Military & Veterans Programs
We honor those who serve by fostering connection, healing, and purpose through community, career support, and shared service.
“Purpose doesn’t retire. It finds new meaning in the connections we build and the communities we serve.”
— Anonymous
Military & Veterans Programs
Restoring Purpose Through Belonging
Our Military & Veterans Programs build relationships among like-minded people, fostering:
- Career connections and transition support
- Improved quality of life, mental health, and well-being
- Civilian reintegration and community appreciation
- The sharing of lessons learned with future generations
We accomplish this through programs focused on connection and purpose.
Our Programs
- Social interest groups
- Resource fairs
- Military and Veterans Ceremonies→
- Volunteer & Skills Development→
- Those Who Serve→
Social Interest Groups
Social connections that provide purpose by restoring identity, mission, comraderie, and opportunity.
Surface Navy Association
Marine Corps League Big Stick Det 1496
Sea Cadets – Battleship IOWA Division
American Legion Battleship IOWA Post 61
American Legion Riders Chapter 61
Updates
Items of veterans interest.
IOWA recommissioning ceremony August 25, 1951 / the Korean War
MVA Inquiry
Surface Navy Association
Marine Corps League Big Stick Det 1496
Sea Cadets – Battleship IOWA Division
Veterans Programs Made Possible by Visionary Funders and Donors
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