News by subject: VET

The Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Mental Health Conditions (the Centre) is announcing an open call for Veteran, Families, Service Providers, and Research reference groups members to advise and support their...

Developed by David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Frameworktm is a both a clinical philosophy of care and a therapeutic framework for suicide-specific assessment, management, and treatment of...

Champions + Legends, a sports supplements brand of hemp-derived, full-spectrum CBD products for athletic preparation, performance and recovery, announced Jay Glazer as a founding partner. Glazer is a true advocate for the benefits of Champions +...

Last week, the Navy SEAL Foundation hosted its 9th Annual Midwest Evening of Tribute. Donors from more than 26 states and Puerto Rico showed their support for the benevolent organization and contributed over $3.2 million to sustain its programs. The...

Blue Star Families (BSF), a non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, has launched the 11th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS). For six weeks, members, families, and...

Kevin Patrick Dobson, actor and advocate for Veterans' causes, died peacefully in Stockton, California, at age 77 surrounded by his family. A deeply caring man, Kevin was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, cherishing his loving family above...

Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, among the largest staffing firms in the United States, announced it has joined the Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP). Cornerstone joins hundreds of recruitment companies as well as...

With exactly two months to go until Election Day, the Coalition for American Veterans issued the following statement: "Last month, both the Republicans and Democrats held their national conventions. Along with millions of Americans, we watched both...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark Merchant Navy Veterans Day and the...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are offering a family whose Navy Veteran husband or dad has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma anywhere in the US immediate access to attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at...

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2020 Cornerstone Awards to Camille Jenkins, Vice President, National Customer Relations at Meritage Homes Corporation and Mike Monroe, Director,...

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading supplier of the world's most reliable communications solutions, was proud to sponsor and participate in 2020 Pound the Ground for Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) for the third year in a row. This year, to maintain...

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. , a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, announced today that it began offering edible cannabis products to patients in Florida. Following finalized regulations from the Florida Department of...

Embrace Home Loans, a top-ranked lender in the mortgage industry, announced that their Fairfax, Virginia office will be a sponsor of the Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament, which will be hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals...

Today, the United States Mint (Mint) is officially announcing the designs for the 2020 End of World War II 75th Anniversary Coin and Medal Program. The designs will be featured on a 24-karat gold coin and a silver medal. Images of the coin and medal...

The 13th Annual Patriot Golf Day will honor the sacrifice of our nation's military heroes this Labor Day Weekend (Fri.-Mon., Sept. 4-7), by raising awareness and scholarship funds for the families of fallen and wounded Veterans....

Cruise Customs Flags bourbon barrel flags are, once again, gaining national attention. Co-owners and husband and wife team, Chris and Amber Cruise, were interviewed live on "Fox and Friends" last week discussing their latest bourbon barrel flag...

For the eighth consecutive year, Armed Forces Bank (AFB) ? a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 ? has been named "Distinguished Bank of the Year" by at least one branch of service. The award recognizes AFB's...

Hain Celestial, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Lifetm, today announced its partnership with Folds of Honor, a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to...

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to launch a $2 circulation coin celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Canadians who defeated enemies of freedom after six long years of service on the battlefield and on the home...

America's veterans just received another hand-up. No stranger to challenges and helping keep the country safe, US VALOR (Veterans Advancing through Learning, Opportunities, and Resources), a Oceanside, CA, non-profit focused on serving transitioning...

Today, WagTree announced that TerrainHopper USA has joined the IRON WILL Network as a corporate partner. TerrainHopper USA manufacturers the TerrainHopper, which is the ultimate electric off-road mobility device that enables those with mobility...

Camp Sunshine, a free retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, hosted their annual SEALs for Sunshine event recently. Participants (many of whom are active-duty military personnel stationed in Alaska, California,...

When he retired after 13 years and multiple overseas combat deployments as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Marcus Capone and his wife Amber thought that life would return to normal. Instead, their struggle had just begun. Marcus came home with debilitating...

