The Grumpy Old Vet

09/08/2026

08/21/2026

On Fridays, we wear red. A simple act with so much meaning.

R.E.D. — Remember Everyone Deployed.

08/21/2026

Friday means the weekend is beginning for many of us.

But for those deployed, the distance does not pause because it is Friday.

They are still away from home. Still missing ordinary moments. Still serving in places most people will never see. Still standing watch while the people who love them count down the days until they return.

That is why we wear red.
To Remember Everyone Deployed.

But today, we also want to encourage the ones carrying unseen weight here at home. The Veterans. The First Responders. The spouses. The families. The friends who seem strong but may still be tired. The people who are doing their best to keep moving forward quietly.

A small act of encouragement can matter.

Send the text. Make the call. Say the prayer. Check on the person who came to mind while reading this.

🇺🇸 Remember Everyone Deployed. Encourage someone still carrying the weight.

06/13/2026

The Grumpy Old Vet vs. Chuck from Angry Birds: The Dance-Off You Didn't Know You Needed

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

You're invited to join us at VFW Post 76 on June 26th at 5pm, as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! 🎉

06/12/2026

Wounded Warrior Project

06/12/2026