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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

How You Can Detect Problems in Your Brakes | Veteran Car Donations
October 29, 2021

6 Warning Signs of Brake Problems

How You Can Detect Problems in Your Brakes Since brake parts have specific lifespans, servicing them regularly is a big must for preventing premature brake failure. Brake problems may be rare, but when you fail to catch signs of these as early as possible, there’s no doubt that your car will encounter major issues sooner ...
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NMCRS Helps the Navy-Marine Corps Community | Veteran Car Donations
October 27, 2021

5 Meaningful Ways of Honoring Our Sailors on October 27th — Navy Day

Show Your Appreciation to Members of Our Navy for Their Invaluable Service October is a special month for the men and women of the U.S. Navy. First, it’s the Navy’s birthday on the 13th. Then on the 27th, it’s Navy Day. It’s a day dedicated to honoring everyone who represents our military’s naval branch. Our ...
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US Navy on Duty | Veteran Car Donations
October 26, 2021

October 26th — National Day of the Deployed: Simple Ways to Touch the Hearts of Our Overseas Troops

It’s Time to Honor Our Service Members Deployed Abroad Thousands of our troops are deployed overseas as the United States maintains the largest active troop presence abroad of any country in the world. While protecting our country’s interests abroad and defending the free world are such rewarding experiences that our troops will forever be proud ...
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Woman Looking Outside the Window | Veteran Car Donations
October 25, 2021

Top 3 Issues Facing Today’s Female Veterans

More Women Vets, More Gender-Specific Issues Once a predominantly male-centered organization, the United States Armed Forces are now seeing an ever-increasing number of women enlisting, becoming officers, spearheading operations, and even taking up senior leadership positions. This has also led to the ever-increasing number of women veterans. As of 2018, 1.7 million or 9% of ...
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Veteran Carries Dog While Walking | Veteran Car Donations
October 21, 2021

October 21st — National Pets for Veterans Day: How Pets Can Make Life Better for Veterans

Companionship Benefits Both Vets and Service Animals October 21st is a special day for veterans needing animal companionship. It’s National Pets for Veterans Day — an opportune time to pair shelter animals in need of forever homes with former service members in need of loving and loyal animal companions. It’s also a time to spread ...
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Close up on Hyundai Steering Wheel | Veteran Car Donations
October 15, 2021

6 Most Reliable Cars in the U.S.

You Can Put Your Trust in These Vehicles Buying a new car can be really exciting, but it can also be stressful. Imagine getting one that, unbeknownst to you, is prone to mechanical problems that can keep you off the road for weeks and cost you big bucks to get them fixed. That’s a decision ...
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The US NAVY INSIGNIA | Veteran Car Donations
October 13, 2021

U.S. Navy’s Birthday: These Lesser-Known Facts About Our Navy Might Surprise You

Our Navy Turns 246 on October 13th! Would you believe that it’s going to be 246 years since the United States Navy was born? The world’s most powerful naval force will be celebrating its birthday on the 13th of October. When it was first introduced to the world on October 13, 1775, at the height ...
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Female US Soldier | Veteran Car Donations
October 12, 2021

Top 3 Ways You Can Help Female U.S. Veterans

Show Our Retired Female Warriors They’ve Not Been Forgotten When active conscription or drafting ended in 1973, women represented just 2% of enlisted personnel in the U.S. armed forces and 8% of the officer corps. With the latest available data from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, the number has risen to 16% of ...
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A Man in Blue Suit Checking a Car | Veteran Car Donations
October 8, 2021

8 Common Car Noises and What They Could Mean

Worried About Those Odd Noises Your Car Makes? One fine day while you’re driving your way to work, you hear an unfamiliar noise coming from your car as you accelerate. You turn your music off and continue driving. But the noise won’t go away and you have no idea what’s causing it. Learning to identify ...
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October 7, 2021

5 Hobbies to Help Veterans Fight Stress and Anxiety

Manage Your Negative Feelings with These Activities While stress and anxiety may be uncomfortable to deal with, they’re a normal part of being human. These feelings prepare and condition your mind and body as you face challenging situations. Unfortunately, our experiences can lead us to develop certain triggers that let these feelings go off even ...
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