Fly-Fishing and the Brain
In the mid-nineteenth century, the avid fly-fisherman and physician James A. Hensall, MD, elucidated what for many is the allure [...]
We’ve Got Their 6
The Kniestedt Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the "We've Got Their 6" Fundraiser. This online/social media based [...]
AMVETS Post 94 Donates Funds Raised to Kniestedt Foundation
On April 20th, 2019 sixty four golfers gathered for the 2nd Annual AMVETS Post 94 Benefit Golf Tournament at Perryville [...]
A legend passes: Dick Cole, last of the Doolittle Raiders, dies at 103
Retired Lt. Col. Dick Cole, the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raiders who rallied the nation’s spirit during the [...]
Which Colleges Have the Best Veterans Programs?
If you're a veteran who's going back to school, or still active duty looking to get your degree, there are [...]
How Trail Running Helped One Army Vet Deal With Injury and Overcome Addiction
When the doctors said he could be in a wheelchair, Todd Short refused to accept it. Six days a week, [...]
With Amazon Smile Helping Past and Present Service Members Has Never Been Easier
Amazon Smile is a charitable service offered by the Amazon Foundation to support non-profit organizations like the Kniestedt Foundation. It [...]
After losing both legs, soldier in famous viral photo recovers with sled hockey
When Sgt. Josh Hargis lost both legs to explosions in Afghanistan, he worried about his unborn son. “There was an [...]
Where to Find Veteran Business Loans
Veteran business loans can be any type of debt financing geared towards helping veteran entrepreneurs grow their businesses. When you need to [...]
Second act of service: Vets find work and purpose in the National Park Service
Veterans make up 5.9% of the American working age population. But in the National Park Service, veterans make up 26% [...]