It’s America’s birthday, y’all—and we’re celebrating in a big way.
To mark this milestone year, we’re launching 250 Salutes—a year-long tribute to the incredible people who make the DFW community stronger. Each month, we’ll honor a different group whose impact deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated.
July Spotlight: Our Military Heroes
This July, we proudly salute the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—in the United States Armed Forces.
Do you, a friend, or a family member have a military story worth sharing? We want to hear it.
👉 Submit their story today and help us recognize their service, sacrifice, and strength. Selected stories will be featured on our 250 Salutes Honor Wall, where our community can come together to show appreciation and respect.
Because freedom isn’t free and every story matters, use the form below to submit your honoree!
Here are some fun facts:
- The United States is home to over 630 military installations worldwide, supporting service members across the globe.
- The American flag has 13 stripes (for the original colonies) and 50 stars—one for each state.
- The 4th of July has been celebrated as America’s Independence Day since 1777—just one year after the Declaration was signed.
- Texas is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country—over 1.4 million veterans call the Lone Star State home.
- The bald eagle, America’s national bird, wasn’t officially declared the symbol of the U.S. until 1782.
