How We Help Veterans

Joining our mission is a pledge to honor all who served our nation — past, present, and future. Their sacrifice shaped our history and safeguards our future, and it is our duty to preserve their legacy with reverence.

Why It Matters -

  • Courage Preserved

    We honor the bravery of America’s veterans, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered with dignity and reverence.

    A soldier with a tear-streaked face in distress is being consoled by another soldier in a military uniform, against a background of grass and foliage.

  • Sacrifice Enshrined

    Each story carries the cost of freedom, inspiring future generations through lives dedicated to courage, service, and sacrifice.

    Black and white photo of soldiers during wartime, with one soldier in the foreground wearing a helmet and binoculars around his neck, and other soldiers in the background.

  • Legacies Enduring

    Through memory and storytelling, we ensure veterans’ legacies endure to inspire generations yet to come.

    A group of soldiers helping a wounded comrade during a battlefield moment, with some soldiers supporting and attending to him in a rural outdoor setting.

  • Unity Inspired

    Each story is a living monument—honoring the past, safeguarding the present, and inspiring generations yet to come.

    Black and white photo of soldiers rescuing a wounded soldier near a riverbank.
An elderly man wearing a cowboy hat and a checkered shirt sitting indoors, with a large black and white photo on an easel behind him that displays a historical group photo of people in vintage clothing.
An elderly man in a military uniform and beret is sitting in a room, holding a photograph of a young soldier aiming a rifle in snowy terrain.

Guardians of Memory

  • Become a Member

    Be part of our community of supporters preserving veterans’ voices. Your membership sustains education, archives, and outreach that inspire future generations.

    A soldier with a tear-streaked face in distress is being consoled by another soldier in a military uniform, against a background of grass and foliage.

  • Submit a Story

    Is there a veteran in your family or community? By sharing their story, you help preserve their memory for future generations.

    Black and white photo of soldiers during wartime, with one soldier in the foreground wearing a helmet and binoculars around his neck, and other soldiers in the background.

  • Donate Today

    Your support funds programs that preserve history, honor service, and inspire future generations. Every contribution—large or small—truly makes a difference.

    A group of soldiers helping a wounded comrade during a battlefield moment, with some soldiers supporting and attending to him in a rural outdoor setting.

Our Impact

Through the dedicated work of all who honor and care for America’s veterans, the legacies of courage, sacrifice, and service are preserved and advanced. Their commitment ensures resilience across generations, guiding us to uphold the past with dignity, strengthen the present with purpose, and shape a future defined by service and gratitude.

Membership Supports -

  • America the Beautiful

    Through battlefield pilgrimages, we honored heroes, preserving sacrifice and inspiring freedom.

    American flag flying at half-mast near rows of white crosses in a cemetery.

  • Gallery of Heroes

    A gallery exhibition showcasing veteran stories through photography, and interactive displays.

    An elderly man in a military helmet smiling and saluting.

  • Living Digital Archive

    A permanent media house capturing stories, preserving legacies, and inspiring generations globally.

    Two elderly men wearing red veteran hats and jackets, sitting side by side, with one looking to the right and the other slightly blurred, possibly in a memorial or celebration setting.

  • Connecting Generations

    A youth program pairing young leaders with veterans’ families to preserve legacies.

    An elderly man and a younger man with a prosthetic leg are standing on a beach, looking out at the ocean on a partly cloudy day.

  • Heroes of World War II

    A community-centered program honoring veterans while teaching history to future generations.

    Black and white photo of a street sign that reads "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" with an arrow pointing to the right, with trees and a building in the background.
An elderly woman with glasses holding a black and white photograph of herself outdoors, with an American flag folded in a triangular display case in the foreground.
An elderly man holding a framed black-and-white photo of a young man in a sailor uniform, standing in a warmly lit room with wall decor in the background.

Membership Options -

  • Guardian of Memory

    $15/month ($180 annually)
    – Honor America’s heroes with recognition on our Honor Roll and a quarterly newsletter sharing WWII veteran voices, history, and preservation updates.

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  • Preservation Advocate

    $25/month ($300 annually)
    – Safeguard WWII memorials and artifacts with all Guardian of Memory benefits, plus a digital booklet of firsthand stories and early exhibit access.

    Three people smiling and posing together outdoors in front of a building. The person in the center is an elderly man wearing sunglasses, a navy cap marked 'VETERAN,' and a brown sweater. The woman on the left has bright red hair, a large purple hat, and a beige coat with floral decorations. The woman on the right has curly hair, a colorful headscarf, and a purple jacket decorated with flowers.

  • Legacy Builder

    $50/month ($600 annually)
    – Enjoy all Guardian and Preservation Advocate benefits, plus a personalized membership certificate and exclusive invitations to remembrance events honoring our veterans.

    Three older men standing outdoors, holding black and white photographs, with leafless trees in the background. The man on the right is wearing a black jacket and a cap with military patches, the man in the middle is holding a photo and wearing a tan cap, and the man on the left is wearing glasses, a tan trench coat, and a cap with American flag and patriotic patches.

  • Patriot Circle

    $100/month ($1,200 annually)
    – The Patriot Circle includes all Legacy Builder benefits, plus recognition in exhibitions and publications, a leadership briefing, and a keepsake honoring WWII heroes.

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America’s Greatest Generation
—Forever Remembered

By joining, you affirm the importance of historic preservation as an act of gratitude and responsibility. Together, we can ensure that the courage of the Heroes of World War II is never forgotten, and that their legacy continues to inspire America for generations to come.