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She Hugged a Bomb to Save Her Team

She Hugged a Bomb to Save Her Team

After 9/11, Mary Dague chose one of the military's most dangerous jobs: disarming bombs. During a deployment to Iraq, one mission changed her life forever, costing her both arms while saving her teammates.

Legally Blind Veteran Receives Accessible Smart Home | Leslie Smith Home Dedication

Legally Blind Veteran Receives Accessible Smart Home | Leslie Smith Home Dedication

We were honored to celebrate U.S. Captain (Ret.) Leslie Smith as she moves into her mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Gary Sinise Gives Personal Tour of Wounded Marine’s New Forever Home

Gary Sinise Gives Personal Tour of Wounded Marine’s New Forever Home

We were honored to celebrate U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Jason Pacheco as he moved into his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Marine Loses Both Arms in Combat, Finds Freedom in New Home from Gary Sinise

Marine Loses Both Arms in Combat, Finds Freedom in New Home from Gary Sinise

Today, we were honored to celebrate U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (Ret.) Eddie Wright as he moves into his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Blinded in Service, Unbroken in Spirit | Leslie Smith Walls of Honor

Blinded in Service, Unbroken in Spirit | Leslie Smith Walls of Honor

At U.S. Army Captain (Ret.) and GSF Ambassador Leslie Smith’s Walls of Honor ceremony, family, friends, and members of the community gathered to write messages of gratitude, encouragement, and love on the studs of her future home - words that will remain forever inside its walls.

Army EOD Tech Refuses to Regret the Mission | Mary Dague Walls of Honor

Army EOD Tech Refuses to Regret the Mission | Mary Dague Walls of Honor

At Mary Dague’s Walls of Honor ceremony, friends, family, and members of the community came together to write messages of gratitude, love, and encouragement on the studs of her future home - words that will remain forever within its walls.

A Hero’s Welcome — Army Captain's New Home Thanks to Gary Sinise

A Hero’s Welcome — Army Captain's New Home Thanks to Gary Sinise

This Veteran's Day, we were honored to welcome U.S. Army Captain (Ret.) Tyson Quink home to his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation. 🇺🇸

Hero’s New Beginning: Marine Gets Custom Smart Home from Gary Sinise

Hero’s New Beginning: Marine Gets Custom Smart Home from Gary Sinise

We were honored to celebrate U.S. Marine Corps Corporal (Ret.) Brad Ivanchan, as he moves into his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Gary Sinise Gives 100th Home to WOUNDED HERO

Gary Sinise Gives 100th Home to WOUNDED HERO

It's finally here! The Gary Sinise Foundation dedicated our 100th mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Joe Bowser. This is a huge milestone and we could not have done it without the support of the American people. 🇺🇸

Wounded Helicopter PILOT Gets a NEW HOME

Wounded Helicopter PILOT Gets a NEW HOME

The Gary Sinise Foundation were honored to welcome retired U.S. Navy Commander Rob Ballard home to his mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home in Virginia.

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Support to Families of Fallen Heroes

Walking the Road to America's 250th Birthday

Walking the Road to America's 250th Birthday

This Independence Day, we're reflecting on the legacy of service that has defined our nation for 250 years.

A Community Decades in the Making: Children of the Vietnam War

A Community Decades in the Making: Children of the Vietnam War

For decades, many Gold Star children of the Vietnam War believed they were alone in their grief.

Honoring Heroes, Healing Families | Gary Sinise Never Forgets

Honoring Heroes, Healing Families | Gary Sinise Never Forgets

"Of course we want to be here with him, but we can be here for him."

Uplifting Families of Fallen Heroes | Together in Grief, Stronger in Hope

Uplifting Families of Fallen Heroes | Together in Grief, Stronger in Hope

There is a bond formed at our Snowball Express Annual Event that is unlike any other. Losing a parent and partner in connection to their military service is a unique loss, and no one understands that journey quite like those who have walked it themselves.

