Amanda Tallman’s story began in 2007 when she enlisted in the Army Military Police Corps. This was when women were barred from combat roles, and she was attached to an infantry unit. Undeterred by the limitations placed upon her, she served as an MK19 gunner and demonstrated exceptional compassion during her deployment by coordinating efforts […]
News Release | For Immediate Release For information contact: Paula Pedene, 480-772-2934; Paula@Pedene.com Phoenix, AZ – When we realize that only one percent of our population currently serves in the military, and only nine percent are military veterans, it can give us room for pause as we think about our freedom. It’s partly why the Phoenix Veterans
Amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County, there are seven who will have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade set for Friday, November 11th, on the streets of Phoenix. The selectees were chosen from a pool of candidates submitted by community members. The winners are: World War
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Honoring America’s Veterans is proud to present the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade in 2021. After a year-long hiatus, the event will be in person this year on the streets of Phoenix on November 11. This year’s Veterans Grand Marshals will represent veterans from World War II to today, including a highly decorated veteran who served
Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade is marching on in 2021! Due to the pandemic, the Parade became an online celebration in 2020. This year, parade organizers plan to return to the streets. One of the highlights of this special event is the selection of the Veteran’s Grand Marshals. Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) now
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Glowing with tributes to our nation’s true heroes, Honoring Americas Veterans will present the 2020 Phoenix Veterans Day Celebration. This year’s theme is “The USA, A Beacon of Liberty.” Due to the worldwide pandemic, the in-person parade will be a Livestream event. Time: Livestreams start at 11 a.m. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Facebook Livestream:
At Honoring America’s Veteran’s, our mission is to help our veterans heal by displaying our gratitude and respect. We do this through recognition events like the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Due to COVID-19, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade for 2020 will move virtual, to meet public safety guidelines.
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“If there’s one thing that’s held true my entire life, it’s that I wanted to stand up for my country. Afghanistan is where I was given the opportunity to do just that,” says 28-year-old Ian Parkinson. He was inspired by his family’s long history of military service: father and uncles, Vietnam-era veterans; grandfathers, World War
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We are thrilled that KTAR News is honoring each 2016 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal during their Profiles in Courage series. In this third installment, click HERE to learn how Operation Enduring Freedom Grand Marshal Jay Darby turned rebellion into a successful military career. We hope you will join us at the 20th Annual
For Jay Darby, a self-proclaimed “rebellious teenager,” the Army represented a chance to straighten his life out. Enlisting at 17, Darby evidently did much more than just that, as the next 33-1/2 years of his life was dedicated to serving his country, earning him numerous awards that included a Bronze Star and a Meritorious Service
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