One month ahead of Veterans Day, the Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC) in Delaware has kicked off its annual salutes campaign to honor military retirees. This year, it’s partnering with Beds4Vets, a nonprofit organization, reaching out to homeless veterans and their families. “What the campaign is—local community members and businesses typically buy flags for their loved ones, or just to show support of the veteran community,” said Lisa McGuire, HAC’s marketing and advertising director. “And we put them out on Veterans Day and line the drive. It’s really beautiful. The community loves to come to see it,” she said. Last year HAC put out 1,500 flags along its drive. HAC has run the initiative for eight years, with a total of $140,000 raised for veterans’ causes. “These are people who have fought for our freedoms. These are people who have, you know, spent years and years of their life dedicating themselves …