Gary Sinise Honors Families of Fallen Military Heroes

Gary Sinise Honors Families of Fallen Military Heroes

Every year, the Gary Sinise Foundation gathers families of fallen military heroes for a week of healing, remembrance, and joy at our Snowball Express Annual Event. ❤️✨

Two Surviving Moms Remember their HEROES with JOY | GSF Podcast S1E14

Two Surviving Moms Remember their HEROES with JOY | GSF Podcast S1E14

Please join GSF Podcast host, Cristin Bartter, and a suprise visit from Gary Sinise, as they sit down at Disney World with two amazing moms, Monda Anderson and Corcynthia Williams, who both lost their beloved heroes in service to our great nation.

Gary Sinise Supports Vietnam Vets and their Children

Gary Sinise Supports Vietnam Vets and their Children

Recently, #garysinise brought surviving children of fallen Vietnam veterans for a program in #nashville Be sure to check out the full video on our main YouTube page! To find out more about all the programs Gary has created to support the military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

Gary Sinise Trains Survivors to TELL THEIR STORIES

Gary Sinise Trains Survivors to TELL THEIR STORIES

In this special video, #garysinise has brought together a heroic group of people who all share one thing in common -- they have lost a loved one in the service to others. Now, they are using their stories to help others and inspire resilience amongst our nation's defenders and their families.

Gary Brings Spouses of Fallen First Responders to New York City

Gary Brings Spouses of Fallen First Responders to New York City

Join us as #garysinise and his team brings the surviving spouses of first responder heroes that paid the ultimate sacrifice for a trip of remembrance, honor, and healing. These "city adventures" occur throughout the year to embrace our first responder community families and, on this special trip, our families were about to visit #newyorkcity including visits to ground zero and FDNY firehouses.

THOUSANDS of Gary Sinise’s Volunteers GIVE BACK to these KIDS!

THOUSANDS of Gary Sinise’s Volunteers GIVE BACK to these KIDS!

Each year #garysinise takes thousands of kids who have lost a military or first responder parent to #disneyworld for a week of healing, remembrance and joy. This is only possible due to the thousands of #volunteer staff who give their time and energy to love and support these children that have given so much.

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Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

The Hidden Reality of Being a Fallen Hero's Child | GSF Podcast S3 Ep9

The Hidden Reality of Being a Fallen Hero's Child | GSF Podcast S3 Ep9

Richard Moorman was still a teenager when he lost his father, Los Angeles Fire Department Captain David Moorman. In this heartfelt conversation, Richard shares memories of his dad's service, the challenges of navigating grief, and how community, purpose, and the Gary Sinise Foundation helped him transform loss into a lifelong commitment to helping others.

Gary Sinise Reveals How Resurrection Revival: Part 3 Came to Life | GSF Podcast S3 Ep8

Gary Sinise Reveals How Resurrection Revival: Part 3 Came to Life | GSF Podcast S3 Ep8

Behind every great album is a story - and Resurrection Revival Part 3 is unlike any other.

Behind the Mission: The Servant Leaders of the Gary Sinise Foundation | GSF Podcast S3 Ep7

Behind the Mission: The Servant Leaders of the Gary Sinise Foundation | GSF Podcast S3 Ep7

In this special episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, Cristin sits down with members of the Foundation’s executive leadership team for an intimate conversation about service, sacrifice, and the profound impact of those they are privileged to serve.

Life on the Road with Lt. Dan | GSF Podcast S3 Ep6

Life on the Road with Lt. Dan | GSF Podcast S3 Ep6

For more than 20 years, James Stuckmann and Mari Anne Jayme have been touring with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band. In this episode, they share how they joined Gary Sinise on a mission that grew from a small group of musicians into a movement dedicated to honoring and uplifting our nation’s heroes. From unforgettable tours around the world to behind-the-scenes stories, they reflect on the power of music, service, gratitude, and the impact of showing up for those who serve.

28 Minutes From Explosion to Coma | GSF Podcast S3 Ep5

28 Minutes From Explosion to Coma | GSF Podcast S3 Ep5

On what was supposed to be his final mission before returning home, Brandon Dodson survived a catastrophic IED blast in Afghanistan that left him fighting for his life. In this episode, he shares the raw reality of combat, recovery, and rebuilding life after war.

The Call Every Military Spouse Dreads | GSF Podcast S3 Ep4

The Call Every Military Spouse Dreads | GSF Podcast S3 Ep4

When Marine Corps veteran Brandon Dodson was critically wounded by an IED on his fifth deployment, his wife Jasmine’s life changed in an instant. In this powerful episode, Jasmine shares her journey from Marine and military spouse to full-time caregiver - and the emotional toll that came with it.

