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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August Military Observance and Holidays 2024

August 4 - U.S. Coast Guard Birthday August 7 - Purple Heart Day - a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate...

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Gold Star Family Flight September Trip 2024 Full!

Gold Star Family Flight September Trip 2024 Full!

As of August 12, the Foundation is happy to announce that our 2024 Gold Star Family Flight trip is now at capacity! The 2024 Gold Star Family Flight members attend the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Monument flight to...

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MBTF Volunteer Committees

MBTF Volunteer Committees

The Major Brent Taylor Foundation has four volunteer committees: Gala & Silent Auction, The 9/11 Project Committee, Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Gold Star Family Flight Committee, and Veterans Week Committee. Click here to learn more about each committee....

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The 9/11 Project  – Sponsorships Still Available for 2024

The 9/11 Project – Sponsorships Still Available for 2024

The 9/11 Project  Sponsorships Available 2024! We invite you to become a sponsor of the memorable and moving The 9/11 Project - Cache Valley Remembers, being held in Cache Valley, September 11 - 14, at the Hansen Family Sports Complex,...

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Purple Heart Day August 7 – Col. Thomas A. Rodgers, U.S. Army (Ret.) Spotlight

Purple Heart Day August 7 – Col. Thomas A. Rodgers, U.S. Army (Ret.) Spotlight

Major Brent Taylor and Colonel Thomas (Thom) A. Rodgers, U.S. Army (Ret.), are among over 2 million recipients of the Purple Heart, awarded to service members wounded or killed by enemy action. “It’s an award no one really wants to...

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