Freedom Alliance’s Reaction to President Biden’s Decision to Adhere to August 31 Deadline
“President Biden has scarred the hearts of America’s veterans with his decision to leave our citizens to fend for themselves.” – Tom Kilgannon, President, Freedom Alliance DULLES, Va. – August [...]
The War is Not Over
This column was originally published at Townhall.com on August 13, 2021. Dulles, Virginia – We're consigning the fate of Afghanistan to its feeble government and bringing the troops home, but [...]
Freedom Alliance Expresses Profound Gratitude to Veterans of Afghanistan
Dulles, Virginia -- Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon issued the following statement: "Today, Freedom Alliance extends our profound gratitude and expresses our deepest admiration to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, [...]
Freedom Alliance Receives $1 Million Gift from Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund
Donation Supports College Scholarships for Children of Military Heroes Dulles, Virginia – (February 10, 2021) – “We are honored and grateful to receive an incredibly generous contribution of $1 million [...]
Freedom Alliance Awards Army Hero Customized All-Terrain Mobility Scooter
Dickinson, TX – (March 23, 2021) – Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting injured service members, presented a customized, all-terrain mobility scooter to local resident, U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Horton. Pictured [...]
Freedom Alliance Names Fallen Warrior’s Son, Seth Straw, as 2021 Scholarship Student Ambassador
Dulles, Va. – (June 3, 2021) – Freedom Alliance, a national organization supporting our nation’s military families and injured service members, has named Seth Straw as this year’s Scholarship Student [...]
Freedom Alliance Presents a Vehicle to Cpl. Bobby Davis
On April 7, 2021, Freedom Alliance and US Bank presented a 2018 Dodge Journey to U.S. Marine Cpl. Bobby Davis in Mobile, Alabama. Cpl. Davis served six years in the [...]
Freedom Alliance Presents a Vehicle to SGT Stephanie Vazquez
On March 29, 2021, Freedom Alliance and US Bank presented a 2018 Dodge Journey to U.S. Army SGT Stephanie Vazquez in Madison, Tennessee. SGT Vazquez served eight years in the [...]
Nonprofit Warfighter Scuba Receives Customized Wheelchair from Freedom Alliance
Kingwood Texas - (January 16th, 2021) – To begin 2021, Freedom Alliance, a military support organization, was honored to gift a customized wheelchair to Warfighter Scuba, another veteran's group that [...]
Double Amputee Army Veteran Receives Customized Wheelchair from Freedom Alliance
Hopkinton, Mass. – (Dec. 15, 2020) – Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting injured troops, presented a customized, all-terrain wheelchair to U.S. Army Infantry Captain Greg Galeazzi, a Hopkinton resident. Captain [...]
During COVID Pandemic, Freedom Alliance Helps 550 Students Attend College, Awards $2.1 Million in Scholarships to Children of Military Heroes
DULLES, Virginia – (Nov. 05, 2020) – During a year of financial uncertainty and campus shutdowns, Freedom Alliance stood by the children of fallen and wounded military heroes by awarding [...]
Paralyzed Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Receives Gift of Mobility from Freedom Alliance
Tampa, Fla. – (Oct. 30, 2020) – Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting wounded troops and military families, presented a customized all-terrain wheelchair to Land O’ Lakes resident, retired U.S. Army [...]
In Survey, Freedom Alliance Scholarship Students Provide Their Opinions on Returning to College Campuses
Dulles, Virginia – Freedom Alliance is a charitable organization which supports our nation’s military families and injured service members. As part of our outreach, we award college scholarships for the […]
Army Veteran, Double Amputee Received Customized Wheelchair
Freedom Alliance continues support for military veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dexter, N.Y – (August 27, 2020) – Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting wounded troops and military families, [...]
Customized Wheelchair Gives St. Augustine Army Veteran a Sense of Independence
Freedom Alliance continues support for military veterans even during the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Augustine, Fla. – (July 21, 2020) – Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting wounded troops and military families, presented [...]
Freedom Alliance Presents Yorktown Veteran with Customized Wheelchair
This donation is one of several ways Freedom Alliance is helping service members remain positive and feel supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yorktown, Texas – (July 2, 2020) – Just in [...]
Freedom Alliance Names Virginia Tech Graduate Julia Morris as 2020 Scholarship Student Ambassador
Daughter of Fallen Military Hero Aspires to Career in FBI. DULLES, Va. – (May 20, 2020) – Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization which supports our nation’s military families and injured [...]
Freedom Alliance Names Virginia Tech Graduate Julia Morris as 2020 Scholarship Student Ambassador
Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization which supports our nation’s military families and injured servicemembers, has named Julia Morris, a 2020 graduate of Virginia Tech, as this year’s Scholarship Student Ambassador. Julia is one of 499 students who are currently receiving scholarships from Freedom Alliance.