USAA has named Jeff Wallace as its Chief Financial Officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock. Wallace comes to USAA from Bank of...

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and U-Haul® International are pleased to offer the virtual unveiling of the Ford Island Control Tower renovations and the breathtaking panorama of America's first WWII aviation battlefield that will soon be available to...

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Ne-Yo headlines the last of the USO's Military Virtual Programing (MVP) Summer Music Series on Saturday, Sept. 5, streamed live at noon ET. Fans will enjoy Ne-Yo performing some of his biggest hits...

In honor of National Service Dog Awareness Month, Purina Dog Chow is launching its third annual "Service Dog Salute" campaign.  A service dog can be life-changing in helping veterans with PTSD and other post-combat challenges. Unfortunately, due to...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recognizes the caregivers who sacrifice every day to help our nation's most severely injured post-9/11 veterans. While millions of Americans will enjoy a break on Labor Day, caregivers can rarely step away for a day....

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Fargo, North Dakota for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 5 rehab facilities based on...

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) ? a premier provider of innovative higher-learning opportunities through high-quality, career-relevant, and affordable online education ? is proud to announce its new master's degree in Military and...

Southern Company ranked second overall in the 2020 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times. This marks the second consecutive year Southern Company ranked No. 2 on the list. Additionally, Southern Company has been...

True Made Foods, a veteran-owned business committed to making American food nutritious by cutting refined and artificial sweeteners from condiments and replacing them with healthy vegetables, today announced the company will donate 10% of national...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging the family of a Navy Veteran who now has lung cancer and who had heavy exposure to asbestos in the service in the 1960's or 1970's to please call the lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste at...

eSight, a cutting-edge vision enhancement platform, today announces the approval of eSight 4 on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). Having launched in July of 2020, eSight 4 is the company's latest and...

PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM -- In an unprecedented effort, the largest ever gathering, albeit virtual, among living World War II veterans will take place via live streaming on September 2, 2020 ? but they need America's help to do it....

On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Raymond James Fleming's spouse Lena Fleming received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Vice President Frances Chartrand of the Manitoba Métis Federation's Northwest Métis Council (NWMC)...

The American Optometric Association (AOA), the nation's eye health and vision care authority representing more than 44,000 doctors of optometry, optometric professionals, and optometry students, applauds the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

War Heroes on Water, (WHOW) the landmark sportfishing event conceptualized by loanDepot Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh, will feature a new aspect this year?a patriotic boat parade through Newport Harbor. The 2020 WHOW Boat Parade gives the Southern...

The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum look forward to welcoming visitors back this fall. Beginning on September 2, both Museums will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. This...

American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Laura's destructive path along the Gulf Coast:...

On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Alyce Marie Bradshaw will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000.  Veteran Bradshaw is the 28th Métis Veteran to receive the Recognition Payment, which is part of the Métis Veterans...

Verizon customers have a new way to support injured veterans and their families through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Starting...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging the family of a Vietnam Era Navy Veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800-714-0303 for some clarity...

Hormel Foods Corporation today announced it has been ranked No. 43 on Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2020 list. This is the eighth consecutive year the company has made the list, which evaluates many factors that make a company or...

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Bumpus Mills, TN, at the age of 90....

On Friday, September 11th, 2020, Wreaths Across America calls for every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM and then again at 9:03 AM....

Pilot Flying J today announced the winners of its seventh annual Road Warrior contest as part of the company's kick off to Driver Appreciation month. After reviewing more than 3,000 entries, Pilot Flying J selected Eric Britton of Clarksville, Tenn....

Vortic Watch Company presented $25,000 to non-profit, Veterans Watchmaker Initiative, the only technical school in the U.S. dedicated to disabled veterans and the industry need for professional watchmakers. The donation comes from proceeds of...

IXI Technology, the world's leader in Naval Tactical Data Systems (NTDS) technology, was just awarded two big wins to support upgrades and sustainment of U.S. Navy's legacy combat systems and sensors. This combined million-dollar award is to support...