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From Combat To Chemo
At 17, Matthew King watched the Twin Towers fall on his father’s television and knew exactly what he had to do. By 19, he was sleeping on the hood of a tank in Iraq, a machine gunner, Infantry Division. He…
Veterans Day: This month, on November 11, our nation pauses to celebrate Veterans Day.
Today, our nation pauses to celebrate Veterans Day. Dating back to World War I, we spend (or at least we should spend) this day honoring the tremendous service and sacrifice of those who, throughout our 250-year history, defended our freedom…
HVAF’s NEW Donation Drop Off Location
HVAF’s NEW Donation Drop Off Location 45 E 10th Street: While drop-offs were previously made at the main entrance of HVAF HQ. FOOD, CLOTHING, and HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/HYGIENE PRODUCT DONATIONS should now be brought behind the building to make the process…
On the 25th Anniversary of September 11
On the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Last week, our nation paused for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. It is fitting that this milestone anniversary takes place during our country’s…
Small Decisions – By Navy Veteran Ryan
Small Decisions – By Navy Veteran Ryan Have you ever stopped to think about how the smallest decisions can completely change the course of your life? In the moment, they rarely feel significant. One compromise. One excuse. One shortcut. You…
One of the Biggest Veteran Recource Fairs in the State!
Stand Down 2026: A Day of Impact For Our Hoosier Heroes This year’s Stand Down event, one of the largest veteran resource fairs in the state yielded remarkable results, further demonstrating the strength of collective community action in supporting veterans…
A New Era!
A New Era for HVAF After 22 months of construction, last week we celebrated the complete restoration of Manchester Apartments. We’ve been focused on restoring this important part of our housing inventory since the fire. And I’m so proud to…
From a Rest Stop to a Fresh Start: Mark’s Story
From a Rest Stop to a Fresh Start: Mark’s Story Mark enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at just 18 years old. More than three decades later, he found himself sitting in a small apartment in Terre Haute, Indiana,…
How Robert Found Hope
How Robert Found Hope For years, Robert lived a life defined by success. He signed up for the military at 16 in a delayed entry program. He graduated high school on a Friday and was on a train to Fort…
America 250!
America’s 250th As we celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, it gives us an opportunity to stop and reflect on the sacrifices that make this birthday, and our freedom, possible. Generations of Americans, starting with the very first generation…