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

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September 26, 2021

Gold Star Mother’s Day: 5 Ways You Can Convey Your Sympathy to the Moms of Our Fallen Heroes

Honor the Mothers of Our Slain Troops on September 26th Although a gold star may be a symbol of excellence, it’s a title that no mother would want to be given. It’s because a Gold Star Mother is the mom of a fallen soldier. The “Gold Star” tradition started during World War II. At that ...
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September 25, 2021

7 Best Cities for Veterans and Their Families to Live

Here Are the Most Livable Cities for Vets with Families For service members who are transitioning back to civilian life, searching for an affordable, vet-friendly place to settle is a top priority. While some cities offer a high quality of life, they’re usually not good options if you’re planning to use your VA home loan ...
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September 24, 2021

How Much Is RV Storage?

Cost Depends on Your Vehicle’s Size and the Kind of Storage You Want The expenses of owning a recreational vehicle don’t end with its purchase. You also have to consider the costs of the vehicle’s maintenance and storage. Many RV owners don’t have enough space in their homes where they can safely secure their vehicles. ...
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September 23, 2021

How Much Is Boat Storage?

Know the Real Costs of Storing Your Boat Boat storage is part of your boat’s maintenance. Unless you want to keep it out in the open, exposed to the elements all year round, spending for storage is a necessity to keep your boat secured and protected. The larger your boat is, the more you’ll have ...
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September 22, 2021

Best Vehicles for New Drivers: 2021 Edition

Get Your Teen an Auto with the Best Value for Money When looking for a car for a first-time driver, you have to consider three factors. The first is the vehicle’s safety features. Since new drivers need to familiarize themselves first with the nuances of driving, the car must rate high in safety tests to ...
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Car's Engine Bay | Veteran Car Donations
September 20, 2021

Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Your Car’s Engine Bay

Know What to Do and What Not to Do Even though most of your attention is probably focused on the exterior of your car, it pays to be also mindful of the parts inside your vehicle. Many of your car’s vital components are found inside your engine bay. Cleaning your engine bay is a great ...
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Warning Signs of Car Trouble to Watch Out For | Veteran Car Donations
September 18, 2021

4 Warning Signs of Car Trouble to Watch Out For

Is Your Car Telling You Something? Whether your vehicle is old or new, you’re likely to experience car trouble sooner or later. Luckily, vehicles have their way of communicating with their owners that something is wrong with them. As a car owner, you need to pay attention to these signs and symptoms so you can ...
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Ways to Best Celebrate the 74th U.S. Air Force Birthday | Veteran Car Donations
September 18, 2021

5 Ways to Best Celebrate the 74th U.S. Air Force Birthday

Pay Tribute to Our Winged Heroes on September 18th On September 18th, 1947, Stuart Symington was sworn in as the first secretary of the United States Air Force (USAF), thus marking the birth of a new branch of the United States Armed Forces.  Earlier that year, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of ...
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September 13, 2021

Best Vehicles for Large Families: 2021 Edition

Opt for a Safe and Comfortable Mode of Travel for Your Family Are you ready to take your family on a road trip this summer? With more families opting to drive instead of commuting or flying to various vacation destinations, getting a reliable auto for your family seems like a good investment.  Having a family ...
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Ways of Honoring Our Heroes on Patriot Day | Veteran Car Donations
September 11, 2021

5 Simple Ways of Honoring Our Heroes on Patriot Day

Remember the Fallen Victims and Heroes of 9/11 on September 11th A most tragic event shook America to its foundation on September 11th, 2001. It was on that day when nearly 3,000 people were killed following the hijacking of four airliners by members of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization. The terrorists deliberately crashed two of the ...
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