Patriot Guard Riders

Normandy Homes Partners with Operation Finally Home to Deliver Mortgage-Free Home for Veteran in Celina, Texas

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Operation Finally Home along with Normandy Homes , one of Green Brick Partners, Inc.’s (NYSE: GRBK) subsidiary homebuilder brands, partnered to provide the home for the Mendoza family.

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  • Operation Finally Home along with Normandy Homes , one of Green Brick Partners, Inc.’s (NYSE: GRBK) subsidiary homebuilder brands, partnered to provide the home for the Mendoza family.
  • A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony followed, featuring Celina City Council Member Jay Pierce and representatives from Operation Finally Home and Normandy Homes.
  • “We are so honored to partner with Operation Finally Home again,” said Jim Brickman, CEO and co-founder of Green Brick.
  • Normandy Homes and its trade partners provided, at their own expense, all construction and ancillary costs.

PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® Program Presents Michigan Air Force Veteran with Keys to New Mortgage-Free Home

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program recognizes and thanks returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service.

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  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program recognizes and thanks returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service.
  • This is the third Built to Honor home dedicated in Michigan.
  • The Michigan War Dog Memorial K9 Salute Team performed a 21-second howl salute dedicated to Master Sergeant Obey and all veterans in attendance.
  • “This is the third Built to Honor home awarded in Michigan to a very worthy veteran,” said PulteGroup President and CEO Ryan Marshall.

Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Escort to Arlington Route

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
  • In addition, Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington National Cemetery to help honor our nation’s veterans.
  • “Chevrolet and its dealers are once again proud to support the yearlong mission of Wreaths Across America.
  • National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 4,000 participating locations across the country on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders Inc., Enter Partnership

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Founded in 2007, and headquartered in Columbia Falls, Maine, WAA is best known for its annual wreath-laying ceremonies each December.

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  • Founded in 2007, and headquartered in Columbia Falls, Maine, WAA is best known for its annual wreath-laying ceremonies each December.
  • The organization’s yearlong mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
  • Founded as a national nonprofit in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would disrupt the services of their loved ones, the Patriot Guard Riders has grown to include thousands of members across all 50 states.
  • “Since WAA was founded, Patriot Guard Riders have been involved in the mission and its members play an important part in ensuring respect for our veterans and their families,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of WAA.

PulteGroup Breaks Ground on New Mortgage-Free Home for U.S. Air Force Veteran in Michigan

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The Obey family recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for their new, mortgage-free home at Pulte Homes’ Thornton Farms West community in Dexter, Michigan.

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  • The Obey family recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for their new, mortgage-free home at Pulte Homes’ Thornton Farms West community in Dexter, Michigan.
  • “It is truly an honor and privilege to be able to build this home for Master Sergeant Obey and his family,” said Kevin Christofferson, president of PulteGroup’s Michigan division.
  • Master Sergeant Obey and his crew often received enemy fire during takeoffs and landings into dangerous combat zones.
  • He has also received several other medals, awards and ribbons for his valor and service.

PulteGroup Breaks Ground on Mortgage-Free Home for U.S. Army Veteran in Southwest Florida

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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In its 10th year of providing mortgage-free homes to deserving veterans, national homebuilder PulteGroup has broken ground on a new home for U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan.

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  • In its 10th year of providing mortgage-free homes to deserving veterans, national homebuilder PulteGroup has broken ground on a new home for U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230321005212/en/
    PulteGroup has broken ground on a new mortgage-free home for U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan in Southwest Florida.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome the Gaytan family to Lakewood Ranch,” said Laura Cole, senior vice president at Lakewood Ranch.
  • Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan joined the military in 1996 and served for more than two decades.

Wreaths Across America Announces 2022 Escort to Arlington

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What has become known as the country's longest veterans' parade – Wreaths Across America's annual "Escort to Arlington" – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What has become known as the country's longest veterans' parade Wreaths Across America's annual "Escort to Arlington" kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.
  • For the 8thyear in a row Chevrolet, has generously provided the Wreaths Across America wrapped escort vehicles, transporting participating Gold Star families and veterans.
  • National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 3,500 participating locations across the country onSaturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
  • *Note, volunteers placing wreaths at Arlington will be required to preregister and show proof of registration on Wreaths Across America Day on December 17, 2022.

Wreaths Across America Announces 2021 Escort to Arlington

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The country's longest veterans' parade Wreaths Across America's annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery kicks off onSaturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The country's longest veterans' parade Wreaths Across America's annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery kicks off onSaturday, Dec. 11, 2021.
  • Stops with public events will be held inMaine,Vermont, New York,New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., before arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning ofSaturday, Dec. 18 National Wreaths Across America Day.
  • National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 2,900 participating locations across the country onSaturday, Dec. 18, 2021.
  • Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992.