In the spirit of spreading joy and warmth during the holiday season, Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) is once again organizing its much-anticipated Veteran Angel Tree Program. This heartwarming initiative, launched in 2018, has grown exponentially, touching the lives of over 870 Veterans and their families in the past few years. The goal of the program is simple yet impactful: to extend a helping hand…
In October, Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) sponsored three Veterans on the “Tour of Honor” flight through Honor Flight. This initiative, funded by the Melissa Anderson Project, established in memory of a former WHMH member, provides financial support for younger Veterans to serve as guardians on Honor Flight journeys. In 2023, WHMH has covered the expenses for a total of…
The following article was penned by Neil Hebert of KSBY News. Welcome Home Military Heroes had the privilege of greeting the returning Honor Flight Veterans. Approximately 800 individuals joined us at the airport to celebrate their homecoming. To view the welcome home video, click the link provided below the article. By: Neil Hebert Honor Flight Central Coast California returned from their…
In a truly unforgettable moment at the Grand Ole Opry, country music star Craig Morgan, aged 59, made a surprising decision to reenlist in the U.S. Army Reserves as a warrant officer. This historic event marked the first commissioning at the iconic home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee. Expressing his emotions ahead of the ceremony, Morgan shared, “I feel…
16 to 19 May – We are thrilled to share the exciting results of our recent participation in the NASCAR Day Give-A-Thon! Over the course of 75 incredible hours, Welcome Home Military Heroes had the privilege to raise funds for Central Coast Veterans and gain visibility in front of NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation. As we embarked on this fundraiser,…
Below are the testimonies from the Veterans that WHMH paid to go on the April 2023 Honor Flight trip. Without YOUR generosity donations, we would not be able to continue this mission. Article: WHMH sends 5 Young Veterans to DC as Honor Flight Guardians – Melissa Anderson Fund Donate Robert Raymond – Navy Veteran – VP of Band of Brothers…
April 24 to 26 – Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) is dedicated to honoring and supporting our nation’s veterans, and our latest effort to bridge the gap between younger and older generations of Veterans is no exception. The Melissa Anderson Fund, created in honor of one of WHMH’s members who passed away, aims to help younger Veterans experience the Honor…
Oh, what a heartwarming scene it was, as Welcome Home Military Heroes and Honor Flight came together to welcome home our beloved veterans! Over 70 of our Heroes, who had fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, were welcomed back to Santa Maria Airport with open arms. The significance of this event cannot be overstated, for it was the…
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Mr. Seagoe, the brave 100-year-old World War II veteran we honored in our previous article, has passed away and gone home to be with the Lord. Our hearts ache for his family as they go through this difficult time. However, we are grateful that we had the opportunity to…
Arroyo Grande – Harold Roberts Evans, a U.S. Army veteran who served as a Sergeant in WWII, recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a parade and party organized by Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) in Arroyo Grande. The celebration began with a ‘Veteran Vehicle Salute’ involving over 50 members who signed birthday and thank-you cards before parading to Evans’ house…
