The Flags of Valor Blog

Why we choose DonorsChoose

Why we choose DonorsChoose

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic we found ourselves struggling to balance the stress of our professional lives with our most important commitments to our children.  With schools closed it seemed impo...

Vietnam Veterans - A National Treasure

Vietnam Veterans - A National Treasure

After September 11th, the United States rallied behind its military service men and women in ways that hadn’t been seen since World War 2.  Unfortunately for the veterans of the Vietnam War, this w...

Celebrating a Hero:  Ellie Marks

Celebrating a Hero: Ellie Marks

Sometimes we get to be a part of something extraordinary.  Working with our partners at Under Armour and Dwayne Johnson's team to celebrate an American hero...No exception!  Together, we were able ...

Thin Red Line: A Daily Reminder To Thank Our First Responders

Thin Red Line: A Daily Reminder To Thank Our First Responders

As Americans, we know we all have a duty to our country. For first responders, that duty carries on to their neighbors, as well. First responders are people who run toward a crisis rather than away...

Diversity in the Military - A Veteran's Perspective

Diversity in the Military - A Veteran's Perspective

Many decades after the American civil rights movement, the US military continues to benefit from a diverse fighting force and this has expanded beyond the ranks of the military into the public. Few...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Flag Build

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Flag Build

In the summer of 2018 we began a long campaign with our partners at Under Armour to create a custom flag design for one of the most inspirational figures, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (DJ). After mont...

Under Armour & Flags of Valor - The Team

Under Armour & Flags of Valor - The Team

Partners since 2017, Flags of Valor and Under Armour have teamed up on dozens of projects benefiting American veterans and the public at large... two passionately driven organizations focused on be...

Impactful Partners - TAPS and the NFL

Impactful Partners - TAPS and the NFL

At Flags of Valor, our mission is to remember, employ, and empower our heroes. Our long term involvement with TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) focuses on remembering. What is TAPS? ...

$1,000,000 for Veterans and First Responders!

$1,000,000 for Veterans and First Responders!

October was a busy month for us here at Flags of Valor. We hosted our Inaugural Charity Golf Event and also earned the Veteran-Owned Business Achievement Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ou...

Brian Steorts and Joe Shamess Receive US Chamber of Commerce Veteran Business of the Year

Flags of Valor Named 2019 Veteran Business of the Year - US Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named Flags of Valor the 2019 Dream Big Awards Veteran-Owned Business of the Year. This extraordinary honor, presented on October 16, 2019, at the Dream Big Gala --...