All Vets

06/07/2026

Remembering a great 2025 event!
Thank you Skill Wave Media for capturing the day.

Registration is open for 2026:

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Ridgeway/HenryCountyMemorialStairClimb

06/06/2026

Thankful to be a part of this community and event!

06/06/2026

Great morning supporting Special Olympics local law enforcement Torch Run.
We were honored to be able to carry the torch!
Great event Henry County Sheriff's Office and Martinsville VA Police Department

06/06/2026

82- years ago..
D-Day is celebrated to commemorate the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which was a major turning point in World War II. It marks the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe and the eventual defeat of N**i Germany. With emmence sacrifices, this is a stark reminder that it takes alliances to defeat a tyrant.
Never Forget….

06/05/2026

The POW/MIA flag is more than a banner — it is a national vow. A vow that America will never forget those who were taken prisoner, never abandon the search for those still missing, and never allow their sacrifice to fade from memory.

This flag represents Courage of those who endured captivity • Honor for those who never returned home • Hope for families still waiting for answers • Commitment from a nation that refuses to leave anyone behind.

During the All Vets Memorial Ruck 2026, our team carried POW/MIA flags alongside hundreds of others — each one representing a veteran no longer with us. Every mile, every step, and every flag were reminders that their stories still matter and that their absence is still felt.
A heartfelt thank you to Amvets Post 35 for sharing the POW/MIA Table with us. This powerful display symbolizes the empty seats at our nation’s table — the heroes who never made it home — and the unwavering hope that they will one day be accounted for.
We carry the flags. We honor the missing. We remember the fallen.
You Are Not Forgotten.

Video Credit: Ilya Matyushin

06/04/2026

Join us this Saturday for the annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run!

Join Us for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia!

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., law enforcement officers and community members will come together to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

The run will begin at the Martinsville City Police Department and finish at Jack Dalton Park beside the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Everyone is welcome to participate! You can run or walk as much or as little of the route as you'd like, and family and friends are encouraged to join us.

For those who wish to leave their vehicle at Jack Dalton Park, a shuttle will be available at 8:30am before the event to transport participants to the starting location at the Martinsville City Police Department.

Whether you're participating, cheering on the runners, or simply showing your support, we would love to see you there as we help raise awareness and support for a truly great cause.

We hope you'll join us on June 6!

06/03/2026

We at All Vets believe that every veteran's story deserves to be told. While collecting stories about veterans no longer with us, we had the privilege of learning about and telling the stories of Mr. Deland "Del" Martin, who served in the U.S. Navy, and his father, Kenny Martin, U.S. Marine. Their stories reminded us of duty, honor, and dedication to their country. Mrs. Janie Martin shared the stories of her son and husband with us as she, too, values the idea of never forgetting. Mrs. Martin, though, has her own story to tell. A Henry County, Virginia native, born in 1942 to a family with a proud military history. She attended Bassett High School and, at 20, left our area to serve her country. She joined the Women's Army Corps, better known as the WACs, in 1962. She was a medic who traveled to various parts of the USA to train and work in hospitals and clinics. She returned home after her military career and married the love of her life, U.S. Marine Kenny Martin. It is in our area that she raised her family and continued to work in healthcare. At 52, she decided to return to nursing school and became an LPN. She worked at various doctors' offices, including Children's Medical Center. Overall, she dedicated an incredible 51 years to serving others. Navy veteran Hallie Rodgers had the honor of telling others about Mrs. Martin and sharing her trailblazing efforts with the community. Serving her country and paving the way for other female veterans to do the same. Thank you, Mrs. Martin, for being a part of our day. Your journey inspires others to give, lead, and forge their own way.

Video Credit: Ilya Matyushin

06/03/2026

Make your voice count! Consider taking the survey!

Which type of support outside the healthcare system would you be most likely to participate in? That is one of the questions our June survey asks.

We know that veterans don’t spend most of their lives inside healthcare systems. They spend it at work, at home, in their communities, around the people and routines that shape their everyday lives.

That’s why this survey explores what helps veterans maintain stability after service. We are listening to what actually helps you stay stable after your service.

We want you to say what matters.

Make your voice count. Take this short and fast (only 5 question) survey: https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices-survey/