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The Service™ is the WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Community blog for those who serve, those who care, and those who want to connect to all things military
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Scott's View: Keeping the Dream Alive: MLK Day and the Veteran Community
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 is this coming Monday, January 20. “MLK Day” is more than just a day off. It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewed commitment to the ideals that shaped a nation. While we celebrate the progress made in the fight for racial equality, it's crucial to remember that the journey is far from over. Dr. King's message of love, unity, and nonviolence continues to resonate deeply, especially within the veteran community.
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VetFamily: Blake Lively
Popular actress Blake Lively is best known for her TV and film roles in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Gossip Girl.” While it’s widely known that she comes from a Hollywood family, she also has ties to the military. Her father, Ernie Lively, served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam before shifting to acting and coaching.
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Cover Story: 2025 New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh year, many of us are eager to set new goals and embrace new experiences. WeSalute is here to help you make the most of 2025, with this buyer’s guide to exclusive perks and benefits to enhance your lifestyle.
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Scott's View: New Year's Resolutions for Veterans: Maximizing WeSalute Benefits in 2025
It's a new year, and that means new resolutions! Whether you're aiming to save more, travel further, or prioritize your health, WeSalute has been here to help you achieve your goals for over two decades. And we're still here for you today!
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Cover Story: Top Military & Veteran Travel Ideas for the 2024 Holidays
The rush is on: Millions of Americans nationwide are preparing their holiday travel. So, for those that are in need of some last minute inspiration, we proudly present the four best ways to enjoy the holidays and this winter season.
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Scott’s View: Happy Holidays 2024 from WeSalute
We send our warmest Christmas and holiday wishes to you and your family. We hope you’re having a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
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Cover Story: With the Death of John Kinsel Sr., Only Two Navajo Code Talkers of World War II Are Still Alive
John Kinsel Sr., one of last remaining Navajo Code Talkers from World War II, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 at the age of 107. His life embodied the importance of the Navajo Code Talkers in U.S. military history. They transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe's native Diné bizaad language in a code that Japanese cryptologists were unable to break.
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Scott's View: A Salute to the Navajo Code Talkers: Honoring a Legacy
This Thanksgiving Day Weekend, we remember and honor the incredible legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. These brave men, who used their native language to create an unbreakable code during World War II, played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Allied forces.
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Scott’s View: The Spirit of Veterans Day Was Alive in 2024 With Heroes Meet Heroes
For the past thirteen years, Veterans Advantage (now WeSalute) has proudly hosted events to honor U.S. active-duty military, veterans, and their families in recognition of Veterans Day. This year is no different.
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Cover Story: Heroes Meet Heroes 2024
On November 7, WeSalute held its fifth streaming of the “Heroes Meet Heroes” event, where military heroes meet Olympic heroes. Moderated by WeSalute co-founder and Chairman Scott Higgins, the annual conversation was started 12 years ago by WeSalute CEO Lin Higgins. It celebrates both the military and sports successes and similarities across two panel discussions. This year’s session was dedicated to Captain Paul “Bud” Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and longtime member of the WeSalute Advisory Board who passed away this year at the age of 80.
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CelebVet: Dick Van Dyke
“I'm looking for work if anybody has," joked 98-year old comedian and entertainer Dick Van Dyke recently. Best known for his iconic roles in television shows and films like “Mary Poppins,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” the actor also served in World War II like most of his generation.
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Scott’s View: Looking Forward to November and Veterans Day 2024
It's hard to believe November is now upon us! As many of you know, this month holds special significance for our WeSalute members, National Military & Veteran Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on November 11th. We're excited to dedicate the entire month to honoring those who have served our country.
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Scott’s View: Recognizing the 249 Years of Valor and Excellence of the United States Navy
This week we mark a momentous occasion in American history as we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States Navy. On October 13th, 1775, just a few months after the U.S. Army was born, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of our second military branch - a naval force, laying the foundation for what would become the most powerful navy in the world.
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VetFamily: Tyra Banks
Many know supermodel and television host Tyra Banks for her beauty, charm, and style, but few are aware she is part of a military family: her brother Devin served in the Air Force for more than 15 years and now works on Capitol Hill. Banks is said to consider the military a "personal family thing" and visited her older brother in Okinawa when he served.
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Scott’s View: Celebrating Our New Partnership with Carnival Cruise Line: A True Tribute to Military & Veteran Families
At WeSalute, we are deeply honored to announce our exciting new partnership with Carnival Cruise Line. As shared by Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, in an exclusive interview today, Carnival's commitment to honoring military families is ingrained in the company's DNA. This dedication starts at the very top—with Carnival itself being led by an executive who represents a proud military family.
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VetFamily: Christine Duffy
It is impressive to find a President of a major travel company who is not only personally passionate about supporting the military and their families, but also embeds that value into the heart of their global brand. Christine Duffy does just that at Carnival Cruise Line. The leader of the world's largest cruise company comes from a strong military family and her son served in the Army.
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Scott’s View: Recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Leave No One Behind
Today, September 20, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
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CelebVet: James Earl Jones, in Memoriam
James Earl Jones, a pioneer for Black actors, and a friend of WeSalute, passed away on September 9th 2024. James’ hard work and determination to prove his worth as an actor, earned him coveted awards reflecting the passion he had for his career. In 2011, he achieved “EGOT” status for winning an Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Tony award. Amongst many of his peers, Jones served in the military following the Korean War.
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Scott’s View: Remembering 9/11: How WeSalute Honored All Those Who Served Over The Last 23 Years
Next Wednesday, September 11, is the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on U.S. soil. Remembrances will be happening at all the sites, New York City, Washington, DC, and western Pennsylvania.
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Cover Story: Marking an Anniversary for Women Pilots
Today we mark an anniversary for the advancement of women in the military, particularly in air combat for over 30 years.
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VetFamily: Dennis Quaid
Actor Dennis Quaid has starred in dozens of movies, including “The Right Stuff,” “The Parent Trap,” “Breaking Away,” and next week’s new release entitled “Reagan” about the nation’s 40th president. Among his many awards, he received the New York Film Credits Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in “Far from Heaven.” Throughout Quaid’s star studded career, his World War II veteran father motivated and inspired him.
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Scott’s View: Thrive During Back to School Season with WeSalute
WeSalute looks forward to this time of year so we can highlight the benefits of our program for the youth of America. For instance, Harry & David offers exclusive savings of 25% on care packages to send to loved ones each year. Greyhound Bus, an exclusive partner for 20 years, offers 10% savings each time one of our members boards a bus nationwide. That’s perfect for school commutes!
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VetFamily: Ryan Seacrest
Household name Ryan Seacrest will make new regular appearances in the homes of viewers of one of the most popular game shows next month. The son of an Army veteran, Seacrest will begin hosting the 42nd season of “Wheel of Fortune” in September, taking over for longtime host Pat Sajak. Sajak served in the Army in Vietnam as a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, and hosted the family favorite TV show for four decades.
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Scott’s View: In Memoriam: Paul W. “Bud” Bucha
The team here at WeSalute is joining millions of active duty military, veterans, and their families to mourn the passing of Paul W. Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and a founding member of our WeSalute Board of Advisors, who died last week at age 80. Over the last 25 years, he was a tireless supporter of our mission at WeSalute, formerly known as Veterans Advantage.
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