The Glamorous Gal
June 3rd, 2011 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
A World War II era P-51 Mustang, “Glamorous Girl,” flies over Manassas, Va. This flight – along with rides in other military craft – was part of the Wounded Warrior Aviation team’s efforts to train & educate injured vets for new careers in the civilian world. See a video about their efforts here, or learn more at the group’s website.
Strasburg’s Relief
August 12th, 2010 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Paul Rieckhoff, an Army Iraq veteran, throws out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game during a military appreciation night in Washington, DC, August 11, 2010. Rieckhoff is the executive director and founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), a nonpartisan group that aims to improve the lives veterans and “amplify the soldiers’ voice in the American public dialogue.”
The Nationals have several season-long programs for the military, such as the “Me and Friend” USO partnership deal, where military children will receive complimentary tickets +1 to a game.
Lending a hand on Veterans Day
November 11th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Colin Kelly
Quietly working, Steve Yoczik and others volunteer their time on Veterans Day, painting walls at a Washington, D.C. Veterans home.