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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

Famous People Who Received the Purple Heart | Veteran Car Donations
August 7, 2022

Purple Heart Day: 3 Famous People Who Received the Purple Heart

Learn More About This Revered Military Award The Purple Heart is one of the military awards bestowed upon American service members who’ve been killed or wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy. This combat decoration traces its roots back to the Revolutionary War when it was called the Badge of ...
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U.S. Coast Guard | Veteran Car Donations
August 4, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday: 4 Remarkable Facts About Our Coast Guard That You Probably Didn’t Know About

Happy 232nd Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! The primary duty of the U.S. Coast Guard is to protect our ports, shorelines, and waterways. Its mission is grouped into six major operational programs: law enforcement, safety and marine environmental protection, defense operations, security operations, transportation system management, and first response. In honor of the U.S. ...
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Basic Exercises to Step Up Your Golf Game | Veteran Car Donations
August 2, 2022

National Golf Month: 3 Basic Exercises to Step Up Your Golf Game

This August, Build More Strength and Power in Your Swing! All avid golfers know that the golf swing involves a complex full-body motion that places force through the ligaments, muscles, and bones. For this reason, you’ll be setting yourself up for trouble if you jump straight into swinging a club without preparing your body for ...
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Man Holding Remote Control | Veteran Car Donations
August 1, 2022

Family Fun Month: Top 3 Family-Friendly Films to Watch on Movie Night

This August, Dim the Lights and Grab the Popcorn! As Family Fun Month rolls around this August, many parents find themselves looking for ways to spend quality time with their little munchkins while they’re not yet busy with school activities. One of the best ways to gather around and wind down after a busy week ...
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Basics of Trailering a Boat | Veteran Car Donations
July 11, 2022

How to Trailer a Boat

Learn the Basics of Trailering a Boat Boaters who use trailers are free to boat on just about any river, lake, inlet, or bay. Besides getting a chance to explore various waterways in their region or state, these boating enthusiasts don’t have to spend much on boat storage either. If you’re looking to take your ...
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Know About Boat Launch Ramp Etiquette | Veteran Car Donations
July 9, 2022

Boat Launch Ramp Etiquette: 5 Standard Practices You Should Adhere To

Good Manners Are a Must at the Boat Launch Ramp Imagine running a circus without a ringmaster. That’s how it is at the boat launch ramp on a busy summer weekend where hundreds of boaters launch and retrieve their vessels. If water users fail to show good manners, the launch ramp will inevitably turn into ...
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Debris of Destroyed House on Ground | Veteran Car Donations
July 7, 2022

Boat Hurricane Preparation: 5 Ways to Ensure that Your Vessel Will Survive the Hurricane Season

What You Need to Know About Boat Hurricane Preparation Weather events such as tropical storms and hurricanes have caused some of the worst disasters in maritime history. These disasters have wreaked havoc on innumerable vessels and claimed the lives of countless sailors who decided to ride out a hurricane onboard their anchored, moored, or docked ...
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Top Boat Industry Trends in 2022 | Veteran Car Donations
July 5, 2022

3 Top Boat Industry Trends in 2022

Stay on Top of Boating Trends! Boating is one of the best ways to take a break from the stresses of everyday life away from the crowds. If your idea of spending your recreation time involves a boat sailing into the sunset or floating peacefully on the water, you’re probably interested to know more about ...
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4th of July the Unorthodox Way | Veteran Car Donations
July 4, 2022

5 Unique Independence Day Activities You Might Love to Do

Celebrate the 4th of July the Unorthodox Way! Fireworks and American flags will once again be on full display as the entire nation celebrates freedom and independence this 4th of July. Friends and families will gather for cookouts, some will be watching local parades, while others will flock to stadiums to cheer their favorite baseball ...
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Things NOT to Say to Someone with PTSD | Veteran Car Donations
June 27, 2022

National PTSD Awareness Day: 5 Things NOT to Say to Someone with PTSD

Want to Comfort a Trauma Survivor? National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27th encourages us to learn more about post-traumatic stress disorder as well as what we can do to show our support to those living with it. For people suffering from PTSD, each day can feel like a battle for survival. Everyday occurrences such ...
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