Starting in World War II, families would hang a blue star in their window signifying they had a loved one in the service. If the loved one died, the star would change to gold. Founded in 1945, Gold Star Spouse enhances financial benefits for U.S. military spouses and families, as well as brings together those who are enduring the same hardship.

April is Arab American History Month. Arab Americans have honorably served the United States from the Revolutionary War until the present.

The United States of American Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, whether having served in-country or not. Vietnam War Veterans Day was officially established in 2017 by President Donald J. Trump when he signed into law The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designating in perpetuity March 29 as the day to honor these military veterans.

At its annual brunch, the New Hampshire FRW Advisory Board discussed strategy for electing members in the 2022 midterms, goals for the upcoming term and ideas to educate, engage and empower Republican women statewide.

On March 25, we honor those service members recognized for their heroism with the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest military decoration for valor and is the only military decoration worn around the neck.