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Lockheed Martin Renews Lead Sponsorship for 2027 National Memorial Day Concert

Lockheed Martin Renews Lead Sponsorship for 2027 National Memorial Day Concert

Capital Concerts has announced that Lockheed Martin will return as the lead corporate sponsor for the 2027 National Memorial Day Concert. This annual event, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, honors military personnel who have died in service to the nation. The concert is scheduled to air live on Sunday, May 30, 2027, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. E.T. on public television stations nationwide and will also be streamed on YouTube and www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert. Robert Head, Senior Vice President of Lockheed Martin Government Affairs, expressed the company's pride in supporting this tradition, emphasizing the inspiration drawn from the commitment and sacrifice of armed forces members. Michael Colbert, President and Executive Producer of Capital Concerts, highlighted the importance of ensuring the stories of veterans, service members, military families, and those who died for freedom are never forgotten.

Cracker Barrel Offers Free Sunrise Pancake Special to Veterans on November 11, 2026

Cracker Barrel Offers Free Sunrise Pancake Special to Veterans on November 11, 2026

Cracker Barrel Offers Free Sunrise Pancake Special to Veterans on November 11, 2026

GE Aerospace Donates Over $1 Million to Support U.S. and U.K. Veteran Causes

GE Aerospace Donates Over $1 Million to Support U.S. and U.K. Veteran Causes

GE Aerospace has announced donations exceeding $1 million to various organizations in the U.S. and U.K. in observance of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. These contributions are aimed at supporting military service members and veterans. The donations coincide with volunteer efforts by GE Aerospace employees across the United States. Key recipients include the Fisher House Foundation, which received $250,000 to provide lodging for U.S. military and veteran families receiving medical care. Other U.S. beneficiaries include the United Service Organizations (USO) with $100,000 for well-being programs, Habitat P.L.U.S. with $75,000 for housing for veterans with psychiatric disabilities in Boston, and Tiny Homes for Humanity with $50,000 for housing solutions in Cincinnati. U.K. organizations, Forces Employment Charity and SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, also received $100,000 each for employment training and financial/emotional support, respectively. These donations build upon previous efforts, including suppo...

Meritage Homes Donates Mortgage-Free Home to Navy Veteran in Mississippi

Meritage Homes Donates Mortgage-Free Home to Navy Veteran in Mississippi

Meritage Homes, in partnership with the national military nonprofit Operation Homefront, is donating a brand-new, mortgage-free home to Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Maggie Coleman, a Navy veteran, in Gulfport, Mississippi. This donation marks the 23rd home Meritage Homes has provided through Operation Homefront's Permanent Homes for Veterans program. Ms. Coleman, a mother of two, served 13 years in the Navy, including deployments to Italy and Kuwait. The new home is a 2,000-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, located in Meritage's Hidden Trails community. The key ceremony for Ms. Coleman and her family is scheduled for Veterans Day, November 11. This initiative aims to provide stable housing for military families who have served the nation.

Chicago Bulls and BMO Partner to Support Military Families in Chicago with Basketball and Financial Resources

Chicago Bulls and BMO Partner to Support Military Families in Chicago with Basketball and Financial Resources

The Chicago Bulls and BMO have teamed up with local nonprofits Blue Star Families Chicagoland and Kids Rank to provide basketball and financial resources to military-connected families in Chicago. This initiative, part of their ongoing commitment to U.S. veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, involved a community basketball clinic held at North Chicago Community High School. Forty families participated in drills and stations led by Bulls Youth Hoops coaches, focusing on teamwork and skill development. BMO representatives also offered financial wellness resources to the families. This partnership aims to foster connection and integrate military families into the Chicago community, with the Bulls having consistently supported Kids Rank since 2020. The event precedes the team's annual Veterans Day Game, presented by BMO, where families from the clinic will participate in a halftime scrimmage at the United Center.

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' Initiative to Honor Veterans

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' Initiative to Honor Veterans

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' Initiative to Honor Veterans

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' to Honor Veterans with Custom Art Installations

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' to Honor Veterans with Custom Art Installations

Cracker Barrel Launches 'Rockers Across America' to Honor Veterans with Custom Art Installations

Tom Hanks' Coffee Brand, Hanks For Our Troops, Launches Nationwide Veterans Day Campaign

Hanks For Our Troops, a coffee company founded by Tom Hanks, has announced its nationwide "(T)HANKS" campaign for Veterans Day 2026. The initiative aims to honor and support the military community through various efforts. Central to the campaign is a new video narrated by Tom Hanks, which highlights the work of Marine Corps Sergeant Alejandro Castillo, an Iraq combat Veteran who founded the Boots On The Ground Alliance. The campaign also recognizes Matthew Burns as the 2026 Challenge Coin design winner. Hanks For Our Troops operates as a purpose-driven brand, donating 100% of its net profits to established charitable organizations that support active-duty service members, Veterans, and military families. These beneficiaries include The Headstrong Project, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Hire Heroes USA, and Student Veterans of America. The campaign also encourages customer donations through Round It Up America, allowing patrons to round up purchases or contribute fixed amounts at checkout.

Cracker Barrel Faces Backlash Over Modernization Efforts, Highlighting Consumer Preference for Nostalgia

Cracker Barrel Faces Backlash Over Modernization Efforts, Highlighting Consumer Preference for Nostalgia

Cracker Barrel Faces Backlash Over Modernization Efforts, Highlighting Consumer Preference for Nostalgia

Documentary Featuring Tim Allen on Gary Sinise's Veteran Support Efforts Lands Digital Distribution

Documentary Featuring Tim Allen on Gary Sinise's Veteran Support Efforts Lands Digital Distribution

A new documentary titled 'The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan,' which chronicles actor Gary Sinise's decades-long commitment to assisting injured U.S. veterans and Gold Star families, is set for digital streaming and DVD release this week. The film, directed by Steve Mitchell Beebe, also explores how Sinise copes with the recent death of his son, McCanna 'Mac' Sinise. The documentary features interviews with various individuals, including actor Tim Allen, former Tonight Show host Jay Leno, auto designer Chip Foose, and actors Joe Mantegna and Mykelti Williamson. Freestyle Digital Media, a division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired the distribution rights for the film. The documentary highlights the work of the Gary Sinise Foundation, established in 2011, which has raised an estimated $400 million for veterans and first responder causes.

Peloton Launches Charity Nominations for Bike+ Pro Donations to Nonprofits

Peloton Launches Charity Nominations for Bike+ Pro Donations to Nonprofits

Peloton Launches Charity Nominations for Bike+ Pro Donations to Nonprofits

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Featured Among Popular Copycat Restaurant Dinners

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Featured Among Popular Copycat Restaurant Dinners

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Featured Among Popular Copycat Restaurant Dinners