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Arlington, VA - Wreaths Across America. Photo Credit: American Military University
Arlington, VA – Wreaths Across America. Photo Credit: American Military University

Any form of philanthropy can be a learning experience, if you pay attention. When you’re opting to give up a piece of yourself, your time, a possession, or your money it is important to pay attention to the effort involved and the potential takeaways. Back when I was in high school philanthropy during the holidays meant giving a new unwrapped toy, or donating cans to a food drive. Paying homage to soldiers that have served our country never came to mind as a way to give back during the season of giving. For me, the meaning of seasonal giving changed this year. In my attendance this year at the annual Wreaths Across America event, with American Military University, my perception on seasonal philanthropy completely changed.

Podcast interview with George Vukovich
Associate Vice President of Veteran’s and Related Communities, American Military University

With the holiday just around the corner most people will be readying their grills, or packing their cars for a road trip to the beach. It’s easy to forget why this holiday is celebrated every year. To those who have served, and those who have lost loved ones in war, this holiday means something a little different. This is a time to memorialize those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the country, their life.