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Happy birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve! ??? And #THANKYOU to all of the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our waters. #SemperParatus #CoastGuardReserve

Honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, born on this day. Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty and worked as a surveyor, storekeeper, and postmaster before becoming a self-taught lawyer. On June 16, 1858, as a senatorial candidate, he delivered his famous "House Divided" speech in Springfield after accepting the Illinois Republican Party's nomination. As president, Lincoln led the country through the Civil War and preserved the union. Other notable achievements of his include the Emancipation Proclamation, the Homestead Act, the Gettysburg Address, the Pacific Railway Act, and the establishment of the Department of Agriculture. Lincoln remains the only president to hold a patent and is the most written-about figure in American history, with more than 18,000 books devoted to him. Now, more than ever, we are reminded again: "a house divided against itself can not stand." Let's lift our communities and become good neighbors. To find ways you can become more involved in civic participation, please visit military250.org

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As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us reflect on Dr. King's profound words: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Dr. King believed that true greatness is achieved through service to others. He emphasized that everyone has the capacity to serve, stating: "Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." In honor of his legacy, let's come together to strengthen our communities through acts of service. Whether it's volunteering at a local shelter, mentoring a young person, or participating in community clean-ups, every contribution counts. By dedicating our time and energy to help others, we not only uplift those around us but also continue Dr. King's mission of building a more compassionate society.

In 2025, the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps will celebrate their 250th anniversaries—and we'd like to invite you to participate in an initiative to bring 250 acts of service to the veteran and military family community and beyond! Every week, we'll present simple acts you can do for that will make a difference in your community, and in the lives of the people who served. Follow along to participate! #Military250 #HonoringServiceThroughService #BeTheChange

"We propose one more powerful resolution for 2025: to be active, service-driven citizens. This resolution is not just about fulfilling our civic duties, but about embracing the patriotism and pride that unite us as Americans." -A message from our co-founders, Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPd8z-HT #HonoringThePast #InspiringTheFuture #Military250 Join us at mil250.org + follow for ways to make an impact!

ICYMI: Vet the Vote was recently featured on WJXT in Jacksonville! ?? Looking forward to a new year of recruiting, honoring, and educating the next generation of poll workers, across the nation! #VettheVote #Vote #Volunteer #SupportThoseWhoDo

A wreath for every hero. ???? Reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of our fallen service members on Wreaths Across America Day, and every day.

Today, we proudly celebrate the 388th birthday of the National Guard! ?? Since 1638, the Guard has been "Always Ready, Always There" — protecting our nation, serving our communities, and answering the call in times of need. #ThankYou #NationalGuard #385YearsStrong #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Thank you, #Jacksonville! Vet the Vote co-founder, Ellen Gustafson, was joined by EAC Public Affairs Specialist Clark, EAC Chairman Ben Hovland, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, EAC Vice Chair Donald Palmer, We the Veterans and Military Families Director of Operations Julie Hendricks, and others to recognize poll workers at the USS ORLECK NAVAL MUSEUM INC last week! Veterans and military family members enjoyed music from the US Navy Band Southeast and free tours of the ship! #Vote #Volunteer #SupportThoseWhoDo