Military Hero Honored with Customized Mobility Device
This donation is one of several ways Freedom Alliance is helping service members remain positive and feel supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. Williamsburg, Va. – (May 13, 2020) – Freedom [...]
Freedom Alliance Pledges $2 Million for College Scholarships
Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization supporting our nation’s military and injured service members, is accepting applications for college scholarships from the children of military heroes who gave life or limb for our country. This year Freedom Alliance will provide $2 million in college assistance for children of fallen or disabled troops.
Freedom Alliance Mourns the Death of Board Chairman Jerry Morris
Mr. Jerry Morris of Harrisonburg, Virginia died unexpectedly this week – on February 25, 2020 – at his seasonal home in Florida. He was 80 years old when our Lord called him home. Mr. Morris was a longtime supporter of Freedom Alliance, joining the organization shortly after our founding in 1990. He served on our Board of Directors since 2002 and as Chairman of the Board since 2015.
Freedom Alliance Awards $2.1 Million in College Scholarships
Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting our nation’s military families and wounded service members, awarded $2.1 million in college scholarships to 499 students in calendar year 2019.
Kilgannon to Serve on National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service
House Speaker Paul Ryan recently appointed Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon to serve on the newly created National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
Record Number of Freedom Alliance College Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Alliance Hits Record Number in College Scholarships Provided to Deserving Students DULLES, Va. – (Dec. 30, 2016) – Freedom Alliance, an organization which supports our nation’s […]
Retired Navy Chaplain to Receive DoF Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Retired Navy Chaplain to Receive Freedom Alliance’s Defender of Freedom Award Wes Modder to be Recognized for Exceptional Ministry to America’s Warriors and His Defense of Religious […]
Lake Lanier Excursion for Military Couples Held
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GAINESVILLE, Ga. – (Aug. 15, 2016) Freedom Alliance, an organization that supports our nation’s injured service members, is set to host four combat veterans and their […]
Annual Fishing Tournament Benefits Injured Vets
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – (Aug. 8, 2016) – Dozens of anglers are gearing up to reel in the big one during the 4th Annual Grouper Grapple Offshore Fishing Tournament, […]
Military Family Honored at 10th Annual Miami Valley Golf Classic
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com The tournament has raised nearly $200,000 to assist injured veterans and their families CENTERVILLE, Ohio – […]
Freedom Alliance Cruise Helps Restore Military Family
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENTERPRISE, Ala. – (July 11, 2016) – Master Sgt. Pedro San-Miguel, his wife and their […]
4th of July: Injured Vet Given Customized Wheelchair
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT MYERS, Fla. – (July 1, 2016) – Freedom Alliance, an organization […]
Cincinnati Veteran Joins Inaugural Kenya Mission Trip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Veteran and Cincinnati Resident Lends a Helping Hand in Kenya as Part of Freedom Alliance Inaugural Mission Trip CINCINNATI, Ohio – (June 28, 2016) – […]
Camp Lejeune: Paralyzed Marine Vet to Receive Custom Wheelchair
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.– (May 31, 2016) – Freedom Alliance, an organization […]
Military Care Package Drives at D.C. Chick-fil-A
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com MEDIA ADVISORY What: As part of Military Appreciation Month, Freedom Alliance has partnered with local […]
Freedom Alliance Helps Service Member Heal with Alaskan Voyage
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – (May 09, 2016) – Colorado Springs resident and medically retired […]
Honoring Local Service Member with Costa Rican Vacation
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Alliance Honoring Local Injured Service Member with Adventurous Outdoor Costa Rican Vacation Smith […]
Ft. Bliss Injured Service Members Enjoy Annual Dinner
Media Contact: Kendra Cummings Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 206 Kendra@ConsultVistra.com MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: As part of its ongoing mission to honor military heroes, Freedom Alliance will […]
Motorized Surfboard to be Donated to Injured Vets
Media Contact: Althea Paul Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 204 AltheaP@ConsultVistra.com MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: For the first time, Freedom Alliance is set to host up to 30 […]
Freedom Alliance Surpasses $10 Million in College Scholarships
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Ext. 208 DULLES, Va. – (Dec. 22, 2015) – Freedom Alliance, an organization which supports America’s military personnel and their […]
Amarillo Veteran, Paralytic to Receive Customized Wheelchair
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Alliance partners with Amarillo VFW to honor local military hero AMARILLO, Texas – […]
Organizations to Provide Holiday Meal to ATL Service Members
Media Contact: Kendra Cummings Vistra Communications 813.961.4700 Ext. 206 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com For Immediate Release MEDIA ADVISORY Organizations Partner to Provide Annual Holiday Meal to Service Members at the USO […]
