6.24.26

Seven Words That Built a System: Lincoln’s Promise and the Long Work of Keeping It


During his second inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln gave the nation its most enduring obligation to those who served. One hundred and sixty-one years later, the country is still reckoning with what that obligation means.... Read More ▶

6.24.26

Mary J. Safford: The Civil War Nurse Who Built Her Way Into Medicine


Mary Safford’s service revealed her calling. America’s institutions tried to block it. She built her way in — and then helped open the door for others.... Read More ▶

6.22.26

Veteran Entrepreneurs of History: Philadelphia’s Forgotten Founder James Forten


James Forten is one of the original American veteran entrepreneurship stories. He was a free Black teenager in Philadelphia when the country declared independence, and he went to war as a privateer before the law would let him do much else. He came h... Read More ▶

6.17.26

Veteran Entrepreneurs of History: George Levi Knox Built What America Denied Him


As the United States marks 250 years, the story of American service cannot be told only through battlefields, presidents, and policy. It must also be told through the lives of those who came home from war and built something lasting.... Read More ▶

6.16.26

The Military Spouse the System Turned Into a Reluctant Entrepreneur


In less than a calendar year, Johnson's family received Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders twice. Each move required her to resign from a position and re-enter the job market in an unfamiliar location, a cycle that exacts both professional and ... Read More ▶

6.16.26

From Side Hustles to Store Shelves: Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Take Their Shot with Walmart in Dallas


Two military-connected entrepreneurs: military spouse Nicole Brown and Air Force veteran Dylan Jones attended the Walmart’s Road to Open Call, where small business owners had the opportunity to pitch their products, receive feedback, and connect wi... Read More ▶

6.11.26

The First Promise: How George Washington Defined America’s Obligation to Veterans


What does a nation owe the people who serve it? More than two centuries later, that question remains at the center of veteran policy, military family support, and the ongoing work of helping those who serve successfully transition into civilian li... Read More ▶

6.09.26

Why Resume Gaps Aren’t The Same For Military Spouses


Before she married into the Coast Guard, Belverly Cutchins had been accepted to the University of Louisville's engineering program. She had the grades, the scholarships, and the trajectory. What she did not have was a labor market designed to move wi... Read More ▶

6.08.26

Welcome 2026 IVMF Ambassadors


The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to introduce the selectees of our 2026 IVMF Ambassador Program! After a rigorous selection process, we’ve chosen 42 individuals dedicated to helping veterans and military ... Read More ▶

5.28.26

IVMF Supports The Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act S.2772


On behalf of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, I write to express our strong support for the Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act, and to commend Senators Warnock an... Read More ▶