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Team Red, White & Blue and Supporters Honor Veterans with Sweat Equity

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, veterans and supporters will complete a series of mountain climbers, power cleans, and functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who served our country. WOD for Warriors is a national fundraiser and workout of the day, presented by The Vitamin Shoppe and sponsored by FOX Nation.

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  • As part of the event, participants tackle the Armistice WOD at gyms across the country or virtually through the Team RWB App.
  • Host gyms organize fundraisers to support Team RWB's mission while enabling community members to do more than say "thank you" on Veterans Day.
  • "WOD for Warriors is an opportunity to show veterans that their best days are ahead," said Mike Erwin, Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization founded in 2010, is forging America's leading health and wellness community for military veterans, families, and their supporters.

Dedication and unveiling of the African American Veterans Monument

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first of its kind African American Veterans Monument (AAVM) will recognize the contributions of African Americans who have served and are currently serving in all six branches of the military, during the war and in peace times whether they enlisted voluntarily or were drafted. This Monument honors the contributions made by African American Veterans.

Key Points: 
  • This Monument honors the contributions made by African American Veterans.
  • African Americans have served in all 12 of the country's major conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War in 1775.
  • A disenfranchised group, African American Veterans, fought for the ideals of our country since its inception, despite facing unequal representation, disrespect, and disregard for their basic civil rights.
  • Thank you, in advance, for your support of the country's first-ever African American Veterans Monument.