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A Call to Serve: Mike Abrams Reflects on 25 Years Since September 11th

Karin Childress Wiley

Written by Karin Childress Wiley

Sep 12, 2026

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    For Marine Corps veteran and FourBlock founder Mike Abrams, September 11, 2001, became a call to serve.

    Twenty-five years later, Mike reflects on the lives lost that day, the service members who gave their lives in the years that followed and the enduring responsibility to support those who answered our nation’s call.

    That commitment continues through FourBlock. What began as Mike’s desire to help fellow veterans navigate the transition from military service has grown into a national community helping veterans and military spouses find purpose, opportunity and meaningful careers.

    On this Patriot Day, we remember those we lost. We honor those who served. And we recommit ourselves to standing beside the military community—not only during service, but throughout the journey that follows.

    We are deeply honored that USAA chose to share Mike Abrams’ story and the work of FourBlock in recognition of this day.

     

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