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Growing Bolder
Last Updated on April 3, 2025
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. By the time the attack was over, 2,402 were killed and another 1,282 were wounded.
Few survivors remain from this pivotal day in world history. Before his passing, Growing Bolder was honored to sit down with Jack Colby, who was there that day. He told us even though he didn’t like to look back, every American needs to remember those who died.
“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.
Irving Locker 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.
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.