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When the good Lord was creating mothers, he was into his fifth day of overtime.
An angel appeared and said, “You’re having a lot of trouble with this one. Why not use the standard model?”
And the Lord replied, “Have you seen the specifications on this order? Give birth to a child that will become one of my warriors; instill values of duty, honor, and country into them from birth while teaching them to be compassionate and loving; safeguard this treasure through flu, sickness, cuts and scrapes knowing that she can’t be with them when country calls; embrace them but let go of her precious gift to perfect strangers; brighten their day when all seems confused not knowing the pain they are enduring; have the patience of a saint when waiting for them to return home; and have two sets of shoulders to handle the weight of both love and uncertainty.”
The angel shrugged slowly looking down and said, “two sets of shoulders… no way!”
And the Lord answered, ”Don’t worry, we’ll make other military mothers to help carry the burden. Besides it’s not the shoulders that are causing the problem, it’s the heart. It must swell with pride, sustain the ache of separation, beat on steadily when it’s too worried to do so and be large enough to say, “I Understand” when it doesn’t.
“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve gently. “Come to bed… finish this tomorrow!”
“I can’t,” said the Lord. ”I’m so close to creating something special and unique. Already I have one who heals herself from within; can send joy a thousand miles away in just a small box; able to cheer them up with one phone call and can wave good-bye from a pier, a car or off a runway and understand that it is important to her country that they leave.”
The angel circled the model of the military mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed.
“But tough,” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this woman can do or endure.”
“Can it think?”
“Can it think? It can home school if need be”
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”
“It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”
“What’s it for?” asked the angel.
“It’s for joy. Sadness. Disappointment. Pain, loneliness and pride!”
“You are a genius,” sighed the angel.
The Lord looked somber and replied, “I didn’t put it there."
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We are a proud and patriotic group of mothers of military servicemembers and veterans. We support on
This is the VA5 Chapter, encompassing the VA, MD, and DC region, of the National Blue Star Mothers organization. We support families and members of the military (active duty and veterans).
01/01/2023
As we approach the end of a wonderful 2022 year, Chariots of Honor wishes everyone a wonderul a 2023 year. We are grateful for the soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen deployed around the world who working tirelessly to protect our freedoms. Thank you!
As we approach the end of a wonderful 2022 year, Chariots of Honor wishes everyone a wonderul a 2023 year. We are grateful for the soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen deployed around the world who working tirelessly to protect our freedoms. Thank you!
12/25/2022
Chariots of Honor wishes everyone a very Happy Holiday Season!
The end of the year it a time of remembrance. As we celebrate the holidays, Chariots of Honor salutes the generation of service and valor of our Nation’s men and women who sacrificed so much to preserve our liberty.
We are grateful for the soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen deployed around the world, who work so diligently to defend our county, to protect the freedoms we enjoy and treasure, and to keep us safe at home.
12/13/2022
Today, Dec. 13, we recognize as the 386th birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better.
Today, the descendants of these first regiments – the 181st Infantry, the 182nd Infantry, the 101st Field Artillery, and the 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard – share the distinction of being the oldest units in the U.S. military.
Dec. 13, 1636, thus marks the beginning of the organized militia, and the birth of the National Guard’s oldest organized units is symbolic of the founding of all the state, territory and District of Columbia militias that collectively make up today’s National Guard.
Today, Dec. 13, we recognize as the 386th birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s General Court, the colony’s militia was organized into three permanent regiments to defend the colony better.
Today, the descendants of these first regiments – the 181st Infantry, the 182nd Infantry, the 101st Field Artillery, and the 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard – share the distinction of being the oldest units in the U.S. military.
Dec. 13, 1636, thus marks the beginning of the organized militia, and the birth of the National Guard’s oldest organized units is symbolic of the founding of all the state, territory and District of Columbia militias that collectively make up today’s National Guard.
12/07/2022
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Today, December 7, we honor those who lost their lives or were injured in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The memory of their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
https://youtu.be/DNV8enpVwok
The Attack on Pearl Harbor On December 7, 1941 the Japanese attached Pearl Harbor, Hawaii leading the United States into World War II. Learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor in this m...
12/03/2022
Several of our Mothers or should I say elves wrapping gifts for our adopted military family. They’re also baking cookies to send overseas and to bring to the local veterans retirement home. Happy holidays to everyone🎄🎄🎄🎄
11/10/2022
247th Marine Corps Birthday Message
Happy birthday U.S. Marine Corps! Ooorah!!!
