Jennie Taylor recently joined the Advisory Board of the Utah chapter of the national non-profit organization Blue Star Families, an organization serving military families. “Her name kept coming up as a perfect fit for our organization,” shared Marcie Valdez, Executive...

March 3 - Navy Reserve Birthday March 4 - Hug a G.I. Day March 5 - Seabee Birthday March 13 - K-9 Veterans Day March 15 - American Legion Birthday March 21 - Rosie the Riveter Day March 25 - Medal of Honor Day March 29...

I met Brent Taylor in 2017 when he spoke at a training for newly elected municipal leaders. As Mayor of North Ogden, he was preparing for his fourth combat deployment. Charismatic and well-spoken, Brent was impressive and left a...

Since 2021, I have had the privilege of working with the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, beginning as an intern fresh out of college. What started as an internship quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences of my life....

February 3 - Four Chaplains Day - according to Wikipedia, The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester Chaplains, were four chaplains who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the American troop ship SS...

When I was asked to write the message this month I readily agreed.  “450 words,” I thought.  “How hard can it be?” I should have known that sitting down to answer the question, “How did you get involved in the...

Below is a list of military holiday observances for the month of January, 2025: January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 25 - Battle of the Bulge Anniversary. The Battle of the Bulge was fought between December 16, 1944...

By Kirsten Dickamore, Gala Project Manager & Volunteer My husband Jeff and I lived up the street from the Taylor Family for several years. Jeff and I both served in different capacities with Jennie and Brent at our church. Jennie...

BSA and MBTF - A Perfect Alignment A perfect alignment of values was realized when the MBTF recently chartered a Boy Scouts of America Troop (BSA). Troop 76 was so named as a nod to 1776, the birthday of our country,...

Looking Forward in 2025 As we step into the new year, I am filled with hope and gratitude for the unwavering support we’ve received from all of you—our dedicated volunteers, partners, and donors. Together, we’ve made a difference in honoring...