The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. representative attended the “With Humility and Thanksgiving, We Remember… In Dedication to Our Fallen Comrades – Men and Women Who Served” the Veteran Memorial Services held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home – Washington (AFRH-W) at 3700 North Capitol, Street, NW, Washington, […]
Veteran Stories
Christopher Brown-Hayes (UK) efforts to honor his rescued German Shepherd.
Name: christopher Hayes-Brown Email: chrishayesbrown@btinternet.com Message: Hi my name is Christopher from the United Kingdom. Just to let you know my grandfather Arthur Cook fought in the first world war, under age when he joined, I have just now become an author and have a published by Austin Macauley offices in New York London […]
“He Kept the Faith and Finished His Race”
Ernest Andrus Continues to Stride The featured title is an extract from the book of 2 Timothy 4:7 from the great Apostle Paul, who despite setbacks, imprisonment, shipwreck, and other obstacles he faced in life, his commitment and strength beyond his natural abilities were his testimony. During his lifetime, the Apostle Paul achieved accomplishments that […]
Veterans Tackle Puzzles at the Armed Forces Retirement Home
SFC Mary Johnson, U.S. Army (Ret.), entered the U.S. Army on March 31, 1958, and retired on April 30, 1978, as an Administrative Clerk at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. She moved to Washington, D.C., in 1978 and later became a resident at the Armed Forces Retirement Home–Washington (AFRH). During the 1950s SFC Johnson’s military service sent […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Veteran Overcomes PTSD
Recently, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) was approached by an American Veteran who had a testimony to share and was gracious enough to allow us to share it with you. I am a Veteran with PTSD and other disabilities. This is the first time telling my story. The military retired me in […]
Updates from the Veterans History Project (VHP): Making a Difference: Insights from a VHP Interviewee
Making a Difference: Insights from a VHP Interviewee http://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2016/09/making-a-difference-part-three-insights-from-a-vhp-interviewee/?loclr=eavhp As multi-ton aircraft crashed down on the flight deck, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Heather ensured that they were ready and rearmed for their next mission. In this third installment of VHP’s “Making a Difference” blog series, a focus on women veterans continues through a guest post […]
This December A Gift of Thanksgiving
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. provided a much-needed gift of respite to a St. Louis Veteran couple, and below is their heartfelt message of thanksgiving. To all of our NAAV friends, family, and supporters, we would like to thank you for your continued generosity toward this organization and wish you and your families […]
Making a Difference: Insights from a VHP Interviewee
Making a Difference: Insights from a VHP Interviewee As multi-ton aircraft crashed down on the flight deck, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Heather ensured that they were ready and rearmed for their next mission. In this third installment of VHP’s “Making a Difference” blog series, a focus on women veterans continues through a guest post written […]
Ira Hayes: O’odham USMC Airborne Warrior
During the month of May 2016, (National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) the HUDVAG will remember and recognize our Military history, as well as those women and men, and their families, who made the ultimate sacrifice for this grateful nation and our freedom and liberties which we all enjoy. Today we recognize, and remember, Ira Hayes, […]