 | | Featured for this Week | Last night, 50 women competed for the 100th Miss America title, and four of them are currently serving in the U.S. military. Amongst the pageant participants were an active-duty soldier, an Army reservist, and two Navy ensigns in the Reserve who fought for the crown.
And although neither of the four won the crown, the U.S. military’s representation in last night's pageant was greater than any single year, and is helping bring awareness to the unique characteristics of what it takes to serve in the U.S. military.
For a century, the Miss America Organization has worked to “prepare great women for the world and prepare the world for great women” through service and scholarship. While passionate about pursuing the prestigious title saluting beauty, talent, and activism, all of the women agreed that their military duties take priority.
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 | | Scott's View | As much as we would like to think the holidays are all about family, tradition, and celebration, for kids, it’s often about only one thing: presents! And yet, so many parents across the country just can’t afford to give gifts to their children. That’s where The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation steps in to deliver hope to less fortunate kids by collecting and distributing new, unwrapped gifts. They’ve done this since 1947.
“What’s better than toys on Christmas?" said Mason Fellows, a Montana teen who displays inflatable Christmas decorations to raise money for the Foundation. Communities and organizations nationwide create local fundraisers to help make an impact between mid-October through December. To date, Toys for Tots has distributed 604 million toys and supported 272 million children. Over 800 communities in all 50 states participate.
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