Veteran Legacy Project | Storytelling
Designed for Veterans.
Featured on 6abc News | Heard on WURD Radio | Available at the National Veterans Memorial Storefront
Designed for Veterans.
Featured on 6ABC News | Heard on WURD Radio
Trusted by American Legion Post 769 | Available at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. [See the full story →]
120 guided pages help veterans reflect on their service, the people who shaped them, and the journey home. They don’t face a blank page — they follow prompts that help them tell their story. The journal includes helpful veteran resources.
Great for Veterans Day Initiatives, Lunch & Learns, Veteran ERGs, Onboarding, Healthcare and Community Engagement.
The Milestones
Structured prompts guide veterans through enlistment, training, assignments and key moments of service.
Details That Matter
Thoughtful questions preserve the milestones and memories that shape a veteran’s story.
Beyond the Uniform
Dedicated transition prompts help veterans recognize the skills and strengths they carry into civilian life.
Easy to Launch – No need to build from scratch. The prompts, the materials, and the guidance are ready to go.
Flexible Use – Ideal for veteran new-hires, lunch & learns, storytelling circles, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, other events, or as a meaningful gift for veterans in your community or care.
Demonstrates Support for Veterans – Values their service and creates space for connection and belonging.
$25 Each
Single journals make a meaningful gift to capture and preserve
their personal stories. Available individually or in multiples.
50 Journals — $1,250
50 journals shipped directly to your organization – ideal for ERGs, nonprofits, healthcare, and community groups.
Complete Program – $5,000
A turnkey veteran storytelling program with everything you need to launch and engage your veteran community. Led by Sharon Vargas, retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant.
Discover a collection of thoughtfully designed journals and planners created to inspire reflection, creativity, and everyday organization. Find the one that speaks to you.
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 6ABC ACTION NEWS, WPVI
BY MATTEO IADONIS JANUARY 1, 2024
AMBLER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “I joined the Army for adventure,” said Sharon Cooke-Vargas. “I was a small-town girl and wanted to see the world.”
Cooke-Vargas’ journey with the United States Army started as a teenager and lasted for 20 years. She recalls opportunities for women being limited at the time she joined. Nevertheless, she worked in support and administration before becoming a groundbreaking recruiter in the Philadelphia region.
Now well into retirement, Cooke-Vargas has become involved with other veterans through the American Legion Post #769. And she also created her own company called, ‘The Journal Box.’
One of her most special creations is called “I Am a Veteran – My Story.” The book is filled with prompts and blank spaces for veterans to record their own journeys for generations to come.
“I’m hoping that people will take this book and get it to as many veterans as possible because so many stories are lost,” said Cooke-Vargas. “And it’s just amazing, the experiences that people have gone through, and we want to make sure that their stories are not forgotten.”
To learn more about “I Am a Veteran – My Story,” visit the website for The Journal Box.