Nov. 10 marks 247 years since the founding of the Marine Corps in Philadelphia's Tun Tavern in 1775.
https://youtu.be/qAsCoJj_YfY
247th Marine Corps Birthday Message On November 10, 2022, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 247 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitm...
11/08/2022
Veterans Day 2022 free meals, discounts and offers - VA News
Veterans Day 2022 is Friday, November 11. This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Verify with the organization offering.
Veterans Day 2022 free meals, discounts and offers - VA News These Veterans Day free meals, discounts and other programs are for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
11/07/2022
Check-out the Wreaths Across America Page that I Support!
Our chapter is participating in Wreaths Across America. Money earned during this fundraiser is used for care packages, adopted military families and veteran organizations. Show your support.
Check-out the Wreaths Across America Page that I Support! Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...
10/12/2022
SSS Named a Finalist in Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge
Hi everyone,
As you all know, Chariots of Honor honors all our veterans, yet it is very important that we take care of them too!
I hope you can join us next Monday, October 17, 2022 for this month's Military Appreciation Monday (MAM) dinner which will be in support of the organization Stop Soldier Su***de (SSS). Many of you may know that 13 years ago we held a MAM dinner for SSS which got the organization off the ground. Since then it has grown tremendously and is helping save the lives of active duty military and veterans.
About two weeks ago, Cofer Black, former U.S. Ambassador for Counterterrorism sent the following short message:
MAM Supporters - You helped plant this acorn which is growing into what General Milley (when he was the Army Chief of Staff) called the “Best Non-Profit of its Type”!
https://stopsoldiersu***de.org/news/mdb-announcement
If you can join us, please be sure to call the Old Brogue at (703) 759-3309 and make a reservation for either the 5:30 or 7:30 seating. Please send me an email or give a call if your company would like to join NT Concepts and sign up as a corporate sponsor. Last year, through so many generous supporters, we raised over $35,000.
Please read one other thing:
A free benefit concert is being presented by the Virginia Chamber Orchestra for Ukraine medical relief this coming Sunday afternoon, 4:00 PM, October 16. The event is hosted at McLean Baptist Church and details are in the attached announcement. Contributions to the relief effort will be accepted, but no tickets are needed. 100 percent of contributions goes directly for relief.
Should you wish to contribute but cannot attend the concert, checks may be made payable to McLean Baptist Church with a note "Ukraine Benefit Concert" in the memo line and mailed to:
McLean Baptist Church
1367 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
An electronic contribution can be made by using the Zelle platform to transfer funds: [email protected]. Again, designate Ukraine Benefit Concert in the memo line.
You may share both of these events with anyone you know who might be interested.
Sincerely,
Bob Nelson
A lifetime of service to community and country. Be sure to ask us about Military Appreciation Mondays.
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SSS Named a Finalist in Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge Stop Soldier Su***de’s solution, Black Box Project, leverages artificial intelligence to bridge critical gaps in traditional su***de prevention models.
10/09/2022
Today's Honor Flight welcome was an example of the depth of Marine bonds across the generations. Our Loudoun County Marine Corps League Detachment 1205 teamed up with 8th and I Marines to give heartfelt Semper Fi's to the Marine Vets who came in from Wisconsin.
If you are interested volunteering for Honor Flight or the Marine Corps League, please contact me. Thanks!
09/18/2022
Happy birthday to the Air Force! Here's to many more years where you Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win! Even though the U.S. military purchased its first aircraft in 1909, the U.S. Air Force did not exist as a separate and independent branch until September 18, 1947.
08/10/2022
DoD Birthday
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was established Aug. 10th, 1949. Although, the federal government has overseen the U.S. Armed forces since our nation’s inception, the Department of Defense name and centralized defense department was not established until the late 1940s. The “official” anniversary of the creation of the Department of Defense as we know it in modern times is Aug. 10. Established in 1949 thanks to an amended National Security Act (more on that below) the agency is run by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) with the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the various military services operating subordinately to the SECDEF.
The DoD Birthday will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is a federal agency described as an Executive Branch department. The DoD is described as being among the largest employers in the world; there are more than one million active duty service members, more than 800 thousand members of the Guard and Reserve, and more than 700 thousand civilian employees.
The Department of Defense headquarters is located inside the Pentagon operating with the mission statement to provide the nation with military forces to act as a deterrent and provide national security.
https://veteran.com/dod-birthday/
DoD Birthday The United States Department of Defense is a federal agency described as an Executive Branch department officially established on Aug. 10, 1949.
