Veteran family together in community

MB2B Community

In the Loop, Family Blog

Stories, resources, and perspectives for veterans, families, and the communities that support them.

Carrying a Name, Finding a Purpose

Carrying a Name, Finding a Purpose

I was a member of the Youth Choir for my Church and sang at a significant number of funeral Masses, including those for our military who died in Vietnam. Standing there in song while families grieved left a lasting impression — one that shaped everything that followed.

Continue Reading →
From the Great Law to Ground Zero: A Living Message for Peace

From the Great Law to Ground Zero: A Living Message for Peace

On September 11, 2026, the City of Warwick commemorated the victims, survivors, families and first responders of the 9/11 attacks. As part of the ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in Oakland Beach, we planted an Eastern Red Cedar — a tree of peace and remembrance.

Continue Reading →
Warwick's Promise to Never Forget
Military Life

Warwick's Promise to Never Forget

Each year, we gather as an extended family bound by love, loss, and an enduring promise: to honor the Rhode Islanders whose lives were stolen in the senseless violence and terror of the September 11th attacks. Here in Warwick, that promise is personal.

Continue Reading →
St. Vincent de Paul: Rhode Island's Legacy

St. Vincent de Paul: Rhode Island's Legacy

Roots of Compassion: How a Movement Took Hold in Rhode Island. The story of St. Vincent de Paul in Rhode Island is one of faith, community, and a commitment to serving those most in need — a legacy that continues to inspire today.

Continue Reading →
Serving Rhode Island Neighbors Since 1853 — More Than 170 Years
Military Life

Serving Rhode Island Neighbors Since 1853 — More Than 170 Years

For more than 170 years, this organization has stood alongside Rhode Island's most vulnerable residents — through wars, recessions, and generational change. Their story is one of quiet, steady service.

Continue Reading →
How Tau Sigma Is Helping Veterans Thrive at URI

How Tau Sigma Is Helping Veterans Thrive at URI

For many veterans, the hardest part of transitioning out of the military isn't finding a school. It's finding a place where you belong once you get there. At the University of Rhode Island, that place is Tau Sigma National Honor Society.

Continue Reading →

Have a Story to Share?

We welcome contributions from veterans, family members, and community partners. Reach out and let's tell your story.

Get in Touch