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The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is here each and every day with open arms and hearts to welcome anyone grieving a military loss.  

Summary: Of course, there’s a more constructive way to extend the observance of Memorial Day: serving those who served and those they left behind.

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Military families call for reflection on Memorial Day For a number of families, Memorial Day is not a time for celebration, but a time to remember their loved one, who served their country. and last updated 2021-05-28 11:43:49-04 ARLINGTON, Va. — For Robyn Thomson, meeting her husband, Todd, came down to a chance encounter in college. “He loved the Army. It was his passion,” she said. “I met him probably about two weeks after he enlisted and then was with him his entire care...

Friday brought the return of a Memorial Day weekend tradition in Arlington. The Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors, known as TAPS, is welcoming more than 700 military family members back in person for its National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp, after COVID-19 forced the event to go virtual in 2020.

James Jay Carafano Contributing Columnist The more we make Memorial Day about remembering our fallen warriors, the better off we are as Americans. And the day after Memorial Day, there are many steps we as thankful Americans can take to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have so selflessly served us. It’s important to realize that, in every war in our nation’s history — from Bunker Hill to Baghdad — the majority of those who took up arms were volunteers. Sure, there were cons...

Capitals and MSE Foundation Military Auction Raises $49,820 for TAPS Proceeds will be used by Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to care for the families of Americas fallen heroes by Washington Capitals @capitals / WashingtonCaps.com ARLINGTON, VA - The Washington Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Founda...

PORTSMOUTH - We know so many Seacoast folks have missed their library. It’s been frustrating for your local librarians, too. We love our jobs, and the best part is seeing your smiling faces, recommending new book titles, helping you solve a problem or find an answer, hosting thought-provoking conversations or playful story times, and just generally connecting with our communities. The good news is that your local library is in the throes of a spring transformation, like so many of us at this ...

[YOUR PUBLICATION NAME HERE] Business Forum in June. This webcast, hosted by best-selling author Jon Gordon, will broadcast at 12PM Wednesday, June 9. Registration is free. Stephen Cannon, among the Atlanta Business Chronicles 2019 Most Admired CEOs, serves as the chief executive officer of AMB Sports and Entertainment, assuming the day-to-day leadership of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons Football Club, United Soccer Properties and PGA TOUR Superstore. AMBSE serves as a for-profi...

James Hogge WASHINGTON – 80 Members of Congress called for funding to help Veterans with Gulf War Illness. Led by Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), the bipartisan effort in support of a treatment research program targeted at “improved health and lives of Veterans who have Gulf War Illness” comes in the midst of a series of Congressional hearings on military toxic exposures. In a joint letter, the cosigners urged the Defense Appropriations Subco...