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July 4th – Looking Back and Forward
By July 4, 1776, the Revolutionary War was already on for fourteen and a half months (April 19, 1775). It would be another seven years, plus, before the British formally surrendered on September 3, 17...
Remembering D-Day
June 6th, 1944, over eighty years ago. It’s a number that, at first, seems impossible. This is one of those dates in the military community that always seems to have just happened. We have it that tig...
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National Pizza Month celebrates pizza’s popularity and its cultural and culinary significance. The idea was first suggested in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today Magazine. He intended to praise the pizza business and show some love to the millions of people nationwide who enjoy it every year. The suggestion is that pizza lovers explore new flavors and appreciate the craftsmanship ...
To Pumpkin or Not to Pumpkin: Your Fall Recipe Guide
Fall is upon us, and that means cooler temperatures, fall foliage, a new season of The Great British Bake Off, and lots and lots of pumpkins. That also means it’s baking season! If you’re anything like me, you scour every source you can to find fun and new pumpkin recipes. Apple cider donuts? Yes, please. Cinnamon rolls? I’ll take two. Coffee cake? You had me at struesel. This is the time of year ...
VA DIC Benefits in 2026: Who Qualifies, Monthly Payments & How to Apply
When most military families hear about VA survivor benefits, they think about life insurance or a one-time death gratuity. That makes sense, but it overlooks an important benefit: a monthly, tax-free payment that some surviving spouses and family members may receive for years, and potentially for life.It's called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and for an eligible family, it can make ...
