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 Bill Holloman, one of the original "Tuskegee Airmen", borrowed flying gear to pose for photos in front of a P-47 at the Pendleton air show. Photo courtesy of Northwest Historical Association. (Click image to enlarge) |
Editor's note: William Holloman, a former Veterans Advantage member, provided an exclusive interview in 2005 about his memories of service with the Tuskegee Airman, and the famed "Red Tails" fighter group, the subject of the new movie by the same name. Sadly, Holloman died in 2010 at the age of 85, and we choose to remember him again here all this February, African American History Month, by repeating our feature story today.
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 Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and president of Give an Hour™ |
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The Robin Hood Foundation hosted an important event called the Veterans Summit on May 7 in New York City. While there have been many regional conferences, summits, and gatherings focused on the issues that affect service personnel and military families over the last decade, this one was unique in several important ways. First, rather than inviting a series of speakers to share their perspectives or present their PowerPoint-anchored programs or research, Robin Hood offered a collection of panels comprised of thought leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders on a range of critical topics of interest. The panelists were invited to engage in a conversation by an impressive array of knowledgeable and compassionate moderators including Tom Brokaw, Katie Couric, Willie Geist, Brian Williams, and Gayle King.
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 Paula Creamer, her hands not leaving the championship trophy, receives congratulatory kisses from parents Paul and Karen after capturing her first major.(click image to enlarge) (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) |
Pro golfer Paula Creamer has made pink her signature color like Tiger Woods has done with the color red in the men's game. But the comparisons end there. She is the daughter of a Navy flying vet, and has put an infectiously joyous demeanor on the fiercely competitive game of golf.
A winner of 11 professional tournaments, including one US Open major, by the age of 25, she has delivered under the demanding "win early" standards of women's golf. She's also developed a reputation for stellar team play, building a winning record in three Solheim Cups, the women's equivalent of the heavily patriotic Ryder Cup.
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 Bill Nelson,Chairman and CEO of HBO |
“It is our obligation to help those who have put themselves in harm’s way,” says Bill Nelson, Chairman and CEO of HBO, in an exclusive interview with Veterans Advantage.
A Vietnam Combat Veteran, Nelson is committed to honoring military service. His dedication can be seen through both his personal practices and HBO’s ongoing effort to educate viewers on the service and sacrifice millions of young Americans have made and continue to make for our country.
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Raised in New York City, Nelson spent his childhood playing stickball with pals and idolizing the Yankee greats of the 1950s. It was a good place to grow up. He and his friends abruptly entered adulthood when they landed in a world 10,000 miles away: the jungles of Vietnam.
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Veterans Advantage Encourages You to Attend Give an Hour’s Inaugural Gala
If you expect to be in the Washington, DC area this coming May 23, you can attend the Inaugural Gala for our loyal charitable partner, Give an Hour. Founded by a good friend of our company, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, this 501c3 is deploying complimentary mental health services to those who served their country and their families. You can even sponsor a ticket for a veteran or Active Duty service member. READ MORE.
