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Home for the Holidays: Paws of War Races to Reunite Soldiers with Their Rescued Animals
U.S. Army Veteran Flying to Middle East to Aid Rescue Mission NESCONSET, N.Y. – (November 18, 2025) – Paws of War is on a desperate mission to help bring over 10 rescued animals for the soldiers who rescued them, and they are up against the clock trying to get it done in time for the holidays. There are many miracles throughout the year that Paws of War pulls off, as they help with animal rescues for deployed U.S. troops around the world. They continuously help U.S. military members reunite with the pets they rescue during deployment and get them to their homes in the states, where they can live out their lives…
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Sisters in Arms by Kaia Anderson
I’ve really been branching out with the genre of books I read and even added books about women in the Military. Anyone who knows me knows I love Rosie the Riveter. David and I were out shopping the other day. I found a new book I can’t wait to read called Sisters in Arms by by Kaia Alderson (Author). About the book: “Sisters in Arms is heartwarming but fierce, a novel brimming with camaraderie and fire, starring women you’d love to make your friends. Prickly, musical Grace and bubbly, privileged Eliza may not make the most natural allies, but it’s fight or die when they’re thrown together in the Army’s first class of…
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A U.S. Air Force Family is Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence and Two Kids’ Liver Transplants
July 1, 2025 — July will be a month of celebrations for COTA’s Ward Family of California. When our nation pauses on July 4th to commemorate our independence and recognize those who protect our freedom, COTA Dad Josef Ward, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, will be one of those we salute. This military family won their son’s liver disease battle eight years ago this month, and have now faced a second, life-saving liver transplant … this time with their daughter. One family, three children … two of whom have received new livers and a second chance at life.. COTA Kid Lucie Ward, Liver Transplant Recipient COTA Mom Nicole Ward vividly remembers the…







