As milspouses, we often experience acts of generosity from strangers. The support can look like a snack and a place to rest at the USO or local schools writing cards and encouragement to our deployed spouses. Our guest Brittany Raines shares a way we can give back to our communities through GivingTuesdayMilitary (Nov 29, 2022).

On Army Wife Talk Radio, Annie sat down with the Director of Community Engagement for GivingTuesdayMilitary Brittany Raines to learn more about this amazing organization. Four milspouses launched GivingTuesdayMilitary in 2019 with the goal to inspire intentional acts of kindness that can create a ripple of change that spreads far and wide. That ripple is currently extending through 40 states and five countries. 

Brittany shares how you and your community can join this movement. Anyone can volunteer from milspouses to military members to patriotic community members. Acts of kindness can be as big as a local blood drive or as small as writing encouraging chalk messages in a public space. All acts of kindness contribute to the spirit of creating a calmer and more generous world. 

Check out the website https://givingtuesdaymilitary.com. There are fantastic pictures and examples from previous years. Join the movement this year on social media at Instagram or Twitter

News 6 with Emma

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of November 7th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Emma Tighe:

Navy Destroyer Lends a Hand

A coast guard call went out on October 18th in Hawaii asking for all available boats to assist in a rescue. What they did not expect was for the Navy destroyer USS Daniel Inouye to answer the call. The Sea Diamond, a commercial fishing boat, was dealing with a broken propeller shaft and was stranded out at sea. The coast guard sent out a mayday request on their behalf and the USS Inouye happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Two hours after the call went out the Navy destroyer had the fishing boat towed into harbor.

“It is our duty to provide help to our fellow mariners whenever and wherever they need it, and Inouye’s crew responded admirably and professionally to make sure we could return the Sea Diamond and her crew to safe harbor,” said US Navy Cmdr. Dave Haile, the commanding officer of the destroyer turned rescue vessel, in a released statement. We all know fishermen are known for their tall tales, but this true story might top them all for the Sea Diamond crew!

Learn more at coffeeordie.com

 Speaking of Coffee, Starbucks Brews Up Some Appreciation for US Veterans 

Current and former military service men and women will have the opportunity to start their Veterans Day celebrations strong with a free coffee from Starbucks! Veterans can receive one tall hot coffee on November 11th. This free coffee is also being offered to all dependents with a valid military ID. 

Splurging on a macchiato instead? Fortunately, That’s not the only love Starbucks is showing to military members this Veterans Day.  25 cents of every coffee served on the 11th will be donated evenly between two military charities. These organizations are Headstrong and Team Red White and Blue. 

Headstrong provides no-cost counseling to veterans and their families. They are paired with counselors trained in PTSD and other combat-related mental health issues. Their services are provided in person in 12 different states or through telehealth. Team Red White And Blue, or RWB for short, offers events, workouts and running groups for military members, veterans, and their families. They are proud to have 200 locations nationwide. 

Sounds like my perfect coffee! Hot, caffeinated, and free of charge 

For more information head to Starbucks.com
Good News, Gamers! Call of Duty Fans Play for a Cause 

A new charitable bundle for the Modern Warfare II / Warzone 2.0 will soon be available for gamers, with proceeds being used to help veterans. the Call Of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E) Protector Pack will be the only cosmetic pack available for the next few weeks for the game. 

The proceeds for this pack, which includes ten items, will go directly to The Endowment, which helps U.S. and British veterans find jobs in the civilian market. Call of Duty has already helped place over 100,000 veterans in sustainable jobs and careers.

If you are a veteran yourself you can snag the pack free of charge.

As video gaming is already popular in the military community, it’s nice to see the love goes both ways!

Learn more at Forbes.com

You can check out more of this week’s top stories here

Empowerment Patrol Report with Amanda B.

Today, we are showcasing Army Wife Network’s Everyday Empowerment recipient, Amanda Krieger.

I nominated Amanda Krieger for this recognition because she has empowered me so much as a military spouse, reader, and aspiring author. Even when she is going through rough waters and overcoming her own obstacles, she remains a true friend. Amanda has been one of my biggest supporters with my writing and always finds a way to check in with me. Amanda, I’m so proud to have you as a friend and writing sister. You are so loved, and I couldn’t be more grateful for your support. Thank you for everything you’ve done to empower me to accomplish my goals and dreams. 

Thank you so much to Amanda Krieger for doing your part to empower military families around the world.

Sponsor

This podcast episode is brought to you by Fitbit Health Solutions. At Fitbit, we’re on a mission to help everyone be healthier. In celebration of Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month, we’re honoring America’s heroes with a special military discount. Now through November 25th, Fitbit is offering 35% off its latest line-up of devices. Grab one for you and a loved one so you can embark on your journey to better health together. Visit ID.Me/fitbit-veterans-deals for more details. 

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