Thank You for Moving the Mission!

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An item from the Wreaths Across America organization.

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Thank you for helping us move the mission in 2025! Over 1,200 professional drivers from 325 trucking companies delivered 727 truckloads and 45 intermodal loads of veterans’ wreaths! Your hard work and generous support honored over three million service members across the country and beyond. We could not have done this without you. See more of our numbers in the 2025 wrap-up below.

It’s never too early to confirm your loads for National Wreaths Across America Day! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 19, at more than 5,500 participating locations across the country. Email Anna Leblanc (aleblanc@wreathsacrossamerica.org) to sign up early and secure your preferred lanes.
We thank you again for your participation in hauling a truckload of respect. You are an essential part of our mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. We look forward to working with you in the coming year.

With gratitude,
WAA Transportation Team
2025 trucking by the numbers updated
 

Contact Information Updates

In 2026, we’re placing an emphasis on improving our contact system to ensure the right information reaches the right people. Please be on the lookout for an email from Anna LeBlanc (aleblanc@wreathsacrossamerica.org). We recommend adding Anna to your list of approved contacts so this email doesn’t land in your spam folder.
 

2026 Theme: Remember Me

This year’s Wreaths Across America theme is “Remember Me”. Help us identify service members who deserve to be remembered. These could be family members, local heroes, or names from your local cemetery that few people know.

 

Please submit names, photos, and stories at the button. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
 

Trucking Tuesdays

Listen to Trucking Tributes every Tuesday on Wreaths Across America Radio. If you have a story you’d like to share, click on the button below to schedule an interview.
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Stay in the Know

The Moving the Mission Facebook Group is a space for supporters of Wreaths Across America working in the transportation industry to connect with and learn from one another. Members will share their stories of support, learn more about Wreaths Across America, including volunteer opportunities, and network with other industry professionals.
 

Featured Merchandise

Show your support on the open road with the 2025 trucker decal! We appreciate Rolling Ambassadors.

Browse all of our memorabilia here, or click on the button below to purchase the rocker.
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Salute! January 2026

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A newsletter from Veterans Affairs Canada that may be of interest to members.
January 2026

The latest issue of Salute! is now available.
Read Salute! online
Let us know what you think about Salute! by emailing us.

Sincerely,

Salute! Team

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You’re receiving this email because you subscribe to Veterans Affairs Canada’s consultation and Salute! emails.

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Matane, QC G4W 0E4

Who knit ya?

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
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A captured U-190 floats in St. John’s Harbour, Nfld., in June 1945.
[Edward W. Dinsmore/DND/LAC/PA-145584]

Who knit ya?

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Nestled away on the top two floors of a four-storey stone-and-brick building overlooking the St. John’s waterfront, just a few metres from the Newfoundland National War Memorial, is a piece of Second World War history unlike any other.

Fifty-nine precarious steps up the back of the former warehouse, the Seagoing Officers’ Club, established by Captain Rollo Mainguy—a B.C. native commanding Canadian navy destroyers in the British colony of Newfoundland—is the stuff of legend.

A retreat and a respite for Allied naval and merchant marine officers between sailings on the North Atlantic run, it became forever known as the Crow’s Nest after a Canadian army colonel, gasping from his upward trek, mopped his beaded brow and uttered the immortal words: “Crikey, this is a snug little crow’s nest.”

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An armchair tour of The Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

“We have a rich history,” said Gord Crossley, director of the Winnipeg-based Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives, of its namesake regiment. “We like to say that we have more battle honours than any other armoured formation in Canada.”

The 43-year unit veteran knows such realities better than most. Since the earliest days of its inception in 1912—and arguably before—The Fort Garry Horse has distinguished itself at home and overseas, from its service in the Great War’s trenches—yes, trenches—to its sword-drawn cavalry charges to its mechanized role in D-Day and beyond. In everything it has accomplished during the ensuing years and decades—be it in Germany, Latvia or Petawawa, Ont.—Crossley’s former regiment has lived up to its motto, Facta non verba or Deeds not words.

Words, however, have their place. Having been involved with the museum for some 34 years, Crossey continues to tell the unit’s story, one battle honour at a time. Here, in an armchair tour of the site, he highlights it anew.

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About those 2026 Night Show rumors

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An update from the folks at the California Capital Airshow that may be of interest to members.

Hi, just a reminder that you’re receiving this email because you purchased a ticket or expressed an interest in the California Capital Airshow. Don’t forget to add insider@californiacapitalairshow.com to your address book, so we’ll be sure to land safely in your inbox! You may unsubscribe below if you no longer wish to receive Airshow emails.

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Greetings!

Rumors are going around that this year’s California Capital Airshow will be a Night Show. Please allow us this opportunity to clear up any confusion.

Based on overwhelming demand, we are bringing back the Night Show to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST & LOUDEST way possible!

This October 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) will blow your mind, literally. And because we’re moving to a fall Airshow, the days and nights are cooler.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining this year’s 20th Anniversary Airshow. Plus, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds. That means you’re getting two world-famous, national demonstration teams at the 2026 California Capital Airshow.

Think of this year’s show as the best of all worlds. You get to see some of the best pilots in the world fly during the day, dusk, and night. All topped off with a jaw-dropping pyro-musical fireworks display.

Parking gates open at 12:00 pm each day. That means extra time to experience the ground show. Inside the Airshow gates, you will enjoy miles of fascinating displays, the opportunity to get close to unique aircraft, and the chance to meet pilots and air crew. Plus, the opportunity to grab scrumptious bites and drinks from our upgraded concession experience.

Flying performances will begin at 4:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday), featuring four hours of action-packed entertainment.

Our military performers will open the show, with the Thunderbirds flying first, followed by several civilian and military performers, all leading into the spectacular night show performances, pyrotechnics, music, and fireworks! The ‘Magic in the Air’ will conclude at 8:00 pm with a jaw-dropping pyro-musical fireworks show you won’t soon forget.

We expect discount ticket blocks to sell out rapidly, as in previous launches. The 2025 Airshow SOLD OUT, leaving many people disappointed. We don’t want you to be disappointed, so please plan to buy early and enjoy the deepest discounts of the year – while supplies last.

Stay tuned for even more exciting details and performer announcements.

Buckle up, Sacramento!

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating 20 Years & America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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California Capital Airshow | (916) 876-7568 insider@californiacapitalairshow.com | https://CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com/
California Capital Airshow | 10425 Norden Avenue | Mather, CA 95655 US