Veterans Life Magazine

12/07/2025

On this day in 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, taking the lives of 2,403 Americans — including 1,114 sailors and Marines aboard the USS Arizona, where they remain eternally at rest. We honor their courage, their sacrifice, and the families who still carry their memory.

In our latest issue of Veterans Life Magazine, we share the extraordinary story of Colorado sailor Glen Stenson — a man shaped by hardship long before the war and compelled to serve after Pearl Harbor alongside his father and brother, who also answered the call.

His service took him from the Dust Bowl plains to the Pacific, where he served as a Navy corpsman aboard the USS Tranquility, a 700-bed hospital ship in the South Pacific, where he helped care for survivors of the USS Indianapolis, one of the Navy’s worst wartime tragedies

Glen’s story is one of grit, duty, loss, and extraordinary resilience, and we are deeply honored to share it.

👉 Read Glen’s full story in our December/January issue at veteranslifemagazine.com.

Welcome home, sailor — and thank you for your courage, service and sacrifice!

12/02/2025

It’s here! The December/January issue of Veterans Life Magazine is on its way — it went out to subscribers today and is beginning to be distributed up and down the Front Range, so keep an eye out!

The issue is filled with stories that remind us of what this season is all about: renewal, resilience and the courage to begin again.

You’ll find stories of veterans who transform experience into art, photography, music and connection; others who push the boundaries of what healing can look like; and voices that show us that even through hardship, purpose and hope endure.

Thank you to the contributors, advertisers and veteran community for making this one of our biggest issues yet. We can’t wait for you to dive in.

Check out the new issue at https://www.veteranslifemagazine.com/

11/21/2025

I’m already starting to think about the rodeos coming up in January for Randy, Dan, and myself.

11/21/2025

11/19/2025

Congratulations to the Veterans Art Council on their tremendous accomplishment - first ever Veterans Art Show at the Denver Art Museum! If you are looking for something to do over the holiday, you need to check out the 32 veteran artists' work. Amazing!

Also, look for an upcoming article about the exhibit in the December/January issue of Veterans Life Magazine!

11/11/2025

This veterans day, see the difference you can make. Don, a veteran, was struggling to read his favorite magazines after losing his site. Then he discovered Aftersight. “ Aftersight sees me even though I do not see.” After Don received his free smart speaker from Aftersight, he now listens to his favorite magazines like Veterans Life Magazine and stays connected to the stories and community he loves. Your support helps veterans like Don stay informed, independent, and inspired. Support veterans like Don. www.ColoradoGivesDay.org/organization/Aftersight
 From our team at Aftersight, we thank all of you who served and are serving our country. You are not forgotten. 

11/10/2025

What are you doing tomorrow evening to celebrate Veterans Day? Join us in watching powerful short films created by local veterans and connect with fellow veterans and those who love and support veterans!

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11/10/2025

My grandfather served as a Marine in World War I and my father followed in his footsteps, serving in Korea. Happy 250th Birthday and Semper Fi to all who have worn the uniform and to those who carry its torch into the future!

10/28/2025

🔟 Days to Go!

We’re counting down to one of the best events of the year for veteran entrepreneurs — the Veteran Small Business Conference, happening Nov. 7 at Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs!

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business or ready to scale up, this conference is designed for you.

Contact us for a discount code — it’ll get you 50% off your ticket!

Learn more at VeteransSmallBusinessConference.com

10/27/2025

Today we celebrate Navy Day! Although the Navy’s official birthday is now recognized as October 13, 1775, we at Veterans Life Magazine choose to celebrate it today — October 27 — the date long known nationwide as Navy Day until it was changed.

First observed in 1922, Navy Day was created by the Navy League of the United States to honor the men and women we call sailors. The date was chosen to mark both what was then believed to be the Navy’s founding and the birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt, one of its greatest champions.

Today, we salute all who serve at sea. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice!

And thanks to Steven King for trusting us to digitize his entire collection of WWII posters and allow us to share them with the community.

10/22/2025

Join us for Colorado’s premier event for veteran-owned businesses — the 18th Annual Veteran Small Business Conference!

📅 November 7, 2025
📍 Great Wolf Lodge, Colorado Springs

This full-day event is packed with expert-led sessions, growth strategies, and government contracting insights designed to help veteran entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

Learn more: https://vimeo.com/1125650926?share=copy

While early-bird pricing has passed, Veterans Life Magazine—a proud sponsor—can help with discounted registration for those still hoping to attend.

Let us know if you’ll be there or if we can help make sure you don’t miss it. This is an event you won’t want to miss!