Imprints of Honor

Imprints of Honor As students preserve veteran service stories, they are inspired to live a life of honor.

Imprints of Honor (formerly Veterans Heritage Project) connects students with veterans to honor veterans, preserve America's heritage, and develop future leaders. Veterans Heritage Project (VHP) provides an enhanced educational after-school program which partners with veterans to serve as historical primary sources and act as a vehicle for teaching and learning, to motivate and inspire students to stay in school, and pursue their future. Recognized by the Library of Congress as national program model, and by the Arizona Department of Education as a Character Education Program, VHP's program is aligned with Arizona's College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies. The building of character and 21st century skills are critical in developing students’ abilities to succeed in a global environment and their ability to make informed and responsible decisions as our next generation of leaders.

For every new chapter’s first interview, Imprints of Honor® provides interview training so they learn camera placement,...
10/12/2026

For every new chapter’s first interview, Imprints of Honor® provides interview training so they learn camera placement, active listening, and how questions lead to a conversation vs an interrogation. On Friday, September 19th, the 7th and 8th grade IOH chapter students from Valentine Elementary completed interview training! Valentine students interviewed Navy veteran Mrs. Rochelle Kennedy at the Imprints of Honor office. Mrs. Kennedy shared stories about her time in the service as an Aviation Administrationman, what it was like on board the USS Nimitz, and the incredible experiences she had traveling to foreign ports. Thank you Mrs. Kennedy for sharing your story and thank you Valentine for coming down to the Valley!

Imprints of Honor® is proud to announce a two-year project with the Arizona State Society, Daughters of the American Rev...
10/09/2026

Imprints of Honor® is proud to announce a two-year project with the Arizona State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

DAR members are introducing our program to prospective schools across Arizona, fundraising to support start-up costs, and volunteering alongside new chapters and teachers. The Arizona State Society has more than 45 chapters and 3,000 members statewide.

"Every veteran has a story worth preserving," said Arizona State Regent Katie Paulsen. "Through Imprints of Honor, we can connect generations, honor service, and ensure these important stories are saved for the future."

Imprints of Honor® is proud to share how our veterans’ archived stories in the Library of Congress continue to be a sou...
10/08/2026

Imprints of Honor® is proud to share how our veterans’ archived stories in the Library of Congress continue to be a source of first-person history.

Author Marcus Brotherton referenced the interview footage of Joseph Johnson, as a source in publishing his book A Bright and Blinding Sun, a biography of Joe’s POW experience in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. Marcus shared how important it was for him to be able to hear Joe's story in his own voice. Student Nicole Liebold interviewed Joe in 2007 for the 2008 volume of Since You Asked®. You can also listen to Joe’s story on the Library of Congress Veterans History Project archives.

Veterans stay engaged in our mission by continuing to share their service story through school visits. Our chapter at Ou...
10/07/2026

Veterans stay engaged in our mission by continuing to share their service story through school visits. Our chapter at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church and School recently hosted long-time veteran speaker Jim Kelsey at their school assembly. Students in grades 5 through 8 had the opportunity to learn about Jim’s service in Vietnam and career in military intelligence during the Cold War. Students who asked thoughtful questions received a challenge coin and left excited to participate in their school’s Imprints of Honor® chapter.

Join us in welcoming seven new school chapters, learn how chapter students organized 9/11 commemoration ceremonies, read...
10/02/2026

Join us in welcoming seven new school chapters, learn how chapter students organized 9/11 commemoration ceremonies, read about a two-year initiative with the Arizona Daughters of the American Revolution, and more!.

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09/30/2026

We’re grateful for a $5,000 grant from the Sundt Foundation to connect students with veterans, preserve firsthand accounts of military service, build leadership and character, and deepen their understanding of service and sacrifice.

Thank you for making these connections possible and preserving veterans’ voices for future generations.

As the Youth Day Sponsor for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference, Imprints of Honor’s Special Event Manage...
09/29/2026

As the Youth Day Sponsor for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference, Imprints of Honor’s Special Event Manager, Karla Gonzalez, had the opportunity to address youth delegates. She shared how to start a program at their school or become an independent contributor, and how connecting with a veteran to preserve their service story will teach them about citizenship, leadership, and so much more.

Become an Independent Contributor with Imprints of Honor®!No chapter at your school? You can still honor a veteran, pres...
09/28/2026

Become an Independent Contributor with Imprints of Honor®!

No chapter at your school? You can still honor a veteran, preserve a legacy and be part of something bigger than yourself.

✅ Record an oral history with a U.S. veteran
✅ Write their story for our publication Since You Asked®
✅ See the interview preserved in the Library of Congress
✅ Celebrate your veteran and receive your copy of the book at our annual book reception

Open to students (grades 7–12), homeschoolers, and adults.
👉 Enrollment is open through Nov. 1.

Learn more: https://www.imprintsofhonor.org/independent-contributor

Today is Gold Star Family Day.Every story we preserve is told by the veteran who lived it, except when it can't be. Some...
09/27/2026

Today is Gold Star Family Day.

Every story we preserve is told by the veteran who lived it, except when it can't be. Some stories are carried by a mother. A widow. A brother whose biggest hero was his sibling. They hold the details of their servicemember's laugh, handwriting, and hobbies.

When Gold Star Families are interviewed for Since You Asked®, their loved one's legacy is preserved—their hero will not be forgotten. To the families holding these stories: We are listening.

Last year, 31% of interviewed veterans shared their story for the first time through Imprints of Honor® These conversati...
09/25/2026

Last year, 31% of interviewed veterans shared their story for the first time through Imprints of Honor® These conversations often uncover untold chapters, helping families better understand the experiences that shaped their loved ones and strengthening connections across generations.

By bringing students and veterans together, Imprints of Honor preserves history while honoring the lives, lessons, and legacies of those who served.

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10210 N. 32nd Street, Ste C2
Phoenix, AZ
85028

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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