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THE FIREWATCH SIX PACK

SPECIAL EDITION! THE FIREWATCH SIX PACK Team FireWatch is in the field every day meeting incredible visionaries who lead impactful missions in the veteran and first responder communities. In this special edition of The FireWatch Six Pack, we share six organizations who deserve your support. In honor of #GivingTuesday, we

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Does the Flag Still Stand for Freedom?

By: Josh Porthouse Do people still “thank their lucky stars to be living here today”? Definitely, at least, I think so. Don’t they? Our Labels Lee Greenwood said “they” can’t take away that the flag still stands for freedom. It’s strange to think that it only took forty years for

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VA Disability Claims

The process of managing disability claims can be intricate and challenging. It is not uncommon for veterans to overlook key details. This was evident in my initial 10% designation. Many years later, with guidance from an experienced former VA employee, my rating escalated to 80%; however, this was after a

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Why Can’t I Pet Your Dog?

K9 CORNER By Mary Peter When teaching veterans how to train the K9 that becomes his or her service dog, veterans must ensure that, when in public places their dog is wearing its vest at all times. It is especially important for the veteran and the K9 so that service

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Green Beans

This story is about Green Beans, a veteran, his family, and a dog, or dogs, to be more precise. But the story starts in the desert warzone of Iraq with Soldier Sean Brown. Sean joined the U.S. Army in 2006 and served in the Intelligence and Quartermaster Corps. Sean had

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GUIDE DOGS IN TRAINING: WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

There is nothing as cute as a Labrador puppy.  Their soulful eyes and soft ebony or yellow-gold coats make them irresistible to dog lovers. It is a great challenge to obey the “Do Not Pet!” on the guide-dog-in-training vest. But these precious pups are preparing for their future careers and

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Fireworks!

“Ooh, there’s gonna be fireworks (Fireworks!) On the Fourth of July (red, white, and blue!) Red, white, and blue fireworks. Like diamonds in the sky.”   School House Rock Season 3, Episode 8, Fireworks! aired on July 3, 1976, and is a true American classic. With a catchy tune and

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Firearms in America

America’s Birthday is upon us and hands down, this is my favorite Holiday. As we enter into our 248th year as a nation, I cannot think of a better topic than firearms. First, it was a bunch of patriots that used guns to break ties with the British and establish

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Women and Guns

The Meaning of Women’s Veterans Day June 12 marks the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. Having served for many years in the Army, I can attest to the great and profound impact women in our armed forces have had. Women Warriors have overcome much over

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The History of Krav Maga

Krav Maga is made to be simple. Any sound tactical system with a worthy goal, such as self-defense, should be. In a threatening situation, a person needs as few tactics as possible to protect themselves and evade danger, which are the goals of the Krav Maga practice. Krav Maga’s history

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