08/07/2022
Purple Heart Day 2021
National Purple Heart Day 2022
Purple Heart Day is observed on Aug. 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield, or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day.
https://veteran.com/purple-heart-day/
Purple Heart Day 2021 Purple Heart Day is observed on Aug. 7 each year and is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor those wounded on or paid the ultimate sacrifice.
07/27/2022
07/21/2022
Americans in Wartime Experience
Hi all, let’s all help Mason raise funds to support his Eagle Scout Project. This worthwhile project is to make informational signs for the vehicles in the collection of the Americans in Wartime Experience, which has the largest privately owned collection of fully operable tanks in the world. Watch Mason’s video below to learn more and please donate!
[https://youtu.be/LXcttcodOsI](https://youtu.be/LXcttcodOsI)
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Hello, this is Mason. I'm using my mom's Facebook account to help promote the fundraising effort for my Eagle Project. The project is to make informational signs for the vehicles in the collection of the Americans in Wartime Experience. They have the largest privately owned collection of fully operable tanks in the world. Watch my video below to learn more.
[https://youtu.be/LXcttcodOsI](https://youtu.be/LXcttcodOsI)
To make a tax-deductible donation, visit [https://www.americansinwartime.org](https://www.americansinwartime.org/) , click "Donate" in the top right, and specify "Eagle Project" in the special instructions. You can also mail us a check, made payable to "The Americans in Wartime Experience". I'd be very grateful if you would also share my project with people you know who might like to support as well.
You can see the signs - and some really cool tanks - on September 24 & 25 at the museum in Nokesville, Virginia.
Americans in Wartime Experience The Americans in Wartime Experience is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization with federal donation ID number: #20-0008915.
07/18/2022
National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial
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07/14/2022
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07/05/2022
President Biden to Award Medal of Honor | The White House
On July 5, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. awarded the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War: Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous), Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/27/president-biden-to-award-medal-of-honor/
President Biden to Award Medal of Honor | The White House On July 5, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will award the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War: Staff
06/30/2022
Thank you for your service. May peace be with you.
Happy 247th birthday US Army and 245th Flag Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
06/14/2022
Chariots of Honors commemorates Flag Day and wishes a Happy 247th Birthday U.S. Army!
ATTENTION!!!! To all those in the NOVA area. Old Brogue is located in Great Falls, VA.
June 6th
Military Appreciation Monday dinner in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation. GSF was one of the first organizations to help modify and build homes for veterans with severe injuries. In addition, the foundation runs a number of other events supporting both veterans and active duty service members. Old Brogue at (703) 759-3309 and make a reservation for either the 5:30 or 7:30 seating.
05/29/2022
Two of our members participated in Ride to Remember (formerly Rolling Thunder) and had the honor of being part of the Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Wives es**rt. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
05/21/2022
Our President was able to attend Our Community Salutes (OSC) event n Fairfax, VA. OCS honors and celebrates high school seniors who have enlisted in the military. Fair winds and following seas to them all. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Blue Star Mothers is now part of Combined Federal Campaign!!!!
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaigns. Blue Star Mothers of America (BSMA) has successfully facilitated fundraising campaigns through the CFC and we are currently active in the 2021-2022 campaign to raise funds for our organization.
The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors via our CFC/OPM #34583 identification will help BSMA raise funds for our missions.
Also, please share this important information with your friends and family members who are employed by the federal government. Blue Star Mothers now part of the CFC! If you are a federal employee, postal worker or member of the U.S. military, please consider donating to us through your Combined Federal Campaign
04/05/2022
Today we remember the surviving military spouses and honor the legacy of the service members who gave their lives for our nation.
01/17/2022
Congratulations!
Today we remember the heroes lost 80 years ago. May their souls rest in eternal peace.
10/24/2021
Birthday Honor Procession for SCPO, US Navy (Ret) Remigio “Ray” Cabacar
On Saturday, October 23, 2021 Chariots of Honor honored Senior Chief Petty Officer Remigio (Ray) Cabacar, USN (Ret) with a celebratory vehicle procession to celebrate the 94th birthday and honor his military service.
He is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and a recipient of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. A past commander of VFW Post 5471, District 1, Department of Maryland, comrade Ray continues to be a pillar of his community through his numerous volunteer work in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. His kind heart has touched and impacted so many in the area. Happy birthday SCPO Cabacar! We salute you! And may God bless you always.
Here is the link to the event video. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t1YlbbSjwE
Birthday Honor Procession for SCPO, US Navy (Ret) Remigio “Ray” Cabacar
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