Fort Riley Appreciation Dinners: A Freedom Alliance Tradition
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 208 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com For Immediate Release MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: For the eighth year in a row, Freedom Alliance is set […]
Freedom Alliance Provides Outdoor Therapy for Injured Vets
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Nov. 4, 2015 – Freedom Alliance, an organization that supports injured service members, will provide outdoor and hunting equipment to the Hunting for Heroes organization utilizing a […]
More Than 100 Military Families Receive Presents for Patriots
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Presents for Patriots Program to Support More than 100 Military Families over the Holidays Freedom […]
Rogue River Fishing Trip for Vets: Memories and Healing
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 208 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com GRANTS PASS, Ore. – (Oct. 13, 2015) – Eleven wounded service members from across the country will soon […]
Benefit for Service Members Lures Anglers to Tournament
Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications Phone: 813.321.3314 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – (Aug. 4, 2015) – More than 100 anglers are expected to cast a […]
Las Vegas: Veteran to Receive Customized Wheelchair
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting our nation’s injured service members, is set to donate a customized, all-terrain wheelchair […]
Freedom Alliance Honors Veteran During Annual Golf Tournament
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 208 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com As part of Freedom Alliance’s Support Our Troops program, Army Sgt. 1st Class Leonard Planer will receive an all-terrain […]
Freedom Alliance Appreciation Dinner at Texas de Brazil
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications 813.961.4700, ext. 208 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Freedom Alliance is set to host a special and intimate dinner for seven seriously […]
U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance Honor USMC Corporal
News Release Contact: Susan Beatty, U.S. Bank Corporate Communications (612) 303-9229, susan.beatty@usbank.com, @usbank_news MINNEAPOLIS – (July 8, 2015) – U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance will be donating […]
Veterans Set for Expedition in White River National Forest
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEEKER, Colo. – (June 30, 2015) – Freedom Alliance is set to host four […]
Injured Service Members Travel to Lake Lanier for Therapy Trip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GAINESVILLE, Ga. – (June 22, 2015) – For the third year in a row, nonprofit organization Freedom Alliance is hosting a group of injured service members […]
Injured Veterans Strengthened by Alaskan Fishing Trip
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SITKA, Alaska – (May 27, 2015) – Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization that supports our […]
Heroes’ Vacation: Veteran Expedition Down James River
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 MEDIA ADVISORY What: Freedom Alliance is hosting a white water rafting trip for a dozen injured service […]
MARINE VETERAN TO RECEIVE APOPKA MORTGAGE-FREE HOME
News Release Contact: Amy Frantti, U.S. Bank Corporate Communications, (612) 303-0733, amy.frantti@usbank.com Brian A. Butler, Freedom Alliance, (813) 763-2007, brian@consultvistra.com APOPKA, Fla. – (May 1, 2015) – U.S. […]
Costa Rica Vacation Honors 16 Injured Service Members
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Worth resident and wounded veteran participating in week-long tropical adventure Fort Worth, Texas […]
Freedom Alliance Salutes Injured Veterans at Appreciation Dinner
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FABENS, Texas – (April 6, 2015) – Freedom Alliance is honoring approximately 300 military families […]
Amputee Veteran to Receive Custom Wheelchair During CPAC
Media Contact: Donnie Gallagher DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Feb. 11, 2015) – Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization supporting military service members and their […]
Marine Corporal to Receive All-Terrain Trackchair in Fort Worth
Media Contact: Kendra Cummings Kendra@ConsultVistra.com Main: 813.961.4700 Direct: 813.321.3312 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT WORTH, Texas – (Jan. 23, 2015) – Freedom Alliance, a military support charitable organization, […]
Atlanta Service Members Enjoy Holiday Feast
Media Contact Donnie Gallagher Freedom Alliance O: 813.961.4700 Ext. 208 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com For Immediate Release: What: For the eighth year in a row, Freedom Alliance and the United Services […]
2nd Annual Grouper Grapple Benefits Injured Service Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donnie Gallagher Vistra Communications Phone 813.321.3314 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com Fort Myers Beach, Fla. – August 8, 2014: The Second Annual Grouper Grapple Offshore Fishing Tournament is being held […]
Military Veteran to Receive Custom Wheelchair During Golf Tourney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2014 Phone: 813.321.3314 Contact: Donnie Gallagher Fax: 813.961.4702 Donnieg@ConsultVistra.com Freedom Alliance honors disabled veteran with the organization’s third All-terrain […]
Nonprofit Provides Scholarships To Children Of Service Members