Racing Against the Rising Floodwaters | GSF Podcast S3 Ep3

Racing Against the Rising Floodwaters | GSF Podcast S3 Ep3

When catastrophic flash flooding struck their small mountain community, father-and-son firefighters Mike and Dakota Pritt of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department answered the call—deploying swift water rescue boats to a scene unlike anything they had ever experienced. What they discovered was staggering: an elementary school submerged under rising floodwaters, with over 150 students and staff trapped inside.

The Most Dangerous Call a Cop Can Take | GSF Podcast S3 Ep2

The Most Dangerous Call a Cop Can Take | GSF Podcast S3 Ep2

In this episode, retired Riverside police detective Katie Mendonca shares her powerful story of survival and resilience after a violent line-of-duty attack left her with severe injuries and a traumatic brain injury.

Gary Puts Cristin in the Hot Seat! | GSF Podcast S3 Ep1

Gary Puts Cristin in the Hot Seat! | GSF Podcast S3 Ep1

Welcome to Season 3 of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Gary takes over the host seat — literally — and does the interviewing for the first time ever in our Season 3 premiere! He dives deep into Cristin Kampsider's story, from her service in the Marines, to working alongside him for over a decade.

Gary Sinise Gives a Tour of GSF Headquarters!

Gary Sinise Gives a Tour of GSF Headquarters!

Join Gary as he gives a guided tour through the Gary Sinise Foundation offices, sharing the stories behind the memorabilia, awards, and spaces that surround him. Throughout the tour, Gary reflects on the many handmade gifts and meaningful items given to him by service members, veterans, fallen heroes’ families, and friends—symbols of gratitude, remembrance, and connection.

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Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band DEBUT at the GRAND OLE OPRY!!!

Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band DEBUT at the GRAND OLE OPRY!!!

#Garysinse and the Lt Dan Band debuted at the @Opry for the 30th Anniversary of the iconic movie #forrestgump

20th Anniversary of Gary Sinise's First Lt. Dan Band Concert at Great Lakes Naval Base

20th Anniversary of Gary Sinise's First Lt. Dan Band Concert at Great Lakes Naval Base

Join us today in wishing a special happy birthday to the U.S. Navy as we salute all active-duty sailors and veterans.

Gary Sinise & the Lieutenant Dan Band Return to Naval Base Ventura

Gary Sinise & the Lieutenant Dan Band Return to Naval Base Ventura

Enjoy this look back at Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band performing a live concert for the troops at Naval Base Ventura back in March! With over 3,000 in attendance, it was a night of jubilation, gratitude, dancing, and a whole lot of Rock & Roll. Gary's good friend and GSF Ambassador Joe Mantegna made a special appearance, joining Gary and the band on stage! Honor. Gratitude. Rock & Roll. That’s the mission of every Lt. Dan Band concert.

Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band Return to Nellis Air Force Base

Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band Return to Nellis Air Force Base

For the first time since February 2020, our very own Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band returned to Nellis Air Force Base to uplift and honor our nation's military and their families. Through the gracious generosity of our supporters, you all, we were able to provide a day of fun that included free food and drinks, and a special performance from Gary and the band.

On The Road Of Service With Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

On The Road Of Service With Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

Go behind the scenes with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band during a 2019 cross-country journey to military installations in Georgia and Florida on a mission of bringing honor, gratitude, and rock 'n' roll to service members, veterans, and their loved ones.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band Concert at The Villages

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band Concert at The Villages

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band were the hottest ticket in town on October 27, 2019, when they performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square at The Villages near Orlando, Florida. Home to the largest concentration of veterans living outside a U.S. military base, and American Legion Post 347, the largest American Legion Post in the world, the retirement community at The Villages includes generations of service members from WWII to the latest conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Concert for Heroes 2018 - Santa Rosa

Concert for Heroes 2018 - Santa Rosa

This past April, Gary Sinise Foundation proudly hosted a concert to show our appreciation to the Santa Rosa firefighters and their families in Santa Rosa, California. Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band performed for this community that has been affected by devastating wildfires over the last year. A special thank you to our sponsors; CMG Financial, American Airlines, Envoy Air Careers, International Association of Fire Fighters and the Pacific Coast Air Museum.

