A new year brings new opportunities and new challenges. It also marks the 16th year that our nation has been at war. Many of our military remain deployed with their families left behind to hold the fort down. During these extended deployments, emergencies happen and it is important that our nonprofits fill the gaps that […]
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5 Things to Know About the EOD Warrior Foundation Scholarship Program
There are 7,000 men and women known as EOD technicians, performing the most dangerous job in our military. EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, otherwise known as Bomb Disposal. EOD technicians are highly-trained military members serving in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force and are responsible for disarming, rendering safe, and disposing of bombs. […]
Veteran Earns “Most Trusted Pet Foods Company” Award 4th Year in a Row
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, households around the country have a collective 218 million pets, not counting several million fish. On average, a family spends around $500 per year on their pet for food, supplies, and veterinary care. Pet food is an issue that takes center stage, since it is something that is […]
Five Renowned Advisors join Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness Advisory Committee
What do a former Army Surgeon General, an executive coach, a customer service expert, a strategic planning expert, and a former Navy SEAL have in common? The answer is military and veteran wellness. And this is exactly why these five world-renowned experts have joined the wellness advisory committee for Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and […]
Former Prisoner of War Joins Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Honorary Advisory Board
Boulder Crest Retreat for Military Veteran Wellness announces that Captain Charlie Plumb, U.S. Navy (retired), joins their honorary advisory board. Captain Plumb graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days before he was […]
Why Does Military Equipment Cost So Much?
It is a running joke that the military will spend $2,500 for a $2 nut and bolt. In truth, they don’t spend quite that much, but they do spend much more than $2. It may seem outrageous for the government to spend that much on a piece of equipment, but there’s much more to it […]
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