The 40 & 8 derives its name from the French boxcars that carried either 40 men or 8 horses to the front lines in France during WWI. The organization is a “by-invitation-only” organization. You must be a veteran and in good standing in the community. Our two main activities are to each school year providing small American Flags to First Graders under our Flags for 1st Graders Program. Th...