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2025 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program has opened its applications for the 2025 class, sponsored by the George W. Bush Institute.

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Traveling with older folks

 Our travel experiences were very successful because they planned ahead to accommodate us “older” folks.

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UPDATE: From military kid to pro football player

Taylor Terry (formerly Dore) was a student at DODEA’s Wiesbaden High School. She now plays pro football and her team, the Cincinnati Cougars, are playing in the National Championships on July 26.

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Finding success in the struggle

After unexpectantly being medically retired, Sergeant (Ret.) Christopher Rodriguez struggled to figure out what to do next. Here is his story.Finding success in the struggle

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One Infantryman’s path from Iraq to Broadway

Minnesota Army National Guard Veteran talks about his unique path from music school to infantry squad leader, and then from underemployment to Broadway investor and Tony Award winner. 

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From Aircraft Mechanic to Fine Furniture Craftsman, One Veteran’s Story 

Marine Corps Veteran Abbie Smith benefitted from her military time to later become an entrepreneur and furniture maker.

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Video: D-Day with Stars and Stripes

This video highlights the role Stars and Stripes reporters played while embedded in troop detachments during the D-Day assault.

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Veteran Voices: Jim Parks on D-Day 

Jim Parks stormed Juno beach with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles at 19-years-old. Read about his interview on Filmperia.

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From saluting to sugaring, a Veteran’s journey to the bakery

Living in Europe inspired Air Force Veteran Michelle Ware to pursue her dream of becoming a sugar artist and bakery owner.

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Airlines Honoring D-Day Veterans

In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, two American airlines will host World War II Veterans on trips to Normandy, France.

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From fighters to paragliders

It took a paragliding course in Austria for this Veteran fighter pilot to finally feel the flow that was left behind when he retired.

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GAVI is hosting a motorcyclist church service

On April 27, the German-American Veterans Initiative (GAVI) is hosting a motorcycle cruise and “blessing of the bikes” church service near Ramstein, Germany.

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Veteran Voices: Bob Beisner in Vietnam

Bob Beisner served as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam. Read about his interview on Filmperia.

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From combat medic to art and alternatives

U.S. Army Veteran Brenda Gorton began her career as a combat medic before delving into art and alternative medicine.

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