Marching towards change
Transforming challenges into triumphs, we aspire to be the driving force that empowers younger generations, pushing towards a future filled with hope and possibilities.
Drill For Dreams 2025: Celebrating Old Glory's 250th Anniversary
This year's Drill For Dreams will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and our flag, "Old Glory." Essay questions will focus on the U.S. Flag and the flags of our military branches.
Win Store Credit:
- Write essays to earn up to $1,000 in store credit
- Send your essays to your congressional representative to enter a raffle for an additional $500 in store credit
By participating, you'll not only compete for prizes but also share with your representative why the U.S. flag matters and engage directly in the democratic process.
Instructions on How to Apply for Sponsorship
To become a sponsor or participate in Drill for Dreams, follow these simple steps:
Fill out the application form with the following details:
If you want to enter a raffle for 500 USD store credit you can fill the below once you have sent this print out to your US representative.
You can find who your representative is here. - Find your Representative in Congress and Senators:
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
LEARN MORE HERE:
- National Independent Flag Dealers Association:
- https://www.nifda.net/make-american-flags-in-america-act
- https://www.nifda.net/nifda-policy-positions
- “Old Glory” Inspirational Presentation by Vann Morris, Healing America Foundation:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Vaa4v465Y
- “What does the US Flag Represent?”
- Inspirational Video to Promote The Make American Flags in America Act:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAKpLGxrKMo
As a proud member of NIFDA (National Independent Flag Dealers Association) and FMAA (Flag Manufacturers Association of America), Glendale Parade Store is committed to protecting American symbols and supporting the movement to Make American Flags in America.
The American flag represents our nation's values, history, and sacrifices—it deserves to be made with integrity by American workers.
The Challenge We Face:
- Foreign manufacturers exploit loopholes and flood the U.S. market with deceptively labeled flags
- Over 100,000 unlabeled flags from China (worth $1.5 million) are sold monthly on Amazon alone
- Foreign-made flags are even displayed in government buildings and military bases
- American manufacturers are undercut by subsidized imports and weak enforcement
Our Mission: We believe American flags should be made by Americans. By strengthening enforcement, closing loopholes, and ensuring truth in labeling, we can protect American jobs, uphold consumer trust, and defend the integrity of our most important national symbol.
Win Store Credit & Make Your Voice Heard:
- Write essays to earn up to $1,000 in store credit
- Send your essays to your congressional representative to enter a raffle for an additional $500 in store credit
When you share your essay with your representative, you're not just competing for prizes—you're participating in democracy and letting your elected officials know why protecting American flag manufacturing matters.
Join our movement to keep American flags Made in the USA. Protect American jobs. Ensure transparency. Defend the U.S. Flag.
Our commitment is to empower
We aim to empower the youth by providing them with transformative experiences through military drills. As catalysts for personal growth, resilience and purpose, we help young individuals overcome challenges and confidently stride towards a future filled with hope and possibilities.
Mission:
Our mission is to empower young individuals by providing them with transformative experiences through military drills. Our goal is to act as catalysts for their personal growth, resilience and purpose so they can confidently stride towards a future full of hope and possibilities.
Vision:
Our vision is to create a community where young people can turn their aspirations into concrete achievements by participating in military drills. We provide a space for individuals to gather and instill a deep sense of hope and self-belief among the participants. We strive to be the driving force behind their journey, unlocking their potential and paving the way for a future marked by resilience and positive transformation.
Winners will be announced on 25th March.
Event Sponsorships
Please contact our sales team at isaac@glendale.com and bjohnson@glendale.com
Drill For Dreams 2024 Award Winner
Individual Soloist - $500 in store credit
- Andres Noguera from Theodore Roosevelt High School
JROTC Programs - $1000 in store credit
- ARMY - Fountain-Fort Carson HS
- Civil Air Patrol - Tallahassee Composite Squadron (SER-FL-432)
- NAVY - Tuloso Midway HS
Notable Submissions - $250 in store credit
- ARMY - Mansfield Lake Ridge High School
- ARMY - Mount Tahoma
Thank you for participating – the next Drill for Dreams will be 25 March 2025. Please submit your Sponsorship Applications by then!