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Explore the latest news, volunteer stories, event highlights, organizational updates, and insights from Saluting Branches locations across North America.

11th Annual National Day of Service

Saluting Branches Prepares to Honor Veterans with 11th Annual National Day of Service

Building off the momentum of its 2024 National Day of Service that celebrated a decade of dedication, Saluting Branches — the leading organization uniting arborists and tree care professionals to honor America’s veterans — is preparing for its 11th Annual National Day of Service on Sept. 17, 2025.

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Saluting Branches

Giving Back to Those Who Gave So Much: Saluting Branches

I was honored to serve as a volunteer at my first Saluting Branches Day of Service in 2022 at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. It was special seeing so many folks from our industry join forces for a special cause.

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Honors Veterans

Roots of Respect: How Saluting Branches Honors Veterans

More than 16 million people in the United States have protected and served our nation in the armed forces over the years. Whatever task assigned to our veterans, whether across the country or across the world, they went and they served.

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2023 Day of Service Recap

2023 Day of Service Recap

Saluting Branches 2023 108 Locations 4000 Participants $4 Million in donated services It was a great day of service. Plan to join us September 18, 2024 for the 10th Annual Saluting Branches

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Diona Neeser

Saluting Branches Welcomes Diona Neeser and Brandon Hughson Back to the Board of Directors

Saluting Branches is pleased to welcome Diona Neeser and Brandon Hughson back to its Board of Directors. Both were founding members of Saluting Branches during their time at Rainbow Treecare and played an important role in helping bring the organization’s mission to life.

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Dave Norris

Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Norris

For Dave Norris, Crew Leader at Davey Tree, Saluting Branches is more than a day away from the typical work routine. It’s an opportunity to use his skills to honor veterans, reconnect with friends and make a meaningful difference at a place that deserves exceptional care.

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Three New Members

Saluting Branches Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors

June 17, 2025 — Minnetonka, Minn. — Saluting Branches is proud to announce the addition of three outstanding professionals to its 2025 Board of Directors: Russell Evans, Vikram Krishnamurthy, and Paul Schoenike. Each new member brings a unique blend of …

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Foundation for Service

The Saluting Branches Proclamation: Setting the Foundation for Service

Whatever task assigned to our Veterans, whether across the country or across the world, they went and they served.

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Honoring Veterans

Honoring Veterans: A Decade of Dedication With Saluting Branches

We honor American service men and women by organizing volunteer tree and landscape care for the properties dedicated to our veterans.

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Thank You to Our 2026 Event Sponsors

Special thanks to Asplundh, this year’s Oak sponsor.

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