{"id":19387,"date":"2025-05-23T12:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T16:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=19387"},"modified":"2025-05-23T12:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T16:31:58","slug":"thanking-us-veterans-this-memorial-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/05\/thanking-us-veterans-this-memorial-day.html","title":{"rendered":"Thanking US Veterans this Memorial Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This Memorial Day Weekend in the United States we honor our military veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p>On the news last night, Channel 5 WCVB featured Boston&#8217;s Annual Memorial Day Flag Garden.<\/p>\n<p>This Memorial Day weekend brings thousands to the Boston Common at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to see the 37,000 US flags, provided by the\u00a0<a title=\"Massachusetts Military Heroes Organization\" href=\"https:\/\/www.massmilitaryheroes.org\/\">Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund<\/a>. \u00a0The Flag Garden is planted in memory of Massachusetts service men and women who gave their lives in defending our country from the Revolutionary War to the present. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF) is officially MMHF at Home Base, permanently cementing the long-standing partnership between Home Base and MMHF.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-19388\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2-615x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2-615x373.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2-728x441.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/memorial-day2.jpg 837w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For over 14 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/media\/military-services-education-program\">SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program<\/a>\u00a0(MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.\u00a0 We also support Veterans in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/solution\/3dexperience-works-startup-program\">Start-up program<\/a>\u00a0and manufacturing training organizations like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wfw.org\/\">Workshop for Warriors<\/a>.\u00a0 MySolidWorks provides free online training to Veterans.\u00a0 MakebyMe is a free DIY software application for wood working.\u00a0 The SOLIDWORKS User Group Community and SOLIDWORKS Forum are great places for Veterans to learn more about SOLIDWORKS programs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Military-Veterans-Program-3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Military-Veterans-Program-3.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/SOLIDWORKS-Military-Veterans-Program-3-300x273.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"436\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLIDWORKS MILITARY VETERANS Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SOLIDWORKS is a proud supporter of our active military and veterans, and thank them for their service. We are pleased to offer the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition at a discounted rate to military actively serving in the US or Canada and\/or veterans. Veterans can receive a copy of the<a href=\"https:\/\/veteran-store.solidworks.com\/veteran\/default.php\">\u00a0SOLIDWORKS Student Edition<\/a>\u00a0for $20.<\/p>\n<p>The SOLIDWORKS Student Edition, 12 month license,\u00a0 includes the following features to enhance your designing and learning experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Premium (3D CAD software)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium\u00a0 (FEA tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (CFD tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Motion (Kinematics analysis)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium(Part and mold filling analysis)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Sustainability (Environmental impact tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional (Electrical systems design tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (Integrate design and manufacturing processes)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (Define, organize, and publish 3D PMI)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Composer (Technical documentation tools)<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional (Develop rich, photo quality content)<\/li>\n<li>MySolidWorks for Students (Your connection to everything SOLIDWORKS)<\/li>\n<li>eDrawings<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Professional (Viewing and publishing application)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.solidworks.com\/#General\">MySolidWorks<\/a>\u00a0training, you get hours of free online learning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start-up Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a Veteran wanting to start your own company to design and manufacture a physical product? Our Start-up Program \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/solution\/3dexperience-works-startup-program\">www.solidworks.com\/startups<\/a>\u00a0helps Veteran start up\u2019s get software and support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups Program\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7JFW5CfTYjA?feature=oembed\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop for Warriors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve had the pleasure of supporting Workshop for Warriors, which helps to train, certify and place veterans, wounded warriors, and transitioning service members into advanced manufacturing careers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Born to Design: Workshops For Warriors - The Future of U.S. Manufacturing - SOLIDWORKS\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ONNw00asp7c?feature=oembed\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2015\/11\/supporting-veterans-day-with-the-best-job-skills-at-workshop-for-warriors.html\">best career experiences<\/a>\u00a0was visiting Workshop for Warriors in San Diego.\u00a0 They provide our SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams to their students for an industry standard credential.\u00a0 Along with certifications in manufacturing, Haas CNC, and welding, Workshop for Warriors has 100% job placement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16578\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-615x411.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-615x411.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Workshops-for-Warriors-1.jpg 640w\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MakeByMe Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16589\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-436x615.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-436x615.jpg 436w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size-1.jpg 504w\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you a Veteran that likes DIY projects or working with wood?\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/makebyme\/\">MakeByMe<\/a>\u00a0is free software to help you design, assembly and create a bill of material cut list to bring to Home Depot or your favorite lumber store.\u00a0 From standard wood sizes, MakeByMe even works on a smart phone.\u00a0 Try this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2022\/11\/diy-birdhouse-furniture-with-makebyme-and-homebyme.html\">Birdhouse<\/a>\u00a0project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We also invite Veterans to reach out to SOLIDWORKS users at a local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swugn.org\/\">SOLIDWORKS User Group<\/a>\u00a0meeting in your area or join our<a href=\"https:\/\/forum.solidworks.com\/?_gl=1*1mkd63w*_ga*MTEwNjIwMjExLjE2OTQxMDc0NjY.*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTY5OTU1OTQyMy44Ny4xLjE2OTk1NjE1NjkuNjAuMC4w#_ga=2.93565533.1551269689.1699461895-110620211.1694107466\">\u00a0SOLIDWORKS User Forum<\/a>\u00a0on line.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Veterans.\u00a0 Thank you for your service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Design well.\u00a0 Marie<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Memorial Day Weekend in the United States we honor our military veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice. On the news last night, Channel 5 WCVB featured Boston&#8217;s Annual Memorial Day Flag Garden. This Memorial Day weekend brings thousands<\/p>\n... <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/05\/thanking-us-veterans-this-memorial-day.html\">Continued<\/a>","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":19388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6712],"tags":[4161,7687,5448,7688,7685,3931,7568,7686],"class_list":["post-19387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-boston","tag-channel-5","tag-memorial-day","tag-mmhf","tag-mvp","tag-solidworks","tag-solidworks-for-veterans","tag-wcvb"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/84"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19387"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19391,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19387\/revisions\/19391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}