V²M - The Veteran Magazine

08/12/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! ❤️

FB may have put a limit on how many businesses we can tag in one post, but there are still more wonderful businesses and organizations that deserve a shout-out!! So, here’s Part 2 of our Expo giveaway thank-yous!

Every business and organization that contributed is helping us add a little something extra to the day for our Veterans and military families, and we truly appreciate the support. ❤️

MISSION BBQ
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Balloons & Company
Olive Garden
LongHorn Steakhouse
Starbucks
Shipley Do-Nuts
Bruster's of Lynchburg

Thanks to all of these donations, we'll have gift cards, prizes and other goodies to give away throughout the Veteran Appreciation Expo this Saturday!

08/12/2026

𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬!

This Saturday’s Veteran Appreciation Expo wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without the businesses and organizations that stepped up to donate gift cards, prizes, and other goodies for us to give away throughout the day!

Apparently Facebook says there's a limit to how many businesses we can thank in one post. 😂 We disagree. So here's Part 1 of our Expo giveaway thank-yous! We are incredibly grateful to:

Harley Davidson of Lynchburg
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
AARP Virginia
Centra Hospice
Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living
Empower & Flourish
MiniCamelot's Emotional Support Horses - MESH
Neurolumen LLC
Karen Brooks, Associate Broker - Elite Realty - Licensed in Virginia

Every one of these donations gives us another opportunity to make the day a little more special for the Veterans and military families who come out to join us.

08/07/2026

If you're down south, add this to your calendar and take your family out for a great day!!

2 DAYS UNTIL CAROLINA VET FEST!!!!

Come on out to Old Armor Beer Company this Saturday, August 8th, and party with us to help raise money for Camp4Heroes, Inc.

13 musical performances
2 stages
Vendor Market
Raffles

Free event for the whole family!!!!

Kerns Trucking
Music Go Round - Rock Hill, SC
Veteran Community Network
Renewal by Andersen of the Carolinas
K Bar Soap Co.
Joyce Windows
Dudes Dudin
Stage4Change
OMG promotions
Ambient Absie
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08/04/2026

For years, we've been collecting Veteran resources and discounts to help people here in Central Virginia. Every time we came across a good organization or a business offering a Veteran discount, we'd add it to our growing list.

Eventually, that list got big enough that we realized it needed a home. Now, it includes over 300 local and national resources.

Is it every resource out there? Not even close.

That's why we're also HUGE fans of what Coming Home Well, The Taylor Foundation, and Mission Roll Call have built. We all share the same goal: making sure no Veteran or military family has to search any harder than they already do.

If you know of a resource or Veteran discount we should add, let us know. We'd love to keep growing it.

Resource links are the comments ⏬

07/31/2026

🩸 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃. 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒. 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 $𝟕𝟎! 🩸

We're excited to welcome The Blood Connection back to the 3rd Annual Veteran Appreciation Expo! The Blood Connection will be providing a $70 reward to eligible donors who give blood at the event.

If you've been thinking about donating blood, this is a great opportunity to make a difference. Blood donations help save lives every single day, and your generosity can have a lasting impact on patients throughout our region.

🩸 Saturday, August 15
🩸 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🩸 American Legion Post 16 | Lynchburg

Whether you're coming to explore Veteran resources, meet local organizations, enjoy great food and live music, or simply support the community, we hope you'll consider rolling up your sleeve while you're there.

Every donation matters. Every donor makes a difference.

Tag someone who donates blood regularly, or better yet, bring a friend and make an even bigger impact! 🇺🇸

07/22/2026

You don't want to miss this interview with Alex West at Coming Home Well!!

The raid. The manhunt. The healing. 🪖

Operation Neptune Spear changed history. But the story of the men behind the mission is far more complex than just one night in Abbottabad.

Tom and Dan sat down with former SEAL Team Six Team Leader Alex West for an exclusive GOLD SHIELDS interview. From the high-stakes breach of the compound to the quiet, often ignored battle against PTSD and moral injury at home, Alex tells the story that hasn’t been heard.

He speaks candidly about the fight to approve life-saving ibogaine treatments for veterans who are still being left behind.

A conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔥 Tune in Wednesday nights at 9PM on CHW Streaming Radio
🎧Where to connect:
cominghomewell.com
Google Play and Apple Store
Alexa Skills c.h.w. streaming radio
Live365
TuneIn

07/22/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Bedford Area Welcome Center is now an official V²M The Veteran Magazine Distribution Location! 🇺🇸

If you’re visiting Bedford or passing through, stop by and pick up your complimentary FREE copy.

Thank you to the Bedford Area Welcome Center for helping us connect Veterans, their families, and our community through stories, resources, and local partnerships. 💪