In Arizona, the nonprofit Read Better Be Better is addressing literacy challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, helping 4,100 students annually to improve reading skills essential for future success. Concurrently, United Through Reading connects military families through video story readings, facilitating bonding and empathy between students and service members, with programs running in classrooms across the U.S. during National Family Literacy Month and Military Family Month. The organization has positively impacted over 3.4 million military family members since its inception. Additionally, literature remains a powerful medium for appreciating veterans' sacrifices, with American novels providing insights into military experiences and leadership principles.