Veterans

When 12-year-old Dagny created a school video about her grandfather’s service in Vietnam, she had no idea it would lead to a life-changing trip to the nation’s capital—thanks to AARP Wyoming. What followed was a powerful journey of remembrance, bonding, and discovery for three generations of one Wyoming family—and a moving reminder of how AARP continues to honor veterans and connect families through meaningful support.

AARP recently worked with Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable AARP affiliate, to send 16 Wyoming veterans age 65 and over to tour military memorials in Washington, D.C.

Among the breakout sessions will be Baier’s presentation on AARP’s six pillars of brain health. The six pillars of brain health include: being social, engaging your brain, managing stress, ongoing exercise, restorative sleep, and eating right. AARP Wyoming has made brain health education a priority. Each week we offer a robust series of online classes held via zoom that are free and open to the public. Anyone of any age can join. Check them out at aarp.org/wyevents

Follow along as we make our way back to Cheyenne

The Voyage of Valor participants will arrive at the Civic Center Commons directly from Denver International Airport making their arrival (traffic dependent) close to 7 p.m. The event will last approximately half an hour and allow the veterans returning from Washington to discuss their trip with attendees.

Wish of A Lifetime from AARP Works To Bring 16 Vets to Visit Military Memorials.

Bridget a Service dog was donated to a veteran in Laramie thanks to AARP Wyoming

As a thank you for his sacrifice for our nation, AARP Wyoming honored Marshall as the Hero of The Game at The University of Wyoming’s football game against Utah State on Oct. 26. Marshall and his family were given free tickets to the game, parking passes, dinner, and Marshall himself was honored on the field during the game. This will be the first time Marshall ever attended a college football game, despite being a lifelong Cowboy fan.

As a thank you for his sacrifice for our nation, AARP Wyoming is honoring Marshall as the Hero of The Game at The University of Wyoming’s football game against Utah State on Oct. 26. Marshall and his family will be given free tickets to the game, parking passes, dinner, and Marshall himself will be honored on the field during the game. This will be the first time Marshall has ever attended a college football game, despite being a lifelong Cowboy fan.

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