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Heroes among us: Caryl Buck paved the way for women in the U.S. Navy
Caryl Buck was born in 1951 in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, the second child of a McDonnell Douglas engineer and pipe organist. She was born in an era when the roles for men and women were clearly defined and showed little signs of changing. Caryl would challenge...
Veteran’s profile: When life hands Tony Pullen lemons, he whips up lemon-meringue pie
By the time Tony Pullen celebrated his 18th birthday he was a skilled horseman. He credits his horse management to the summers spent training racehorses on his grandfather’s farm in Rhode Island and later working alongside his cousin on a horse farm in Orange County....
Vietnam vet weathers health challenges, but soldiers on
John Miles survived much more than just a one-year tour of duty as an Army airborne infantryman in the Vietnam War. In the past decade, Miles has survived prostate cancer brought about by wartime exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange, and a pair of...
Hero’s Bridge Announces New Veteran Portrait Project and Traveling Exhibit
This Veteran’s Day, Hero’s Bridge is proud to announce the launch of a new portrait project and traveling exhibit. These portraits will capture the contrasting image of our regional veterans beside their military portraits or branch memorabilia. Portraits will be...
Welcome new Battle Buddy, Andy Winn
Hero’s Bridge is proud to welcome Andy Winn to the Battle Buddy team. Andy and his family recently relocated to Warrenton from Culpeper. He now enjoys the shorter commute to Fairfax where he works as a Deputy Sheriff, as well as being able to spend more time with his...
Hero’s Bridge is proud to support the Secretary of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM In Accordance With Public Law 110-181 SEC.598; the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and "in conducting the commemorative program,...
We’re all family: Hero’s Bridge provides veterans with plenty of support
When Hero’s Bridge received a call from Quantico about a veteran needing help, the nonprofit quickly mobilized. A Vietnam Army veteran was relocating from Woodbridge to Front Royal and, with no family in the area, he needed help moving. The call was received on July...
Capital Caring Announces Partnership with Hero’s Bridge to Support Aging Veterans
Falls Church, VA — Capital Caring is pleased to announce its partnership with Hero’s Bridge, an organization specializing in the needs of veterans age 65 and older. Hero’s Bridge was recognized with the American Red Cross ‘Military Hero’s’ Award in 2019. Read the full...
Hero’s Bridge YouTube Channel
Thank you to Spc. Lauren Knoble US Army and Hero's Bridge volunteer for creating this video!
Hero’s Bridge brings veterans to the farm
During hot summer days, respite can be found beneath the mature tree limbs in George’s Garden where the air still flows. The dappled sunlight falls through the leaves onto the lawn. The chorus of summer insects rings loudly from the fields. Breathe deeply the scent of...
Honoring our Region’s Veterans
In celebration of Independence Day, on July 3 Hero’s Bridge coordinated a pinning ceremony with two of its members at the Rappahannock Senior Center. The veterans were invited to stand and share their service memories with the group. They were given a pin and...
Claims Assistance for Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their family members who desire help obtaining veterans benefits are encouraged to attend a special event in Warrenton on Friday, May 17, 2019.
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