Origin of the 21-Gun Salute
The use of gun salutes for military occasions is traced to early warriors who demonstrated their peaceful intentions by [...]
Memorial Day Events & Services Across the Country
Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who [...]
A Message from Julia
Dear OARS Women Veterans, Guest, Supporters, and our Family: As we approach this Memorial Day, it might [...]
USMC Appoints First Female Force Sgt. Maj. In Its History
We women in military are so TRAILBLAZERS in 2023. Congratulations to Marine Sgt. Major Kitashima. For the [...]
These are the First Sisters to Attain the Rank of General
Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett, left, and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, right, are believed to be the first sisters in [...]
Choose Mary Grace Photography
Mary Grace Long is a professional photographer of people. "No matter whom I have the privilege to witness, age, color, [...]
Announcing the Signing of the Blue Water Navy Vietname Veteran’s Act
After years of fighting to correct an injustice for disabled Vietnam veterans, DAV takes great pride in announcing that the [...]
New VA Claims and Appeals Process Now in Effect
A new Department of Veterans Affairs claims and appeals process took effect Feb. 19. Veterans who appeal VA claims have [...]
Remembering 9/11
Dear OARS Community: Today is a day we not only honor our own hard works serving our country in the [...]
Connecting Vets – Interview with Three Leaders of Women Veteran’s Groups
Dr. Ellen Haring (Service Women’s Action Network), Dr. JoAnn Fisher (Women Veterans United Committee, Inc), and BriGette McCoy (Women Veteran's [...]