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We Will Never Forget
Our lives changed irrevocably 25 years ago. We will never forget the sheer disbelief and shock of watching planes fly into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the gaping hole in the Pentagon, so close to our capital city, or the billowing smoke from the downed Flight 93 plane in a Pennsylvania field….
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Disconnection Through Nature
For all the good that can be said about Veterans, there is one area that many fall short in; and that is in having the ability to shut off. There’s always a goal, a mission, or a task that needs to be completed. Even hobbies that are meant to provide peace and leisure can warp…
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Worth Fighting For
It happened while standing in line at the grocery store. My dear friend, who tries to always thank military members when she sees them, noticed a man behind her in line. He was wearing a cap with military insignia, so she turned to face him and said, “Thank you for serving our country.” Normally, she…
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Nature, Family, and Firsts: An Unforgettable Weekend for SFC Ryan Cody and Family at RTBMO
Bottomline up-front: My weekend at the RTBMO site was excellent.Major Mark Lear acted as an excellent guide for me on my first hunting experience. Through each step of the hunting process, he provided guidance and explanations; between that and nature smiling down upon me, I was able to ‘bag’ my first deer. With this being…
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The RTBMO Volunteers and Board had a great day of production at the Basecamp!
The RTBMO Volunteers and Board had a great day of production at the Basecamp! A bigger day tomorrow when we’ll be joined by 15 more Great American Champions of the RTBMO and our mission. In addition to the facilities growing and getting so much better, most of the volunteers are Veterans working again as a…
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A huge “Thank You” to Bruce Delawder
A huge “Thank You” to Bruce Delawder, RTBMO Board Secretary and our very own master builder! We are incredibly fortunate to have Bruce lead the building of all our facilities after his many decades of professional leadership and expert building skills construction industry! This weekend kicks off RTBMO’s 3rd Major Building Project at the Basecamp. 30…
