November 12, 2018
On Veterans’ Day, Two Lawyers View Their Service Past and Present
Monday is a special day for John Daywalt. Having passed the Texas bar exam, he’s being sworn in as a corporate attorney for Vinson & Elkins. But it’s also special for another reason: It’s Veteran’s Day, and John Daywalt is a veteran.
While the timing is unusual, the presence of veterans like Daywalt is not. And as the Gulf War Era grinds on, veterans are growing in numbers and influence, particularly in Texas.
November 12, 2018
Sidley Austin Partner, Former Navy Officer, Gives Back to Vets Via Pro Bono Work
Before Aaron Rigby embarked on a career as a transactional lawyer in the Dallas office of Sidley Austin, he had a front row seat to history when he served for five years as surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy.
November 8, 2018
These Dallas nonprofits proudly salute and support American veterans
November is the month when we pause to honor and remember our nation's veterans. But there are many ways to show tangible, meaningful support beyond waving flags at a Veterans Day parade or packing up holiday care packages for the troops.
November 8, 2018
Savvy Saver: Veterans Day edition with hockey and vintage airplanes
CW33’s Local Champion, Carry The Load, has teamed up with the Dallas Stars for Carry The Load Night. Military, Veterans, First Responders, Families and Friends: Come celebrate our nation’s heroes at the Dallas Stars Game on Veterans Day 2018. Enter the 50/50 raffle to support veterans, first responders, and their families!
November 7, 2018
Veterans Day Heroes Challenge Interview with Chris Sider
Click below to listen to the interview and click here to learn more about the Heroes Challenge on the 97.5 KLAK website.
August 1, 2018
Interview with US Navy SEAL, Stephen Holley
Stephen Holley, co-founder of Carry The Load and founder of SIXSITE Gear, featured in Valor Magazine interview.
July 27, 2018
Carry The Load featured on podcast “What If You Could” episode 6
Today on What If You Could, Brian's guest is Cody Bandars from Carry The Load. Cody, a graduate from the University of Nebraska, has an interesting story to tell about his journey to fulfill what he saw as a requirement to serve his country. Cody entered the US Navy in 2010 on his way to becoming a Navy Seal. Clint Bruce, a former Navy Seal and founder of Carry the Load was instrumental in Cody’s decision to enter the Navy and serve his country. Tune in to learn more about Cody’s story, and to learn about Carry The Load, a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders.
May 30, 2018
West Coast Carry the Load relay team rallies at Fort Hood
The 1st Cavalry Division shared its history and traditions with the Carry the Load relay team on Thursday at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment headquarters.
May 28, 2018
Carry The Load wraps up at Reverchon Park
Despite the hot temperatures, thousands met the challenge again to honor the heroes who Memorial Day is for.