At the National Museum of the United States Army, a new exhibit showcases artifacts from the Revolutionary War as part of celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th. Watch this story from NBC4 Washington. The Army Historical Foundation nbcwashington.com/news/local/vid…

Breaking news: SDI's summer #intern, Leonor, has discovered phone calls can be made without wi-fi. This "landline" feature has shocked younger staff, while leadership is currently lamenting (loudly) the passage of time. More to come on these shocking developments.

Please join us in wishing Senator Elizabeth Dole a very happy birthday! 🥳 Her lifelong commitment to service continues to uplift and empower communities across America. Thank you, Senator Dole, for all you’ve done and continue to do! 🎉💙

"When I meet people and they tell me, ‘I don't take the train,’ I always say, ‘everything you own and use does.’ That’s how prevalent it is in American life." B&O Railroad Museum executive director Kris Hoellen discussed U.S. #railroading as the 200th anniversary in 2027 nears.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation celebration of the U.S. Marines's 250th anniversary heads to Vermont, where artwork from Marines is on display at Norwich University. Each piece "captures moments of courage, resilience, and reflection" to reveal the human experience of war. vermontdailychronicle.com/smithsonian-af…

Every year, SDI receives an #intern from Washington Ireland Program & they keep getting better. This summer, Jessica Graham quickly impressed with her writing skills and passion for storytelling. The only problem was timing; we would've liked her to stay longer. susandavis.com/sdi-spotlight-…

Much like her favorite #F1 driver Lando Norris, Leonor Selas do Amaral arrived at SDI for her #internship with skills beyond her years. The editor-in-chief for the The College View, Leonor transferred her writing and research abilities to SDI. susandavis.com/sdi-spotlight-…

"When hackathons are done well, they’re not just about solving problems, they’re about changing how they are solved." Maximus CDIO Derrick Pledger explains why @DeptofDefense has embraced hackathons in his latest for National Defense: nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2025/…

“This is amazing. I never thought I’d see the tank again,” said 100-year-old WWII Marine Cpl. Leighton Willhite after reuniting with “Lucky,” the Sherman he drove on Iwo Jima in 1945. Read more via 7News DC: wjla.com/news/local/100… Marine Corps Heritage Foundation

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Marines Across America program continues throughout 2025, leading to the official 250th birthday of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, which will be marked nationwide with official cake-cutting ceremonies taking place at all 50 state capitols. 1/2

"We saw, in real time, families realize that their lives changed the minute their loved one came home and survived," said Elizabeth Dole Foundation CEO Steven Schwab about the organization's mission for military #caregivers. Read more in Forbes forbes.com/sites/tomchiod…

We are approaching a monumental milestone in American history: the railroad's 200th anniversary. B&O Railroad Museum's Kris Hoellen joined the Roundhouse #Podcast to talk about the anniversary, the planning, and what it means for the country. Listen here: theroundhousepodcast.com/2025/07/31/bor…

What would we do when confronted with a life-or-death situation? For U.S. Marines Michael Landsberry, there was no hesitation. He gave his life to protect his students. This Is Reno profiled him as part of Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's Marines Across America program: thisisreno.com/2025/08/landsb…

"Given younger audiences are more likely to encounter news through social and other secondhand ways, it’s more imperative than ever to pitch with strong visuals, soundbites, etc." SDI SVP Jenny Wang spoke w/ PRNEWS about how news consumption is changing: prnewsonline.com/pr-roundup-nes…

“The only constant in life is change.” Greek philosopher Heraclitus described the summer of 2025 perfectly. Everything is changing, from how we use #technology to how we consume #news. As summer fades into fall, here are 5 Things to Know: susandavis.com/sdis-5-things-…

Chester Nez, a member of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, turned a then-forbidden language into an unbreakable code that helped win WWII. Share a Marine veteran’s story with #MarinesAcrossAmerica: marine250.com/marines-across…

A sheriff. A chemotherapy professional. A lifelong veterans advocate. These are the Marines making a difference in North Dakota, spotlighted by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation to celebrate #Marine250 and #MarinesAcrossAmerica. Read more from The Minot Daily News: minotdailynews.com/news/local-new…

The Baltimore Hunger Project has received a three-year $150,000 grant to deepen its impact, one of only 10 organizations nationwide to be chosen by the Maximus Foundation for the award. baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/baltim…

“The annual birthday cake-cutting ceremony is a special ceremony for every Marine, as it’s a reminder of why we made this commitment to our nation and our service." To mark #Marine250, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is supporting cake-cutting ceremonies in every state marine250.com/50-state-cake-…