by Mari K Eder | Jun 4, 2024 | Newsletters
The morale-boosting ‘donut dollies got their start in the trenches of World War I. Beginning in 1917, women volunteered to deploy with the Salvation Army to the battlefields of France, giving American soldiers a taste of home. . In World War II, they volunteered for... 
by Mari K Eder | May 2, 2024 | Newsletters
In November 2021, I was invited to participate in the American Veterans Center (AVC) Veterans Conference & Honors. This was the 24th annual event, which is comprised of a conference, a youth leadership summit, and a major event to commemorate Veteran’s Day.... 
by Mari K Eder | Jun 7, 2022 | Newsletters
May 14th was the 80th anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The Women’s Army Corps began as an auxiliary unit for the United States Army on May 15th, 1942. It converted to active-duty status on July 15th, 1943. Over 150,000 women served as WACs in... by Mari K Eder | Jan 5, 2021 | Newsletters
The 75th anniversary of the end of WWII events took place this past summer and fall. But submerged in the deadly chaos of 2020 – from wildfires to hurricanes to the devastation of Covid 19, they passed by in a whisper. Celebrations were muted. Remembrance ceremonies...