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that the Purple Heart is the oldest active military award in the United States?

The very first Purple Heart, which was called the Badge of Military Merit, was created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War. Only three Soldiers were known to have received it at the time, and it was largely forgotten for the next 150 years.

The current-day Purple Heart was reinstated in 1932 on Washington's 200th birthday to honor his memory and military achievements. It is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.

📷 U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leo Jenkins

As a Retired Soldier, there is a lot of information that you need to know about your military status, benefits, and entitlements.

And the 2023 U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook is a great place to start to find the information you need!

Give it a look or download your copy now at https://soldierforlife.army.mil/Retirement/post-retirement.

✅ National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans ➕
✅ Job Fair at Naval Station Norfolk (in person) ➕
✅ Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair (in person)
- http://bit.ly/RMEventsCal

✅ Virtual Military Spouse Hiring Event ➕
✅ Buckley Space Force Base Career Summit (in person) ➕
✅ Fort Carson Career Summit (in person)
- http://bit.ly/HoHEventsCal

✅ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Virtual Recruiting Event - http://bit.ly/USAJOBSEvents

✅ Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield National & Federal Job Fair (in person) - https://tap31august2023.eventbrite.com

USAJOBS | RecruitMilitary | Hiring Our Heroes | Stewart-Hunter Transition Assistance Program

Clay County Veterans Services announcement

Clay County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Management Facility will operate during normal hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and curbside collection of garbage and recycling will continue as scheduled.
All Clay County public library branches will be closed on Monday, September 4. No materials will be due on that day. Libraries will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m.

VA on pace to house at least 38,000 more homeless Veterans by end of 2023.
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Find out how our VA loan technicians can help you avoid foreclosure and keep your house. https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/trouble-making-payments/

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 💛

New York State Department of Veterans' Services, we're deeply committed to addressing mental health in the veterans community. We've trained tirelessly in the Columbia Protocol, created resources like Worried About A Veteran (https://worriedaboutaveteran.org/), and actively contribute to the Governor's Challenge for Su***de Prevention statewide.

Remember, you're never alone. Help is just a call away at 988, press 1. We're here for veterans and their families, every step of the way. 💪💬 ***dePrevention

September marks the beginning of National Su***de Prevention Month. You are never alone. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support for Veterans in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones. Learn more: www.988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/ 🇺🇸

Military veteran celebrates 106th birthday in Broward Ludwig Savarese, a U.S. military veteran, celebrated his 106th birthday on Friday in Broward County.

#GerofitExercise: Full body home exercise routine This session is a 35-minute full-body exercise routine with exercise physiologist Kenneth Manning and four Veterans from the Department of V...

On this episode of The Road Home podcast, we focus on families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. We discuss how families are more than the stereotypical two income household. Families face numerous challenges in accessing affordable, stable housing and a slight shift in economic circumstances can lead to homelessness. Listen here-> https://bit.ly/3GhGfPy

Attention all veterans and service members! Are you thinking of buying a home, but feeling overwhelmed by the process? We're here to help! The New York State Department of Veterans' Services is proud to partner with HOME at LAST to offer FREE VA Home Loan Counseling.

With a VA loan, you could get a mortgage with better terms, and without making a down payment. And with the help of our HUD-approved housing counselors, you can get all the information and support you need to make the best decisions for you and your family.

So, take advantage of your housing benefits and let us help you navigate the real estate market with ease. Contact HOME at LAST today and let's get started!

https://homeatlast.us/loancounseling/

The Peace Gallery is presenting "Proudly She Served" A Salute to Women Veteran Artists beginning Friday, May 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

If you can't make it opening night, this show runs through October. Be sure to check it out!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We see you and all your hard work. We applaud you today and every day!

Our hearts couldn’t be more full due to the outpouring support from everyone. The decision to cancel the the events for The Courage Campaign was a difficult one, but a necessary one since travel restrictions made the event no longer viable due to Hurricane Nicole. Please be safe and Happy Veteran’s Day 🇺🇸

This Wednesday (11/09), come watch ‘s short film, “The Flag” (followed by a Zoom Q&A with the director and other amazing special guests!) and join us as we celebrate the greatest generation at ‘s NW Campus through films, Q&A’s, panels and more at the Courage Campaign film festival 🇺🇸🎥🎬

A quick look at 3 of the films featured at our Gainesville Veteran Film Festival, The Courage Campaign. Follow & visit the link in bio for more info!

Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed filmmaker/documentarian who has built his brand around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires and heals. Christiansen, a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, explores the impact of trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and how a powerful platform for hope can be built to help trauma survivors begin the vigilant journey of healing. A trauma survivor himself, Christiansen worked through the loss of his home and possessions in the Painted Cave Fire by creating his first film Faces in the Fire 25 years ago. All of his films (Faces in the Fire, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey, Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) have been transformative in the recovery process for thousands of people whose lives have been compromised mentally, spiritually and physically by trauma.

4 days until the start of The Courage Campign!

John Nathan Henderson, nicknamed Big John or Big Hen, is a former football defensive tackle who played ten seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Tennessee and was a two-time consensus All-American.

Richard L. Anderson is an American sound effects editor, best known for “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. He has been nominated twice for sound editing, and received a Special Achievement Academy Award in 1981. He has nearly 140 film credits since his start in 1972.

Amazing women in the Military:

My hero and one of the most profound and inspiring women I’ve had the privilege of personally knowing…

Dra. Antonia C. Novello, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H.

Dr. Antonia Novello was the first woman and the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic to become Surgeon General of the United States in 1990