When WoodmenLife Chapter 6011 Vice President Emily Oliver saw a post on Facebook last fall about an upcoming charity football game hosted by the new Iowa Rampage arena football team in Council Bluffs, IA, she recognized...

By Gary Peterson, Senior Copywriter The Stars and Stripes is the most recognizable symbol of our nation. It deserves respect in how we handle it, display it and — when it’s time — retire it. WoodmenLife values our...

By Gary Peterson, Senior Copywriter I often get goosebumps when I hear the national anthem before sporting events. I feel inspired, patriotic and experience a pure love of our country. It’s a magical feeling. A Personal Connection to...

Billie Floyd serves as one of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Community Outreach Advisors for WoodmenLife. She recently participated in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s annual Snowball Express event in Orlando, FL, along with other associates and member volunteers. WoodmenLife...

Schools across the country showcased their American pride through the “America Is…” Video Contest. Students created their own original videos that represented their school, its mission and their passion for patriotism. With the growing popularity of the...

  Feelings of sadness and fear — but also patriotism — were all renewed for Jo Anne Gabelman as she virtually toured the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. WoodmenLife invited its members to a virtual tour of the...

Despite the challenges resulting from COVID-19, WoodmenLife remains committed to connecting families, giving back to local communities and celebrating our country. Social distancing has changed how we accomplish these goals, and we’re committed to find new...

Robby Molony is Director of Community Partnerships at WoodmenLife. He joined other associates and member volunteers in Orlando for the Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express. WoodmenLife supplied flags for the event's Remembrance Garden, where a sea...

Americans have a strong connection to our flag. That’s why we take seriously things like displaying the flag, folding the flag and even discarding the flag. Showing respect for the flag, and recognizing the service of those...

As WoodmenLife volunteers worked in the Memorial Heroes Garden at the Snowball Express, each person experienced many humbling things. Children of these Gold Star families would sit or lie down next to their parent's flag. Some...