Phone: 813.961.4700 Contact: Donnie Gallagher Fax: 813.961.4702 DonnieG@ConsultVistra.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Freedom Alliance easing students’ financial burdens for upcoming school year DULLES, Va. – June. 26, […]
FREEDOM ALLIANCE PARTNERS TO DONATE TUSCON HOME TO SERVICE MEMBER
News Release Contact: Amy Frantti, U.S. Bank, (612) 303-0733, amy.frantti@usbank.com Brian Butler, Freedom Alliance (813) 763-2007, brian@consultvistra.com TUCSON, Ariz. (May 22, 2014) – On Thursday, May 29, […]
Freedom Alliance Gives Local Hero Customized Wheelchair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2014 Phone: 813.321.3314 Contact: Donnie Gallagher Fax: 813.961.4702 Donnieg@ConsultVistra.com Freedom Alliance Gives Local Hero Customized Wheelchair Kicks off […]
U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance to Donate Home to Minnesota Veteran
Today, U.S. Bank in partnership with Freedom Alliance kicked off Veteran’s Day weekend by donating a home to a deserving injured military veteran in Minnetonka, Minn. MINNETONKA, Minn. – Nov. […]
Nonprofit Eases College Cost for Children of American Heroes
Freedom Alliance Now Offering Scholarships to Students for the 2013-2014 School Year DULLES, Va. – Aug. 21, 2013 – Freedom Alliance, who has awarded over six million dollars in scholarships, […]
Injured USAF Staff Sergeant Hunts Bears in Canada
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – June 4, 2013 – A Fort Walton Beach resident who is also an Air Force Staff Sergeant, departed for a bear hunt in British Columbia, […]
Freedom Alliance and Partner Offer Vacation Space to Vets
Freedom Alliance has partnered with GreatOceanCondos.com network to provide luxurious vacation condos to injured service members and their families. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – March 29, 2013 – Freedom Alliance, […]
270 Scholarships Provided to Children of Military Heroes
DULLES, Va. – Nov. 7, 2013 – Freedom Alliance, an educational and charitable organization that supports military personnel and their families, has awarded college scholarships to 270 children of military […]
Freedom Alliance Scholarships for 2012-13 Academic Year Available
Oct. 30, 2012 – (Dulles, VA) – Children of severely injured or deceased veterans are eligible for college education scholarships offered by Freedom Alliance. With Veterans Day approaching, the organization […]
World Record Holder to Fundraise for Freedom Alliance
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** For more information, contact: Kendra Cummings Vistra Communications 813.961.4700 Kendra@ConsultVistra.com WHAT: Three-time world record holder Greg Cochran of The Fitness Forum will pull a Chick-fil-A […]
Leadership Academy Grads: Becoming Tomorrow’s Leaders
Teenagers from across the United States participated in Military Leadership Academy held at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA INDIANTOWN GAP, Penn. – July 31, 2012 – Freedom Alliance’s Military Leadership Academy […]
North Central Students Graduate from Leadership Academy
Cadets Madison and Tristen Harper Attends Military Leadership Camp (Dulles, VA) – Carney residents and local high school students, Madison and Tristen Harper, have successfully completed the Freedom Alliance […]
Hylton High Student Graduates from Military Leadership Academy
Cadet Kaleb Zavala Attends Military Leadership Camp (Dulles, VA) – Woodbridge, Virginia resident and local high school student, Kaleb Zavala has successfully completed the Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy, […]
Students to Gain Leadership Skills During Summer Camp
Military Leadership Academy Held in Ft. Indiantown Gap June 17-30 June 05, 2012 – FT. INDIANTOWN GAP, PA– Freedom Alliance is set to host the second Military Leadership Academy (MLA) […]
Freedom Alliance Holds Graduation for Youth Leaders
Second Military Leadership Academy of Summer Held in Ft. Indiantown Gap July 8-21 INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – June 29, 2012 – Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy (MLA) will hold graduation […]
Honoring Service Members at Fort Riley Appreciation Dinner
June 07, 2012 – FORT RILEY, KANSAS– On Friday, June 22, Freedom Alliance is set to host a special dinner for the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Riley, Kansas. The […]
Freedom Alliance Scholarships for Children of Military Heroes
Freedom Alliance Provides scholarships for the Sons and Daughters of Military Heroes. Students are eligible if they are the dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine […]
Military Leadership Academy Now Recruiting High School Students
Freedom Alliance Provides an Exciting, Challenging and Rewarding Summer Leadership Academy Experience INDIANTOWN GAP, Penn. – May 8, 2012 – Registration is now open for Freedom Alliance’s Military Leadership Academy […]
Smith Mountain Lake Activities for Injured Service Members
May 07, 2012 – SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – Freedom Alliance is set to host another “Salute to Our Heroes” retreat May 23-26. This is the second consecutive year that […]
Freedom Alliance to Host Troop Appreciation Dinner
April 30, 2012 – COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA– On Friday, May 11, Freedom Alliance is set to host a special dinner in Columbia, South Carolina. The Troop Appreciation Dinner will honor […]
Injured Service Members Honored During Tampa Appreciation Dinner
Freedom Alliance Sponsors Special Dinner for Tampa’s Most Seriously Injured Veterans from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital March 19, 2013 – TAMPA, FL– On Friday, March 22, Freedom Alliance […]