Written by PACT for Animals Veterans and military families understand well the frenzies and uncertainties of deployment--leaving behind loved ones, including beloved pets. When duty calls, finding a safe place for these furry family members can be a challenge. This is where PACT for Animals steps in. PACT is a nonprofit dedicated to providing
Written by Todd DePastino On March 13, 2023, the Veterans Breakfast Club held a special program in honor of Canine Veterans Day. Three veteran dog handlers shared their stories and talked about the history of working dogs in the military. March 13 marks the anniversary of the creation of the War Dog Program by
Major Patricia "Momma Bear" Justice in the O.R. at FOB Shank, Afghanistan August 7, 2013: Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank, Logar Province in Afghanistan: Patty remembers a “thump” followed by the sensation of a big hand picking up her body and squeezing the breath from her lungs. Hurled
written by SSGT Forrest Purdy, USAFRES SSGT Forrest Purdy, USAFRES, Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan, 2007 GWOT veteran Forrest Purdy wrote us after reading Vietnam Marine Jack Woodard's post on his brief time in Graves Registration. The post, and the conversation with Graves Registration veterans on a recent VBC Happy Hour, reminded Forrest of
written by Briana Hilton (UnSplash) Nestled in the heart of historic Boston, the Old North Church Memorial Garden stands as a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere in the Global War on Terror. Offering visitors a serene sanctuary for healing and reflection, the Memorial Garden
Written by Jack Reid VBC Veteran Jack Reid of Plymouth, Mass., sent us the piece below after taking a recent "Road to Revolution" walking tour in Boston's North End. At the Old North Church, he noticed dog tags hanging on a fence in the back garden. He went back later and took in the
