The Courage Campaign

09/03/2023

09/01/2023

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

09/01/2023

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.

09/01/2023

✅ 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

09/01/2023

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.

09/01/2023

VA on pace to house at least 38,000 more homeless Veterans by end of 2023.
https://bddy.me/3OXapLs

09/01/2023

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/

09/01/2023

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

09/01/2023

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/ 🇺🇸

06/21/2023

05/15/2023

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