Growing up in Michigan, Amanda Tallman became accustomed to life on the move. Her father worked for the airlines, and her family traveled frequently. Although many people dream of a life filled with travel, Amanda longed for something different: structure, purpose, and the opportunity to serve. She found all three in the military, where the
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Jonathan Vie went to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Glendale, on Saturday, to find a partner in Project Valor, A Service Dog Companion Program designed to provide more than companionship for veterans facing PTSD or mobility challenges. The Marine spent two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. On his second tour, a helicopter was shot down,
Each year, as our community comes together for the Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix, perhaps one of the most unique parts of the celebration doesn’t come from the floats or marching bands; it comes from the voices of our youth. As part of our mission to connect generations through gratitude and
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Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. This year, there are two levels of distinctive marshals and one of them is in honor of a U-Haul pioneer Hap Carty. Carty, who
Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veteran Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. In addition to the seven chosen Veteran Grand Marshals, we have two Community Grand Marshals, chosen for their service to the armed forces and to the greater
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Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. This year, the seven chosen veterans are inspirations to us all. We are honored to highlight each of their military and personal achievements. In
Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. This year, the seven chosen veterans are inspirations to us all. We are honored to highlight each of their military and personal achievements. Desert
Michael Quezada is Desert Storm Veteran Grand Marshal Read More »
Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. This year, the seven chosen veterans are inspirations to us all. We are honored to highlight each of their military and personal achievements. Cold
Tom Tostenson to lead Phoenix Veterans Day Parade as Cold War Veteran Grand Marshal Read More »
Each year, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade chooses amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County to have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. This year, the seven chosen veterans are inspirations to us all. We are honored to highlight each of their military and personal achievements. Vietnam
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