FOCUS Marines Foundation

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Today, we honor the brave Americans who were prisoners of war and remember those who never made it home.

We recognize their courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the strength of the families who stood beside them through unimaginable uncertainty.

Today, we remember.
Today, we honor.
Today, we say thank you. 🇺🇸

You are not forgotten.

09/11/2026

It was a day where we learned of true American Patriotism from the brave first responders and citizens that ran towards the flames and destruction of the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon. Those brave passengers that fought back on Flight 93 to make sure no other lives were lost in letting that plane crash into another building and that knew their fate the minute they fought back.
In the following days after the attack our military changed, our service members were sent into a foreign country that had just attacked their home land and they were going to make sure that would not happen again and the War on Terror had begun. A war that would end after 2 decades.
In the wars following the 9/11 attack 7,057 U.S. Service Members had died in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. While over 53,356 have been wounded in action. 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served after 9/11 have died by su***de. This is an astonishing number.
Focus was created in 2010 for Post 9/11 warriors coming back from war and to assist in their transition back to civilian life and our hope is to help our veterans know they are not alone and hopfully bring the 22 a day number of veterans su***de down to none.

09/10/2026

REMEMBER. HONOR. NEVER FORGET.

Tomorrow, September 11, we’ll gather with our friends at Chick-N-Elly’s and 97.1 FM Talk to remember the lives lost on 9/11, honor the heroes who served, and recognize the sacrifices made by our military, first responders, and their families.

Please join us for breakfast, remembrance, and a live broadcast of The Marc Cox Morning Show supporting the FOCUS Marines Foundation.

📍 Chick-N-Elly’s
⏰ 5–9 AM
🇺🇸 Friday, September 11

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/09/2026

One of the FOCUS Marines Foundation Founders and Board Members has recently been highlighted on our local news "Spotlight on Service". We couldn't be prouder to know Harry Hegger and he is truly a Marines Marine!

Harry Hegger enlisted at 17 in 1964 during his senior year at Hazel...

09/02/2026

Thank you to all who participated in the summer raffle.
Here's our winner!!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Awareness/Prevention Month. We at FOCUS are working to help make the transition back to civilian life an easier one. Su***de and Mental Health have been, in the past, a subject that most people do not want to talk about. However, it is a subject that should be taken seriously, and needs attention like any other health issues that come up in our lives.
Most individuals do not want to talk to someone about their mental health or the fact that they just don't feel right. This is where we as a society can help our loved ones. When someone is showing some of the signs listed below, reach out and ask if they are ok. It takes a lot for someone to make that first step, but if we show them that we are there for them no matter what, it can help change that stigma.

SIGNS:
Seeming sad, depressed, anxious or agitated most of the time
Sleeping either all the time or not much at all
Not caring about what they look like or what happens to them
Pulling away from friends, family and society, isolating themselves from everyone.
Losing interest in hobbies, work, school or other things they used to care about
Expressing feelings of excessive guilt or shame, failure, lack of purpose in life or being trapped.
They may also change the way they act, and start to:
Perform poorly at work or school
Act violently
Take risks (like driving fast or running red lights)
Do things to prepare for a su***de (like giving away special personal items, making a will or seeking access to guns or pills).

09/01/2026

DRAWING TONIGHT!!! Get your tickets!!

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🌴✈️ Win an 8-Day, 7-Night Trip to Mexico for Two! ✈️🌴
Imagine yourself relaxing on the beach while also making a difference in the lives of veterans.
🎟️ Raffle tickets are just $25 each or 5 for $100.
100% of proceeds benefit FOCUS Marines Foundation, helping veterans nationwide rediscover purpose, build meaningful connections, and improve their mental wellness.
Every ticket purchased helps us continue serving those who served our country.