Articles from Wreaths Across America

Support local Sponsorship Groups in your community now while sharing the year-long mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.

The NATSO Foundation kicks off participation as part of Military Appreciation Month and will help honor and remember our nation’s servicemembers laid to rest.

Truckloads of Remembrance winners recognized for their outstanding efforts to help “Move the Mission”

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – May 1, 2025, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the reopening of the Lindbergh Crate Museum on Tuesday, May 20, with a special “Crate Day” event hosted for local students and the local community as part of the organization’s TEACH Program. This exciting event marks a significant moment in preserving and sharing a unique piece of American history. Following the student tours from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, the Museum will be open to the public from 2-4 pm ET.

Dedicated carriers honored for a decade of helping “move the mission.”

Free lesson plans released in anticipation of Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day – held this year on Thursday, March 27

142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – February 13, 2025, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America Radio, the leading internet radio station dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans and their families, proudly announces that its programming lineup has expanded to more than 75 unique programs. See the complete schedule and additional information on all programs at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio.

Wreaths Across America and American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., continue to collaborate to build patriotic awareness and share stories of service and sacrifice.

On Monday, Feb. 3rd, Wreaths Across America remembers the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester – Join this special event virtually!

“Keep Moving Forward”

National Wreaths Across America Day Sees the Placement of More Than Three Million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths at over 4,909 Participating Locations Nationwide

The event celebrates the efforts of millions of volunteers and supporters nationwide; the highlight of the evening will be the keynote speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient, former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha

The company will match veteran wreath sponsorships made up to $500,000!

This unique museum on wheels will visit 17 states next year to honor local veterans and teach the community!

For the 10th year, Chevrolet will lead the country’s longest veterans’ parade with wrapped vehicles transporting Gold and Blue Star families, veterans and American patriots!

MISSION BBQ will host a public event with the nonprofit’s Mobile Education Exhibit at its Myrtle Beach location as part of the campaign launch!

Tune in to hear LIVE coverage of the week-long trip!

Tune in to hear LIVE coverage of the week-long trip!

Honor Fleet drivers find pride and purpose in honoring our nation's heroes.

Tune in on Thursday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about resources and opportunities to positively impact the lives of these veterans.

Veterans, first responders and volunteers take part in a national flag-waving event to show pride and unity as a nation.

The partnership aims to provide free lesson plans, resources and activities.

The national award recognizes transportation providers for outstanding efforts to honor veterans and their families.

Nationwide journey to welcome home our nation’s Vietnam-era veterans continues

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces a new Teach Partnership Agreement with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC®). Through this new partnership, both organizations agree to collaborate to create engaging and relevant content designed to TEACH in a way that fosters strong character development, civic responsibility, respect, and honor.

Support local Sponsorship Groups in your community while sharing the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.

Tune in on June 12 at 1 pm EST to hear stories of resiliency, purpose, and success.

The second in a series of four free quarterly webinars will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 4 pm ET.

Virtual and in-person options allow participants to join in from anywhere while helping sponsor veterans’ wreaths for the participating location of their choosing!

The collaboration underscores unwavering commitment to honoring veterans and fostering a strong national unity.

The nonprofit unveils an enhanced program called “Truckloads of Remembrance” while attending the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville

“Mission Veteran Expedition: Honoring Vietnam Veterans in the Transportation Industry” returns to Vietnam with ten veterans, documenting their personal experiences of historic events and healing.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine— March 4, 2024, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America Radio, the leading internet radio station dedicated to honoring veterans and their families, proudly announces a significant expansion in its programming lineup. With a commitment to providing diverse and engaging content, Wreaths Across America Radio now offers over 50 unique shows, including seven new veteran-centric programs.

129 locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.

The free, four-part, quarterly webinar is designed for educators of youth of all ages.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Me., and ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 5, 2024 – Wreaths Across America proudly welcomes Noreen O’Neil as the newest addition to its team, serving as the Corporate Development Specialist with a primary focus on raising awareness and partnerships in the Washington D.C., Arlington, Va., region. With a distinguished background in nonprofit leadership and military family advocacy, O’Neil brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

“Live with Purpose.”

National Wreaths Across America Day Sees the Placement of Three Million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths at over 4,225 Participating Locations Across the Country

Featuring keynote speaker medically retired Army Staff Sgt. and artist, Zeke Crozier, the event celebrates the efforts of millions of volunteers and supporters across the country.

Veteran wreath sponsorships made for placement at Arlington National Cemetery will be matched by the company up to $250,000!

This unique museum on wheels could be coming to your hometown to help honor local veterans and teach the community!

Tune in to hear LIVE coverage of the week-long trip!

Chevrolet to once again lead the country’s longest veterans’ parade with wrapped vehicles transporting Gold and Blue Star families, veterans, and American patriots!

Farmersville, Texas, is the hometown of World War II hero Audie Murphy.

State Trucking Associations partnered with the national nonprofit to raise awareness and support the mission.

Nonprofits agree to work together to help support common missions for veterans and their families.

Volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders, and their families will all participate in a national flag-waving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity felt on September 12, 2001.

Columbia Falls, Maine, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new, back-to-school curriculum as part of its year-round TEACH program. The free, downloadable, standards-based lesson plans include resources for all grade levels.

The national award recognizes transportation providers for outstanding efforts to honor veterans and their families

Look for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit in your town!

‘Do Good Twice’ by supporting local Sponsorship Groups while sharing the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach

Nonprofits agree to work together to help support common missions for veterans and their families.

Broadcast live on Wreaths Radio, this free, public event will include a visit from the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit!

TEACH Program provides free access to curriculum and educational resources specific to character and service-based learning.

Wreaths Across America Radio to Broadcast Live from the Event!

Discussion recorded in front of a live audience at the Vaught Center located in the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Va.

National nonprofit’s Mobile Education Exhibit will be on display and Wreaths Across America Radio will be broadcasting LIVE at The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration’s event: “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and Their Families”

National effort will support all participating organizations while honoring and remembering our nation’s veterans

Virtual and in-person options allow participants to join in from anywhere while helping sponsor veterans’ wreaths for the participating location of their choosing!

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April 11, 2023 — Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the 2023 Youth Service Project as part of its year-round TEACH program. The project will tie into the national nonprofit’s 2023 theme, ‘Serve and Succeed.’

101 participating locations will receive sponsored wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission

New programming added to the Wreaths Radio lineup is veteran-centric and aims to inform, educate, and entertain!

In support of WAA’s new theme for 2023, veterans will discuss how their service helped drive their success.