GSF Guantanamo Trip 2017

GSF Guantanamo Trip 2017

Last year Gary Sinise & the #LtDanBand returned to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to perform for our military troops and their loved ones. Make sure to watch and share this video from this incredible trip.

GSF Guantanamo Trip (Short Film)

GSF Guantanamo Trip (Short Film)

Last year Gary Sinise & the #LtDanBand returned to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to perform for our military troops and their loved ones. Make sure to watch and share this video from this incredible trip.

Concert For Defenders 2017

Concert For Defenders 2017

This past May, we proudly hosted CONCERT FOR DEFENDERS, an event to celebrate our firefighters, police, and EMTs at the Los Angeles VA. Katharine McPhee and Five For Fighting joined Gary Sinise & the #LtDanBand for a day of fun, food, and appreciation. Enjoy the video!

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Support to Heroes from Every Generation

Their Service Made History | Women Veterans Day 2026

Their Service Made History | Women Veterans Day 2026

Today, on Women Veterans Day, we honor the generations of women who have answered the call to serve our nation.

Gary Sinise Surprises Veterans & First Responders with Unforgettable Experience

Gary Sinise Surprises Veterans & First Responders with Unforgettable Experience

What an unforgettable week in Music City! 🇺🇸🎵

Gary Sinise Brings WWII Vets to the National WWII Museum

Gary Sinise Brings WWII Vets to the National WWII Museum

This summer, our Soaring Valor program brought WWII veterans and high school students together at the @wwiimuseum in New Orleans. 🇺🇸✨

The Women Who Saved The World

The Women Who Saved The World

During World War II, an estimated 6 million women became affectionately known as "Rosie The Riveters" when, as part of the war effort, they took on the working roles traditionally held by men. Through the Gary Sinise Foundation's Soaring Valor program, we flew Rosies from all over the country to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans to hear their stories and honor their remarkable history.

Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Reflects on the Meaning of the Medal

Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Reflects on the Meaning of the Medal

Join us for an incredible new episode of the GSF Podcast, this time with #medalofhonor recipient and #vietnam veteran US Army Sergeant First Class Sammy Davis and his wife, Dixie. Subscribe to the @GarySiniseFoundation channel and tune in September 25, 2024 for the FULL episode. You will NOT want to miss this story of VALOR!

Rosie the Riveter Receives the Congressional GOLD MEDAL

Rosie the Riveter Receives the Congressional GOLD MEDAL

In April of 2024, the Gary Sinise Foundation was honored to support the @RosietheRiveterTrust to bring over two dozen women representing millions of Rosie the Riveters to receive the long overdue Congressional Gold Medal in the halls of the US Capitol Building in #washingtondc

Long Island High school Students Bring WWII Vets to the National WWII Museum

Long Island High school Students Bring WWII Vets to the National WWII Museum

This past April we had the honor of bringing 18 World War II heroes to the museum built in their honor, the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A Hero's Sendoff for WWII Veterans on a Trip to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans

A Hero's Sendoff for WWII Veterans on a Trip to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans

Yesterday morning, we were honored to host a special hero's sendoff for 15 World War II veterans from Reno as they embarked on a trip to the Museum built in their honor, The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gary Sinise On Helping Nation's Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor Travel To The National WWII Museum

Gary Sinise On Helping Nation's Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor Travel To The National WWII Museum

Watch our very own Gary Sinise share about our heroic sendoff for the nation’s oldest living Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Veteran, U.S. Army PFC Joseph Eskenazi. Through our Soaring Valor program, we’re sending Joseph to @wwiimuseum via Amtrak to celebrate his 105th birthday with his fellow WWII veterans and family. Special thanks to @amtrak, @unionstationlosangeles, and all who support our efforts to make this memorable trip possible. Enjoy the video!

Gary Sinise and GSF Honor The Greatest Generation on the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day

Gary Sinise and GSF Honor The Greatest Generation on the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day

V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945. To mark the 75th anniversary of this historic day, our Founder and Chairman, Gary Sinise, spoke with a 97-year-old WWII B-24 pilot who experienced V-E Day in London in 1945. Of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII, less than 400,000 remain with us today. It's critical that we record their history to educate future generations. Special thanks to the National WWII Museum for making this video possible.

