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Five facts about the Purple Heart

August 4, 2022

| By Teresa Verity

| Tags: military, military decorations, Purple Heart, Purple Heart Day, Veterans

Purple Heart Day, observed on August 7, is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. We here at Homes For Our Troops believe any day is a good day to say “Thank You” to …

Basic guidelines for U.S. Flag Etiquette

June 30, 2022

| By Teresa Verity

Categories: Blog, Home, Uncategorized

| Tags: American flag, patriotism, U.S. flag etiquette

Independence Day is a prime time for Americans to show their patriotic spirit by displaying the U.S. flag on their porches and in front of their homes. Before you start hanging up the red, white, and blue, it is a good idea to brush up on some flag etiquette and codes. Here are few …

Top PTSD Resources for Military Veterans

June 23, 2022

| By Teresa Verity

Categories: Blog, Home, Uncategorized

| Tags: PTSD Awareness Day, PTSD support, Veteran help

In light of PTSD Awareness Day on June 27, we at Homes For Our Troops want all Veterans to know there is no shame in reaching out for help. The HFOT staff is always available to Veterans if they need assistance, information on resources, or even just to talk. There are many organizations …

What you give to HFOT dads

June 15, 2022

| By Teresa Verity

Categories: Blog, Home, Uncategorized

An accessible living environment plays an especially crucial role for severely injured Veterans who are fathers. Receiving a specially adapted custom home from Homes For Our Troops enables them to care for their children without barriers in a safe environment. Homes For Our Troops recipient Army Specialist Brett Bondurant can tend to his newborn son …

78th D-Day Anniversary: A reflection on Omaha Beach

June 2, 2022

| By Bill Seymour

Categories: Blog, Home, Uncategorized

Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, sent the following message to all D-day combatants on 6 June 1944: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope …

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