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Wreaths Across America and Vietnam Veterans of America Announce National Partnership to Further Shared Mission of Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
Wreaths Across America (WAA), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom, is proud to announce a new national partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated exclusively to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual TEACH Award to Julie Nelson
Yesterday, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized local educator Julie` Nelson of Greenbrier, Arkansas, as the eleventh recipient of the organization’s annual TEACH Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who has contributed significantly to teaching the next generation to Remember and Honor those who serve in our nation’s military.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual LEARN Award to Cadence Smeltzer
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized 15-year-old Cadence Smeltzer of Hampton, Virginia, as the eighth recipient of the organization’s annual LEARN Award. This award is given to a young individual who has learned and understands the WAA mission, incorporates it into their life, and demonstrates that learning through action.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina
On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Honored with Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award
Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that Karen Worcester, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, is the 2025 recipient of the Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award. The award was presented Saturday, June 14, by the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Greater Kansas City Chapter in recognition of Worcester’s ongoing support of veterans and families of the fallen through the organization’s yearlong mission to remember, honor and teach.
From Coast-to-Coast Patriots are Remembered and Honored
"The DAR mission is historic preservation, education, and patriotism, and that works so nicely with remember, honor and teach."
Wreaths Across America and MCEC Unite to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Among Military-Connected Youth
As the back-to-school season begins, Wreaths Across America, in collaboration with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is spotlighting the importance of adopting proactive, research-based strategies to raise awareness of the unique attendance-related challenges faced by highly mobile students.
Out of the Shadows: Teaching the Korean War Through Veteran Voices, Inquiry, and Memory
Some stories come too late. That’s why the Out of the Shadows project matters so deeply.
Inspiring the Next Generation: MOWW’s 2025 National Youth Civics Summit
The 2025 National Youth Civics Summit (NYCS) brought 18 outstanding high school students from across the country to Washington, D.C. this summer for a transformative week of civic education, leadership development, and real-world learning.
Honoring 250 Years of the Army Chaplain Corps: An Interview with Army Chaplain (Ret.) Karen Diefendorf
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps—one of the oldest and most sacred institutions in military history. 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.
From Coast-to-Coast Patriots are Remembered and Honored
"The DAR mission is historic preservation, education, and patriotism, and that works so nicely with remember, honor and teach."
TEACH: The Meaning Behind The Mission
From the first time a veteran’s wreath was placed at Arlington National Cemetery by the founding family in 1992, the power of a personal connection with the past initiated an opportunity to teach, and to learn.
The Mobile Education Exhibit's Schedule
Visit the Mobile Education Exhibit in your community!
Join Us For Flags Across America
Each Tuesday morning, Wreaths Across America and supporters across the country join together to wave the American Flag.
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Anne-Marie Lynn with U.S. Legal Services
"Our contribution was to pay tribute to those fallen soldiers; my kids remembered that."
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Dan Welker with Smith Transport
“Mom said either you’re going to do something with your life in the military, or you’re going to be out of the house. I said to myself, Well, I might as well give this a shot."
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents OOIDA and Truckers for Troops
We encourage visitors to our website to support Wreaths Across America; in the process, our program is supported too.
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents the Nebraska Trucking Association for the Virtual Convoy
"Even today, when I’m around truck drivers, I feel like I’m around some of the best Americans you can possibly be around. These motor carriers and the allied companies I work with daily are doing such essential work."
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents David May with XPO
David comes from a long line of military men and knew he did not want to spend any length of time on a ship, so he chose the U.S. Army as his desired branch of service.
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Transportation Director Courtney George
It's never too early in the process to reach out and verify loads.
Wreaths Across America and Vietnam Veterans of America Announce National Partnership to Further Shared Mission of Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
Wreaths Across America (WAA), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom, is proud to announce a new national partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated exclusively to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual TEACH Award to Julie Nelson
Yesterday, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized local educator Julie` Nelson of Greenbrier, Arkansas, as the eleventh recipient of the organization’s annual TEACH Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who has contributed significantly to teaching the next generation to Remember and Honor those who serve in our nation’s military.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual LEARN Award to Cadence Smeltzer
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized 15-year-old Cadence Smeltzer of Hampton, Virginia, as the eighth recipient of the organization’s annual LEARN Award. This award is given to a young individual who has learned and understands the WAA mission, incorporates it into their life, and demonstrates that learning through action.
Wreaths Across America Presents Annual REMEMBER Award to Robert “Bob” Freeman of North Carolina
On Monday, June 23, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Robert “Bob” Freeman of Gastonia, North Carolina, as the ninth recipient of the organization’s REMEMBER Award. This award is given annually to an individual or group who Remembers the fallen and their sacrifice in a way that goes above and beyond.
The ATA Moving & Storage Conference Joins Wreaths Across America’s Truckloads of Remembrance
The American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference (ATA-MSC), the leading national organization representing household good moving companies and industry suppliers, is proud to announce its participation in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance in partnership with the nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA).
Wreaths Across America Executive Director Honored with Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award
Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that Karen Worcester, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, is the 2025 recipient of the Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award. The award was presented Saturday, June 14, by the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Greater Kansas City Chapter in recognition of Worcester’s ongoing support of veterans and families of the fallen through the organization’s yearlong mission to remember, honor and teach.
American Pride on Display at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Event
More than 2.7 million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths were Placed by Volunteers at 3,702 Participating Locations Across the Country
Wreaths Across America's Trucking Tributes Presents Truckstop
"We want to be a part of something meaningful, and we’ve found it in Wreaths Across America.”
LIVE! Wreaths Across America Appreciation Rally - Sponsored by FASTPORT and Tenstreet
Watch Live as we celebrate the efforts of thousands of volunteers across the country, supporters, and the trucking industry to fulfill the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Walmart Delivers over 100,000 Veterans’ Wreaths to be placed at Participating Cemeteries in Support of Wreaths Across America
Company to provide transportation support for wreath presentations across the United States
Lockheed Martin Donates $240,000 to Wreaths Across America
Contribution will sponsor 16,000 veterans’ wreaths to be placed at 32 participating locations across the country on Dec. 17.
FASTPORT and Tenstreet Support Annual Wreaths Across America Appreciation Dinner on the Eve of National Wreaths Across America Day
Chaplain (LTC) S. Pinkie Fischer, Assistant Executive Officer for the U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, to present as the evening’s keynote speaker.
