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Billy Bob Thornton Shirt Auction Benefiting Veterans and Rescue Animals

Billy Bob Thornton has donated his iconic flannel shirt from the frequently aired T-Mobile commercial. Billy Bob Thornton is an Academy Award–winning actor, director, writer, and musician known for his unforgettable roles in films like Sling Blade, Armageddon, and more! His recent T-Mobile desert commercial quickly became a fan favorite, with viewers instantly noticing his

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Strengthening Veteran Transitions Through Purposeful Partnerships

The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is proud to support three impactful programs that harness the unique power of service dogs to help veterans navigate life after military service: Each program brings a holistic approach to veteran reintegration—whether through job readiness, emotional support, or renewed purpose. Together, they reflect our ongoing commitment to backing community-driven

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The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes Awards Grant to Soldiers to Sidelines

Soldiers to Sidelines is dedicated to educating, certifying, developing and supporting members of the military community to become expert coaches and exemplary role models for youth. The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes has awarded Soldiers to Sidelines a $50,000 Military Heroes Grant to support their Coaching Summit, scheduled for July 24-26th in Nashville, Tenn. This

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The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes Awards Grants to Support Veteran Career Readiness Programs

Four Block and Operation New Uniform are organizations dedicated to equipping active-duty service members and veterans with the resources to translate their military experience into successful civilian careers. The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes has awarded Military Heroes Grants of $50,000 each to Four Block and Operation New Uniform (ONU) to support their vital Veteran

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The PenFed Foundation Celebrates the Graduation of Project Opportunity

The PenFed Foundation is proud to celebrate the recent graduation of the Project Opportunity Cohort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a program proudly funded through our Military Heroes Grant. Project Opportunity is a free entrepreneurship training initiative designed to empower veterans across the State of Maryland. This 10-week intensive course equips active duty, reserve, guard,

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The PenFed Foundation Partners with Tony La Russa for the Celebrate Cardinals Championships

The PenFed Foundation is proud to be a nonprofit partner for Celebrate Cardinals Championships, a special event taking place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6:45 PM at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. This unforgettable evening will celebrate the legendary St. Louis Cardinals teams from 2000–2011, featuring iconic players, game highlights, behind-the-scenes stories,

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Celebrating SMART Heroes Graduates and a $50K Grant from The PenFed Foundation

We’re proud to share these photos from two recent SMART Heroes events: the graduation ceremony for the latest cohort in DuPont, WA, and a visit to the Colorado Springs, CO, cohort at the Air Force Academy Chapel renovation project. The PenFed Foundation awarded a $50,000 Military Heroes Grant to support the SMART Heroes Program. This

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