared their stories with the press of honoring those who are transitioning home from combat.
2nd Annual CIAV Conference Coverage – Experts: Vets Need More Comprehensive Care
“As organizations throughout the U.S. work to help combat veterans, the Coalition for Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans decided to bring them all together so they could share knowledge about what they’re doing and talk about what still needs to be done. CIAV is a clearinghouse of 50 agencies that seek to help veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
The Coming Home Project: Retreat for Families with Deployed Service Members 2009
Retreat for Families with Deployed Service Members – 2009
When: June 25 2009 – June 28 2009
Location: Angela Center
Santa Rosa, California
“When a service member deploys, the whole family deploys with him or her.”
Sesame Workshop’s “Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change” to Air Nationwide on PBS
On April 1, 2009, ”Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change” will air nationwide on PBS. This primetime special, presented by Sesame Workshop and featuring Queen Latifah and John Mayer, tells the stories of service members returning home with injuries—both visible and invisible—and explores the heroic struggles their families face on the path to finding a “new normal.”
With help from Elmo, Rosita and their Sesame Street friends, “Coming Home” gives voice to the children as they play a central role in the family’s adjustment process, and encourages them to be what they are: kids. READ MORE »
