The Vet Space

05/27/2026

We’re getting closer.

Women Veterans Day is almost here.

If you’ve been thinking about attending now is the time to lock in.

🔗 https://bit.ly/2026-women-veterans-day

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Reflections 🇺🇸

Memorial Day has always carried a different weight for many of us in the veteran community.

For some, it is remembrance.
For some, it is grief.
For others, it is complicated.

Today, we honor the lives of the men and women who never made it home — including those whose stories were overlooked, silenced, or forgotten by history. We hold space for the fallen, the survivors carrying invisible wounds, and the families forever changed by loss.

At The Vet Space, we believe remembrance is more than ceremony.
It is truth-telling.
It is community.
It is making sure people are not erased.

As we gather this weekend in nature, with family, with community, or in quiet reflection, may we remember the true cost of freedom and the humanity behind every uniform.

🕯️ May their names be remembered.
🕯️ May their stories continue to be told.
🕯️ May we build a world worthy of their sacrifice.

And for those navigating Memorial Day with heavy hearts, mixed emotions, survivor’s guilt, or silent grief — you are not alone here.

05/23/2026

D-Day 82nd Anniversary, all female parachute team.

All-female team to parachute into Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2026/5/fox-force-foundation-and-vfw-come-together-for-first-ever-d-day-commemoration

05/22/2026

Congratulations are in order and a BIG thank you for all the effort put into getting state park passes for our veterans. 🇺🇸

I am honored to announce that I have been selected as the inaugural recipient of the VFW Department of Georgia State Legislator of the Year Award.

As a 30-year Army Veteran and servant leader, this recognition is deeply meaningful to me. Advocating for veterans, mental health, working families, and our communities has always been personal because service does not end when the uniform comes off.

I want to sincerely thank the VFW Department of Georgia for this distinguished honor and for their continued commitment to those who have served our nation.

This award is not just for me — it represents every veteran, every family, and every community member who continues to believe in service, leadership, and making a difference. I remain committed to being a voice for the people and continuing the work under the Gold Dome. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Looking for something free to do, check out Universoul Circus - free with your veteran id card on Memorial Day.🇺🇸
https://www.facebook.com/share/18KUncmsKV/

05/20/2026

We’re live and listening. 🌿

Today’s conversation centered on Black women’s voices, lived experiences, and the issues impacting our communities in real time. We appreciate leaders taking time to show up, hear concerns, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Jon Ossoff and Rep. Lucy McBath.

At The Vet Space, we believe connection and community begin with listening. 🖤

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

It’s been a week, and our minds are still on this amazing garden experience. 🌱

CTW, thank you for the sneak peek into what you’re building for our communities. Spaces rooted in healing, intention, sustainability, and connection are deeply needed especially for veterans and those seeking peace in a fast-moving world.

There was something special about being surrounded by nature, good conversation, and a vision bigger than ourselves. Experiences like this remind us that healing doesn’t always happen inside four walls. Sometimes it looks like gardens, fresh air, community, and people willing to plant seeds for future generations.

We’re grateful to have witnessed a piece of that vision firsthand. ❤️💙🥾

05/16/2026

Special event May 27th on Marietta, GA. Come get a free pet adoption! Service dogs are great but companion dogs (and cats) can easily become your new cuddle partner. Come check out available pets. The Cobb County Adoption Trailer will be there with available pets you can take home with you.