Echoes of Valor
This moving tribute honors the 12 remarkable Quantico Marine athletes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, spotlighting their athletic prowess, unwavering courage, and profound impact on those they left behind.
Paws for Patriots
Soldier’s Best Friend provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters, fostering trusting, mutually beneficial, life-saving human-animal relationships.
Beyond the Battlefield
America’s Mighty Warriors honors the sacrifices of our troops, veterans and Gold Star families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.
Legacies Of Valor
Veterans Heritage Project is celebrating its 20th anniversary of building a better America while simultaneously preserving legacies of sacrifice, service, duty and loyalty.
Finding Your Land Legs
Having served in the United States Coast Guard for 27 years, retired Chief Warrant Officer Michael Tapp this fall will deliver the keynote address during Anthem’s 12th annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
A Hero’s Mom
Following the death of her son, Margy Bons founded Military Assistance Mission — a nonprofit organization that provides financial and moral aid to struggling Arizona military and their families.
Stories & Service
Literacy and returning the magic of imagination to children in an over-digitized world are extremely important to Sam Baker. His own creativity and adventurous spirit propelled him to serve his country during WWII and beyond.
Wreaths of Remembrance
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Wreaths Across America will host its annual ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix — where thousands of holiday wreaths will be laid on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Patriotic Performances
This month, as we pay tribute to our nation’s veterans, bands, choirs and orchestras across the Valley will perform concerts consisting of some of the songs that help us express the pride and gratitude that words alone could never completely convey.
Patriotism, Gratitude and Connection
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amber Cargile has a long history of volunteer service with the Anthem Veterans Memorial, serving as protocol advisor during its inaugural Veterans Day ceremony in 2011 and assisting with script research as well as ensuring the flawless lead-up to its 11:11 a.m. solar spotlight ever since.