A newsletter from the Wreaths Across America organization.
There are moments when most Americans cheer for the same thing.
Watching our athletes stand on the Olympic podium, hands over their hearts as our flag rises and the National Anthem plays, is one of them. For a few minutes, differences fade. We celebrate not just the medal, but what it represents: discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and love of country. What truly moves us is the pride of seeing our flag honored before the world.
That pride is real. And it is good.
But it invites an important question: what else brings us together in that same spirit?
Click here to read my full message, and 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
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64th Anniversary of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739
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Sixty-four years ago, on March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) and its crew departed on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy to fly to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing with no trace of the plane or its passengers ever found. Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers and 11 civilian crewmembers.
Join us on Facebook as we broadcast live from the Vietnam War ‘Welcome Home’ Room in the WAA National Museum during a special ceremony to remember all those lost on that day, and honor their families.
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Remember Me Story Gallery
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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 below. You can also view the gallery of stories. Be sure to use #RememberMe on social media!
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Thank you, MISSION BBQ and its customers, for your $359,567 donation. The contribution will not only sponsor 21,151 veterans’ wreaths to remember our fallen U.S. service members laid to rest at 154 participating locations on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, December 19, 2026 – but will support the year-round mission and free programs WAA offers.
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Women’s History Month Materials:
Medal of Honor Recipient Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
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Of the over 3,500 Medal of Honor Recipients, only one was a woman, and her medal was rescinded just before she died (though it was ultimately reinstated). This Women’s History Month, learn about Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only female Medal of Honor Recipient in our nation’s history.
Click below to view Women’s History Month Lesson plans for all grade levels. We encourage you to share them with a student or educator in your life!
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Women’s Wednesday on Wreaths Across America Radio
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March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate by tuning in to Wreaths Across America Radio each week for Women’s Wednesday: Sharing Strength in Every Story for inspiring, female-driven stories. Wednesday’s full-day lineup is focused on women’s stories in the military community.
Listen live on the iHeart, Audacy and TuneIn apps, or at the button.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Worcester Wreath
This month, we’re proud to highlight Worcester Wreath Co., a dedicated partner in the mission of Wreaths Across America.
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Worcester Wreath is also one of WAA’s largest donors, providing all the ceremonial wreaths for participating locations and, in years past, donating additional wreaths to help ensure full coverage at Arlington National Cemetery.
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The tradition began in 1992 when Morrill Worcester placed surplus wreaths at Arlington as a quiet tribute to our nation’s veterans. A 2005 photo of wreaths in the snow sparked national interest, leading to the founding of Wreaths Across America in 2007.
Each year, Worcester Wreath produces live, balsam veterans’ wreaths without a guaranteed order, ensuring wreaths are available regardless of confirmed sponsorship at the time of production. Their commitment helps make National Wreaths Across America Day possible in more than 5,500 participating locations nationwide.
Today, the Worcester family continues that legacy, supporting a mission rooted in remembrance, honor, and education.
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Show your Wreaths Across America support with the new 2026 Remember Me lapel pin.
Click on the button to purchase the pin, or view all of our merchandise here.
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Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission throughout the year:
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Royal Canadian Legion, US Branch #25 