If you’re over a certain age, you’re almost guaranteed to be directly related to someone who was in the military at some point. That’s what happens when you have multiple drafts across just a few decades. Another thing that happens is a lot of families are left without husbands or fathers, or saddled with lifelong medical bills, or any of the other things that come with war. Enter the Inspire Up Foundation, courtesy of Jessica. They’ve got community outreach. They’ve got volunteer services. They’ve even got a local newspaper from 1936. Oh wait, that one was Jimmy Francis.

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