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Join us in Honoring 250 Years of the Army Chaplain Corps

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The weather has been perfect here in Maine. I can see blueberry harvesters across the road, indicating that summer will soon wind down and the kids will return to school.

Those of you who are familiar with my monthly messages know that I consider teaching the most important part of our yearlong mission. I also like a good quote to get my point across!

Read my full message here, or keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

Sincerely,
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Karen Worcester

Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director
 

Honoring 250 Years of the Army Chaplain Corps
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This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps.
To honor this milestone, we sat down with Chaplain (Ret.) Karen Diefendorf, an Army veteran with over 33 years of experience in ministry, to learn more about what it means to be a military chaplain, the path to becoming one, and their impact on the lives of soldiers and their families.
 

August Events with Wreaths Across America Radio

Wreaths Across America radio will share stories of service and volunteerism from two events this month!

  • The Military Order of the World Wars National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, August 5 through 10.
  • The Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5 through 9.
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You’re Invited: TEACH Webinar
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Join us for the third Quarterly Webinar of the 2025 TEACH Program on Tuesday, August 12, at 4PM ET!

We’ll be joined by co-host Mason Farr, Education and Outreach Manager at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
 

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Show your support of the Wreaths Across America mission with our new Embrodiered Patch Magnet!

Browse all of our memorabilia here, or click on the button below to purchase the magnet.
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You can double the impact of your wreath sponsorship!

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Dear Michael Barbour,

 

I hope you received your copy of Wreaths Across America’s summer newsletter. It should have arrived within the last few weeks.

And I hope you were inspired reading about the impact you can make through WAA’s Sponsorship Group Program. Through this program, Wreaths Across America partners with nonprofits and veteran service organizations across the U.S. in supporting our nation’s heroes and thanking them for their service. And it’s only possible with the support of friends like you.

 

This month, we’re celebrating Giving in July. Through our Sponsorship Group Program, you can select a registered group(s) to support. For every $17 wreath sponsorship that you make through these groups, $5 will either be given back to use for their own program that provides healing, connection, and support for veterans, service members, and their families, or $5 will go forward to the sponsorship of another veteran’s wreath for placement this December. Either way, you are giving back to a local group making a difference.

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I know that together, we can do even more to help our veterans, active service members, and military families keep moving forward.

 

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Karen Worcester

Executive Director

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You Make an Impact!

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Hello Michael Barbour,

 

Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the year and planning for National Wreaths Across America Day 2025 is well underway! We have continued to grow, and this year, we’ll surpass the 5,000 participating locations milestone. This mean more opportunities to get involved and support the mission.

 

This is also an opportunity for us to improve communication and support for your efforts. Returning and new Honor Fleet members alike should expect to complete and onboarding process with the WAA team this year! Onboarding will include a webinar and access to professional driver resources ahead of load pick-up. Keep an eye out as we start to schedule onboarding!

 

Should you need anything, the WAA Transportation Team is always here – don’t hesitate to reach out! Thank you for your continued support, flexibility and passion for the mission.

 

With gratitude,
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Your Impact

Because of you, the mission moves forward.  Hauling what is referred to as “a truckload of respect,” members of the Honor Fleet transports millions of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to locations all across the country. On National Wreaths Across America Day, these wreaths are laid on veterans’ graves.
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When placing the wreath, volunteers say the name of the service member out loud, remembering and honoring their sacrifice.These wreaths could not reach their location to be placed without you!
 

Professional Driver Quick Facts

We’re looking forward to a successful season! Here are some quick facts for professional drivers and carriers to keep in mind:

 

  • In most cases, unless otherwise stated, all professional drivers participating should expect a multi-stop load when delivering veterans’ wreaths for WAA; on average, 8-12 stops.
  • Because sponsorships continue to come in right up to the last minute, final wreath counts are not available until the professional driver arrives for loading.
  • Load drops can be delivered on the route that best suits the professional driver!
  •  Don’t be surprised if volunteers at the location are full of gratitude and want to make a connection with you; YOU are valued by the local community!
 
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We Need Your Help!

We are reaching out to our transportation partners to ensure we have your updated information for 2025 including your trailer types, contact information, etc.

Not receiving our emails? Please contact your IT team to white label our email, trucking@wreathsacrossamerica.org, or check your spam folder.
 

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.
 
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Remember and Honor The Falllen This Memorial Day Weekend

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As we start Memorial Day weekend, we are surrounded by reminders to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. At Wreaths Across America, these reminders are not seasonal—they are part of our daily mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Read Karen Worcester’s full message on Memorial Day here, and keep scrolling to learn more about our year-round mission.
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Remember And Honor This Memorial Day Weekend
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This Memorial Day weekend, please join us as we Remember, Honor, and Teach about those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms.

Remember and Honor your loved ones through our Remembrance Tree Program and our Virtual “Remember Wall.”

Remembrance Tree Program

Wreaths Across America established the Remembrance Tree Program to create living memorials for veterans. This program is FREE and open to all families who have or have had a loved one in the military. Click here to learn more.

Virtual “Remember Wall”

With each $17 wreath sponsorship, you can dedicate a veteran’s wreath “In memory of” a friend or loved one who served. Post photos, memories, and personal messages as a year-round display of remembrance. If you’d like to participate, start your sponsorship here or search for the Wreaths Across America location you wish to support.

Share Your Story On Wreaths Across America Radio

We want to feature the great work you are doing in your community in support of Wreaths Across America! Click on the button below to schedule an interview.

In our featured interview, hear how the Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Bismarck, North Dakota, supports the mission and funds their squadron.
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Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in June
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The Mobile Education Exhibit brings communities and our military together with education, stories, and interactive connections. In June, the Mobile Education Exhibit will visit several stops in Pennslyvania.
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Give the gift of remembrance by sponsoring a Patriot Pair!

When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran’s headstone at a participation location, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice.
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Join Us In Teaching The Value of Freedom

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Few know how much effort our volunteers put in to make National Wreaths Across America Day happen each December. Fewer still understand that the work of the dedicated volunteers and WAA staff is carried out year-round and grows yearly.

It is through the daily efforts of dedicated individuals like yourself that Wreaths Across America has been able to build a community for veterans, military families, and civic organizations bringing our mission to life throughout the year.

 

As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to share a few of the ways that you can continue to be involved in our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

  • We are so proud of our expanded Teach Program, headed by a retired teacher who is a Gold Star Mother and in tandem with many well-respected, longstanding veteran support organizations. The character and service-centric curriculum is becoming increasingly in demand and can be downloaded on the WAA website for free.
  • Our Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) travels all over the country, visiting schools and communities, bringing people together with the common goal of learning, sharing, and embracing local veterans’ service.
  • Our quarterly Teach Webinars equip educators and youth of all ages. The next webinar takes place on May 13th. Learn more and register here.

We thank you for your continued support of our mission. Today, we invite you to further your impact by making a $5 donation to our TEACH Program. Your contribution will directly support our mission to teach the next generation the value of freedom.

 

Sincerely,

The Wreaths Across America Team
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