November Military Observance Days

November Military Observance Days

November is Military Family Month, and Warrior Care Month. According to the Department of Defense Education Activity website, Military Family Month "is a month that we set aside time to honor the military family - a time to recognize their...

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Message from Executive Board Member Jim Taggart

Message from Executive Board Member Jim Taggart

Serving as the president of Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH) I have the opportunity to work with hundreds of local employers and community organizations.  When the very first Weber Remembers 9/11 Project was being planned, Jennie Taylor contacted me to see...

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The MBTF Volunteer Spotlight – The Yates Family

The MBTF Volunteer Spotlight – The Yates Family

MBTF could not exist without our awesome volunteers. The Yates are one such family of volunteers! The Yates, pictured above, include L-R: daughter Mariyah, dad Nick, mom Tracy, son Caden, and Sam, Caden's girlfriend. The Yates have been volunteers...

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October 2024 Message from Executive Board Member Mandi Schill

October 2024 Message from Executive Board Member Mandi Schill

As I reflect on my journey toward serving on the Major Brent Taylor Foundation board, I am filled with gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. My family's rich legacy of military service has profoundly shaped my values and...

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October 2024 – Military Observance Days

October 2024 – Military Observance Days

October 13 - U.S. Navy birthday October 14 - Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day October 26 - National Day of the Deployed

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September 2024 Military Observance Days

September 2024 Military Observance Days

September is National Suicide Prevention Month September 2 - V-J Day (Victory Over Japan World War II) September 2 - Labor Day September 11 - Patriot Day September 18 - U.S. Air Force Birthday (9/18/1947) September 20 - POW/MIA Recognition Day September 20 - National...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Checketts

Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Checketts

MBTF could not exist without our awesome volunteers. One such volunteer is Julie Checketts, pictured above with her husband, Cole, at a past Gala. Julie has been a volunteer for the Foundation since 2022. By Julie Checketts, Foundation Volunteer As a...

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September Message from the Executive Board of Advisors – Jill Koford

September Message from the Executive Board of Advisors – Jill Koford

Growing up in the Ogden Valley, I am a proud graduate of Weber High. I have been married for 29 years to my awesome husband Rod and we have three kids, and three slightly neurotic rescue dogs! During college, I...

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Cache Valley Remembers: The 9/11 Project 2024

Cache Valley Remembers: The 9/11 Project 2024

Most of us can recall the exact moment, and what we instantly felt as we watched on television the first plane, and then, even more unbelievable, a second plane crash into New York City’s Twin Towers. A powerful moment in history...

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August 2024 Message from Foundation Executive Board Member – Doug Clarke

August 2024 Message from Foundation Executive Board Member – Doug Clarke

Having been born and raised in North Ogden, I can think of no other place I’d rather be – nestled at the base of the mountain – a proud father of five, and (almost) two grandchildren. As the owner...

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