HONOR A LIFE OF SERVICE
Nominate a Veteran for a Tribute Plaque at Mt. Soledad Veterans memorial
A place where service is remembered and stories are preserved.
Veteran Ratings is inviting our community to nominate service members, Veterans, or immediate family members for a tribute plaque at Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. This initiative celebrates their sacrifice while allowing us to connect Veterans with resources designed to maximize their earned benefits.
Who Can Be Nominated
- Active duty, Guard, Reserve, or Veteran (any branch)
- Nominees with an honorable story of service and character
If you’re a Veteran yourself, you can also choose to submit your own story.
What Honoree Receives
- A commemorative plaque at Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial*
- Recognition on Veteran Ratings channels to share their story of service
- Guidance on next steps for the plaque placement
about mt. soledad memorial
Located in La Jolla, California, the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla, California, is one of the most unique veterans memorials in the United States.
It includes:
- Thousands of tribute plaques
- Veterans from all branches and eras
- Personal stories displayed alongside service
Each plaque reflects a life of service — not just a name.
Some people choose to nominate a parent, spouse, or someone who has impacted their life. Others take this opportunity to reflect on their own service.
How It Works
Nominate
Complete and submit the form below and share the story of service. (Nomination deadline 5/25/2026.)
Step 2
Selection
Selected nominee will be contacted to coordinate details with Mount Soledad Veterans Park.
Step 3
Recognition
We’ll share honoree stories (with permission) to inspire our community.
Nominate someone Today!
A Guide Many Veterans Wish They Had Earlier
Most veterans are familiar with a few core benefits — healthcare, the GI Bill, maybe the VA home loan.
But beyond that, there’s an entire layer of benefits that often go unused — not because veterans don’t qualify, but because the information isn’t always clear or connected.
We put together a guide that breaks this down in a simple, practical way — covering over 70 benefits across areas like:
- Disability and compensation
- Education and career programs
- Housing and long-term financial advantages
- State-specific benefits many veterans overlook
It’s designed to give a clearer picture of what’s available and how these benefits can work together.
Free to access • No obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Some Veterans choose to submit their own story.
How long does it take?
Just a few minutes.
What happens after I submit?
Submissions are reviewed, and selected nominees are contacted with next steps.
Is there a deadline?
Yes – May 25, 2026.
There’s no right or wrong time to do something like this.
But for many, Military Appreciation Month is when it finally feels appropriate to pause and reflect.
If there’s someone whose story you’ve been meaning to preserve — this is one way to do it.
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