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Growing Bolder
Last Updated on April 3, 2025
Irving Locker just might be the most interesting man alive. At 99 years old, he’s just about seen it all. He survived five major battles in WWII including Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. And, at 18, he became one of the youngest staff sergeants in all of the Army. At 5’1”, he might be short in stature, but boy, does he have a huge heart.
“If you’re not serving your community, what good are you?” That’s the philosophy 94-year-old veteran and rotarian Frank Rasbury has lived by his entire life. He’s a true leader that strives for excellence in everything he does, and he wants you to do it too.
The Villages, FL is home to more veterans than any other non-military community in the country. The Retired Military Family Group’s 25th annual military ball was a time to honor traditions, make connections and share memories.
Jerry Domask is an 84-year-old ocean swimmer, artist, and veteran who is more courageous and creative than ever.
Elder law attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the key benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Growing Bolder was honored to join 66 veterans, their guardians, and other volunteers for a recent one-day mission to our nation’s capital.
The prisoners at Lowell Correctional Institute who train the dogs and the veterans who receive them offer their heartfelt thoughts about the difference it is making.
Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918. For that reason, it’s always celebrated on November 11th — regardless of which day of the week it falls on.
Operation Gratitude Touches the Lives of Millions of Service Members, First Responders, Veterans & Volunteers
Betty Wall was one of a handful of female pilots in World War II. After the war, she thought that part of her life was over. But then she realized she owed it to her friends — and herself — to make sure we never forgot about their contributions.
More than 70 years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn’t like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.
