Freedom is not doing whatever you want. It’s understanding what your choices cost. Every step you take… leads somewhere. And every decision leaves a mark—whether you see it now or later. Most people focus on the choice. Few think about the consequence. Stoic wisdom teaches this clearly:

Stopped by the Missouri National Veterans Memorial in Perryville, Missouri. What a sight. One of the founding members and largest donors, Jim Eddleman, fought valiantly in the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam conflict. He carried several severely wounded – to the medevac helicopter. Jim made a

U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Scott Milam. May 15, 1992 - October 21, 2025 Jon found joy in the simple things; fishing on a quiet day, spending time outdoors, shooting with friends, and gathering around a board game with the people closest to him. A true nerd at heart! He found peace in the compa

About us A Hero’s Promise Award winning Nonprofit 2020 Superior Service Award 2019 Distinguished Service Award A Hero’s Promise (AHP) is a veteran service nonprofit that remembers the fallen who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and supporting their families left behind. Our mission is to cre

This Day In History - On 27 October 1943, the War Department formally establishes the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) awards in Section I, War Department Circular 269: "The present war has demonstrated the importance of highly-proficient, tough, hard, and a