By John Byrnes, Concerned Veterans for America Foundation Director Nineteen years ago, the world as we knew it changed. Hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, shattering what was a clear, peaceful Tuesday...
This Memorial Day will be different than any other we’ve experienced. Americans can’t gather in our traditional rituals to honor the fallen. There will be smaller barbecues and fewer parades, and many veterans’ cemeteries will be closed to the public. For many...
When we talk about the courage and sacrifice associated with military service, we’re usually focused on the servicemembers themselves. Or maybe we think of military spouses who so bravely keep things together at home. But the often-unsung heroes of service are the...
