Salute to Service

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Recognizing veterans, active-duty members and the families who carry the weight of the American legacy.

NJAA

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National Junior Angus Association members are our strong foundation for expansion and improvement for the Angus breed in the future. Find your voice. Find your spot in the NJAA.

Chasing Parallels

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Two veterans find purpose in raising cattle.

Something Bigger

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Nick Umbarger follows his calling first as a scout sniper for the U.S. Marine Corps, now home to the ranch.

From Ship to Seedstock

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Navy veteran Adam Jordan returns home to raise seedstock cattle with his family.

A Common Thread

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Angus breeder and veteran Cory Poser shares his story from farm kid to Navy airman.

Service, Stewardship and Sirloin

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Leamon Bratton, Army military police veteran, builds a direct-to-consumer Angus beef operation grounded in skills he learned from the service.

From Tanks To Pastures

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From milk tanks to Army tanks to semen tanks, Pennsylvania cattleman builds successful Angus operation.

Work So Hard It Roars

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A veteran’s journey from soldier to stockman, driven by faith, family and generational purpose.

A Dream Come True

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Rick Mindemann builds a family farm in the land of the free.

Living With Purpose in the Pasture and Beyond

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A fighter pilot’s message of discipline, faith and grit shared with the nation’s cattlemen.

Big Mission, Bigger Hearts

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Operation BBQ Relief helps those in need and empowers veterans and their families.

A Purpose for Coming Home

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Defining opportunity gave foundation to legendary Angus cattleman before and after Vietnam War.