Connecting students with veterans™ in order to honor veterans, preserve America’s heritage and develop future leaders.
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Forced from his home and sent to Gila River internment camp in WWII, Mas Inoshita chose to serve the nation that uprooted his family. He enlisted in the Army, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with soldiers to defend the values he believed in. Read his story: a.co/d/7tqGxmh
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We’re so grateful for our incredible teachers. Even in the summer, they continue to volunteer by attending our annual teacher training to plan and prepare for next year. We’re excited for the year ahead and thankful to have teachers who bring so much heart to this work.
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Arizona, PTSD affects about 9 million individuals. It can affect anyone, veterans and civilians alike, after a life-threatening or disturbing event. Listening is where that understanding begins.
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In support of PTSD Awareness Month, watch Arizona Horizon tonight (PBS Channel 8) at 5 pm and 10 pm. Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Frank White will share his service story and the importance of veterans talking about their service.
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In 1976, Captain Charles MacVean led the submarine USS Seawolf on many secret missions. That year, they set a Navy record for an 89-day consecutive submergence!Grab your copy of the Since You Asked® 20th anniversary ebook at a.co/d/7tqGxmh to honor the courage of veteran
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Congratulations to our 67 recently graduated seniors! 100% of them are pursuing higher education. No matter where they go or what they study, we know they will carry the lessons they learned from their veterans and make us proud!
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From POW's to helicopter pilots and nurses to career officers, 602 Day at Imprints of Honor was a wonderful way to shake hands with history. A big thank you to those who came out and helped our veterans feel appreciated!
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Join us TODAY for #602Day (June 2) from 10 AM to 2 PM to meet a dozen veterans, ask questions, and engage with history in person. Celebrate by picking up past editions of Since You Asked® for just $6.02 each, in person or online at imprintsofhonor.org/sya.
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Join us on June 2 (#602Day) from 10 AM to 2 PM to meet the veterans behind the stories and have real conversations. For one day only, pick up past editions of Since You Asked® for just $6.02 each in person or online at imprintsofhonor.org/sya!
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Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients! All scholarships are awarded to students who have participated in the program over multiple years, demonstrating ongoing commitment, leadership, and service.
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On her 1st night in Balad, Iraq, Deborah Lehker mistook a C-RAM defense system for fireworks. From Iraq to Afghanistan, Deborah’s Air Force career is full of service, skill, and unforgettable moments. Get previous editions of SYA for $6.02!
#602Day - June 2 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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On 4/25, the Kofa High IOH Chapter hosted their annual reception and book signing event in Yuma, AZ. Veterans were honored with their own book and photo display of their service. This event is such a special day, thank you for the extra care you take to honor your veterans!
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Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
This Memorial Day, we remember. We honor. We are grateful.
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The Ironwood Ridge High School Chapter hosted their annual Book Reception on Thursday, April 30th in Oro Valley, AZ. This year, the students preserved the stories of 33 veterans. Thank you Ironwood Ridge for hosting such a memorable and special event!
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Our founder, Barbara Hatch, and former student/ Board Member Austin Anton, attended the 25th Anniversary of Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 2026. We’re proud to have contributed our veterans’ oral history for 22 years!
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Join us for #602Day on 6/2 (10am-2pm)! Meet veterans and get past editions of Since You Asked® for just $6.02. Wondering what it was like for COL James H.P. Kelsey to lead 2,300 “Jason Bourne”-style operators during the fall of the Berlin Wall? Pull up a chair and ask.
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Stephanie Duncan has been the Imprints of Honor advisor at Oneida High School in Tennessee since the 2023–24 school year. We are proud to honor Stephanie Duncan with the Barbara Hatch Founder’s Award for Program Excellence.
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On Saturday, April 25th, the Kofa High School IOH Chapter hosted their annual community reception and book signing event in Yuma, AZ. This event is such a special day for the interviewed veterans and student authors! Thank you for the extra care you take to honor your veterans!
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Students of the IOH Chapter at Payson HS held their book reception on Saturday, May 2, in Payson, AZ. The student authors of Since You Asked XXII ran the program and sat with their veterans, proudly placing their own signatures beside their bylines in the book at the book signing
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