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First Responders Outreach

Gary Serves Appreciation Meals to Los Angeles First Responders

Gary Serves Appreciation Meals to Los Angeles First Responders

#garysinise recently served appreciation meals to #firstresponders at #losangeles County Fire Camp 2 who were responsible for battling the #eatonfire

FDNY Firefighters recall 9/11...tune in for the FULL episode

FDNY Firefighters recall 9/11...tune in for the FULL episode

Join us alongside #fdny firefighters Paul Hyland and Danny Prince as we look back 23 years to the events of September 11th, 2001 in #nyc Tune in for the full episode on #september11th 2024.

Gary Helps Bring Together Cops and Children at Camp Postcard

Gary Helps Bring Together Cops and Children at Camp Postcard

#garysinise recently helped support @voacolorado which brings together #police officers and underserved children at Camp POSTCARD in #colorado

Gary Sinise Provides San Diego Police Department New Duty Bikes

Gary Sinise Provides San Diego Police Department New Duty Bikes

As part of the Gary Sinise Foundation's #firstresponders outreach program, the San Diego Police Department recently received a grant for 25 new duty bicycles for patrolling the Gaslamp Quarter in #sandiego.

Gary Builds Wounded Police Officer and Family Their Forever Home

Gary Builds Wounded Police Officer and Family Their Forever Home

Join us as we shine a light on wounded hero, Mark Priebe, and his family--a family that sacrificed so much for their community. Mark was a Missouri police officer who was intentionally run over by an SUV, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Last fall, the Priebe family received their mortgage-free, specially-adapted smart home built specifically for Mark's needs.

Gary Sinise Honors Family of Fallen Maryland Police Officer

Gary Sinise Honors Family of Fallen Maryland Police Officer

In December 2023, Gary Sinise Foundation hosted hundreds of families of fallen #firstresponders at #disneyworld for a week of connection and healing. Join us in this video as we follow the Alcorn family from Frederick, MD, who remember and celebrate their hero, 13-year Police Officer LT Stew Alcorn.

First Responder Appreciation Day for Sonoma County First Responders

First Responder Appreciation Day for Sonoma County First Responders

The Gary Sinise Foundation, in partnership with our friends at Amazon, was honored to show love and support for Sonoma County First Responders with a special First Responder Appreciation Day event back in May! We were also thrilled to give away $100,000 in grants while providing health and wellness assistance to Sonoma County with a visit from Koda, the service dog!

Mayfield First Responder Appreciation Day

Mayfield First Responder Appreciation Day

On Dec 10, 2021, the town of Mayfield was hit by a devastating tornado resulting in over 1,300 homes and buildings destroyed in its wake. Through the generosity of our incredible supporters, we hosted a GSF "First Responder Appreciation Day." The uplifting event brought smiles to the whole community and featured a local Kentucky band, BBQ, and festival activities for the whole community! Enjoy this video as we had the great honor of saluting the first responders who were on the frontlines. Consider donating today so we can continue to provide assistance to our nation's first responders. http://bit.ly/2j1qi2E

Gary Talks to Chief Dan Reda of the Blue Island Fire Department

Gary Talks to Chief Dan Reda of the Blue Island Fire Department

Watch this very special video of our Founder and Chairman, Gary Sinise, speaking to Chief Dan Reda of the Blue Island Fire Department from his hometown of Blue Island, Illinois. Gary shares heartwarming memories from his childhood, including famous photographs of his grandfather Daniel working as a conductor on the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad line in 1943. Gary also gets to personally announce to Chief Reda that the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Outreach program will be providing new extraction equipment to the Blue Island Fire Department.

Gary Sinise Foundation Grant Helps Boston Fire Department Mitigate Occupational Cancer

Gary Sinise Foundation Grant Helps Boston Fire Department Mitigate Occupational Cancer

To help Boston firefighters mitigate their exposure to occupational cancer, the Gary Sinise Foundation funded the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation with a grant to purchase and install ten washing machines and 32 drying cabinets at firehouses around the city.

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