Operation Troop Support

07/30/2026

🇺🇸 CALL TO SERVICE! 🇺🇸

Our neighbors with the Beverly Veterans Council are seeking Volunteers to help with the Freedom Tribute Traveling Vietnam Wall from July 29th–August 1st.

📞 If available/interested please call Corey at 978-304-3116

Volunteers are desperately needed- one day or the whole weekend, you choose.

Beverly Veteran Services
Eastern Essex Veterans Service
American Legion: Post 194 (Hamilton, MA)
American Legion Post 98 Rockport MA
American Legion Riders Chapter 113
Amvets Post 32 Gloucester, MA
Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3
Sons of American Legion Capt. Lester S. Wass Post 3
City of Gloucester, MA
Manchester American Legion

07/30/2026

https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/29324/events/277725

07/23/2026

This Saturday from 12-3. Come see us at the DAV Chapter 64 Beach Party! We’re looking forward to a great day filled with food, games, laughter, and fellowship.

Bring your family, your lawn chair, and your appetite!

See you at Red Rock Park!

07/16/2026

Don’t miss the family friendly 11th annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead! FREE Admission Saturday July 18, 2026, 10am-4pm at historic Patton Homestead, General Patton’s home, 650 Asbury St, Hamilton, MA. Rain or shine. Celebrate the conclusion of the 250th birthday of the American Revolution and the U.S. Army. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3cux7rTMilitarySeviceDay

Find aviation schedule updates through 7/17/26 on Facebook as American Legion: Post 194 (Hamilton MA)

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

Operation Troop Support will have booths at these two upcoming events. Both will be filled with lots of family fun activities. Hope to see you there!

06/27/2026

Today, June 27, is National PTSD Awareness Day, a day dedicated to understanding and challenging misconceptions about post-traumatic stress disorder. This observance, established by the U.S. Senate in 2010, aims to encourage those struggling to seek help! PTSD Awareness Month, observed throughout June, highlights the importance of recognizing the condition's impact and promoting available treatments.

PTSD can affect anyone, with approximately 5% of Americans experiencing it in a given year. Veterans are also significantly impacted, with 7 out of every 100 veterans developing PTSD at some point in their lives. To support those affected, resources like the Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) and mobile apps such as "Mindfulness Coach" and “PTSD Coach" are available.

If you or someone you know is struggling with
PTSD, consider the following steps:

• Seek support: Reach out to counseling, therapy, or support groups
• Practice self-care: Engage in activities like mindfulness, journaling, and limiting stress
• Offer support: If someone you care about has PTSD, ask how you can help and offer words of comfort.

06/23/2026

When the Coast Guard "Reserve" was authorized by act of Congress on June 23, 1939, the Coast Guard was given a legislative mandate to use civilian volunteers to promote safety on and over the high seas. Today we celebrate the Birthday of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

06/08/2026

A reminder that services for Mark will be held Thursday. There will be a gathering of friends and loved ones at his nephew Michael’s home: 171 Old Burley Street in Danvers. If you are interested in attending please reach out to Dick Moody. His nephew has expressed interest in hearing stories about Mark.

View Mark J. McDermott's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.