Disneyland Honors 101-Year-Old Medal of Honor Recipient Royce Williams
Disneyland Resort honors 101-year-old retired Navy Captain E. Royce Williams, oldest living Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, with special ceremonies and recognition.
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort Offers Free Admission for Heroes This November
This November, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is honoring the dedication and bravery of the nation’s heroes—first responders, active military members, and veterans—with free park admission throughout the month as a heartfelt gesture of thanks. This limited-time offer is available from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, allowing these service members to enjoy a memorable day with their … Read more
EPCOT Honors America’s Veterans with ‘Portraits of Courage’ Exhibit
EPCOT’s latest exhibit, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” offers veterans and visitors alike a deeply moving experience. Unveiled in the American Heritage Gallery, this powerful collection features over 60 full-color portraits painted by former President George W. Bush. Each portrait captures the likeness of service members and veterans who have served … Read more
Building Homes for Heroes- One Veteran at a Time
Building Homes for Heroes honors our nation’s veterans, one home at a time. Inspired by his love of country and by his own father’s service, Master Sergeant (MSG) George Vera joined the Army in the 1990s. Twenty years later, in August 2015, Vera was attached to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan during his … Read more
Local Veterans Lend A Helping Hand
One of those individuals is Johnnie Swigart who spends up to 46 hours a week transporting veterans to and from medical appointments in a van provided by the Disabled American Veterans organization.
Goodwill Launches Operation GoodJobs
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently launched a new program called Operation GoodJobs with the goal of serving the needs of homeless military veterans. With a grant of about $128,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor, Goodwill Industries has set a goal of training and matching 120 veterans with suitable jobs at Goodwill or other … Read more