Memorial finds home in Florence

FLORENCE — A new memorial will honor the latest generation of military heroes.
The “War on Terror Board” has a new home in the Florence Government Center.
A joint project between the Northern Kentucky Blue Star Mothers and the U.S. Marine Riders Association, the War on Terror Board honors the 107 servicemen and women from Kentucky who’ve lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan during the War on Terror.

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Homecoming for heroes - Branson

Beginning Monday, thousands of veterans, active duty-personnel and their families are expected to be in the Tri-Lakes Area as Branson celebrates Veterans Homecoming, what is considered by organizers to be the largest veterans celebration in the nation.
The homecoming, which runs annually from Nov. 5-11, includes reunions, luncheons, free shows, a gala, the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, big band dancing and the 79th Annual Veterans Day Parade.


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Plan now for Big Band concert

ALAMOSA � The San Luis Valley Big Band is calling all veterans, Armed Forces men and women, families, and all patriotic Americans to attend a spectacular evening of music honoring and celebrating our military service groups who have served or who are serving the United States.

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Blue Star Mothers to be packing holiday gift boxes for troops

Blue Star Mothers to be packing holiday gift boxes for troops - The Courier-Leader & Paw Paw Flashes : Paw Paw News: PAW PAW - A collection drive kickoff for the Blue Star Mothers of Southwest Michigan was a “rousing success,” according to a Blue Star Mothers…

Walking in the Boots of Serviceman

HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) - Blue Star Mothers of Alabama gathered at Veterans Park in Hoover November 3rd to show support for their sons and daughters serving in the armed forces by walking in their boots.  


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Honoring Veterans throught the Blue Star Memorial

FRONT ROYAL, VA - In honor of the veterans that served in the armed forces during World War II, a Blue Star Marker was placed on the campus of Randolph-Macon Academy.

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Dinner, raffle to aid Blue Star Mothers - SandSpringsLeader.com: News

 PAUL WALDSCHMIDT/LEADER Denise Patterson, on behalf of the Sand Springs Elks Lodge, presents Sand Springs Blue Star Mothers Chapter President Patsy Varnell with a $300 check to help support the shipping of Freedom Boxes overseas to military personnel. The chapter also has fundraising dinner and raffle at the Boomarang Restaurant set for Sunday, Nov. 11.

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A tribute to veterans - UMass Medical School - Worcester

Members of the military from the UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care communities and their friends will have an opportunity to meet and mingle at a pre-Veterans Day observation. The UMass Memorial Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a tribute to veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Knowles Hall, Memorial Campus.

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Flag raising honors veterans

Flag raising honors veterans

Worcester State University will mark Veterans Day, Nov. 8, by raising a flag that was flown by members of the 181st Battalion, Army National Guard in Afghanistan. The Worcester-based battalion received the flag from state Sen. Stephen Brewer and after flying it in Afghanistan, battalion members who were also Worcester State students donated the flag to the university.

The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the flagpole between the Shaughnessy Administration Building and Chandler Street. A reception in the rotunda for Blue Star Mothers will follow.

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Blue Star moms offer many ways to help troops during the holidays

Canandaigua, N.Y. —

With the holiday season approaching, a local organization that supports veterans, military personnel and their families reminds people of the many ways they can show their support.

Blue Star moms offer many ways to help troops during the holidays

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 ALBUQUERQUE (KASA) - The Rio Grande Valley chapter of the Blue Star Moms are preparing to pack up hundreds of holiday care packages filled with the flavors of home to send to troops serving overseas. The moms still need donations. Chapter President Kathy Frazier joins Nikki and Kristen with the details.

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