News by subject: VET

The PenFed Foundation today announced a partnership with Yellow Ribbon Fund to support veteran and military families through a $25,000 sponsorship and a collaboration to provide information, referrals and resources to potential beneficiaries....

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran known for hiking across America to help his fellow veterans has his sights set on breaking the world record for the most push-ups in a 12-hour period to pay tribute to America's Purple Heart heroes. The National Purple...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "If your Navy Veteran husband or dad passed away from confirmed lung cancer within the last year and you are certain he had significant exposure to asbestos on a navy ship, submarine or shipyard please...

Miguel Cisneros, who served in the U.S. Navy for over thirty years, has completed his new book "How It All Began": an inspiring book that explores how from the very beginning upon joining the Navy, many in leadership positions seemed to try blocking...

Malcolm K. Needham is a poet and novelist who was born and raised in Thurcroft, a small coal mining town in South Yorkshire, England. He has published his new book "The Belfast Brexleys": the final volume in a four-book series set in 1995 Northern...

A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF), a 25-year-old Chicago nonprofit dedicated to presenting permanent solutions to help prevent homelessness and rebuild lives from homelessness, announces a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 at...

U-Haul® International has been designated one of the top 100 veteran-friendly companies by The Military Times on its "Best for Vets: Employers 2020" list....

On August 20, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Aileen Florence Tate will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program that was established in partnership with the...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced for the second year in a row it was selected by the Military Times as a "Best for Vets" employer of 2020. The rankings, which are editorially independent, analyzed...

What is the Pentagon's way forward for the National Guard? Four members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other speakers will provide some answers at the National Guard Association of the United States' 142nd General Conference, which will be...

The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will celebrate the delivery of its 300th specially adapted custom home with two events in September. The home will be donated to Army Sergeant Nathan Shumaker in Hillsboro, Missouri....

Patriot Golf Day, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness and scholarship funds for the families of fallen and wounded Veterans, will take place over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-7, to honor the sacrifice of America's heroes....

After a delay due to the global pandemic, the formal dedication of The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The Memorial, commissioned by Congress in 1999, honors the legacy of the World...

USAA announced today its commitment of an additional $30 million to benefit 24 organizations assisting military families during these challenging economic times. The donation is part of USAA's long standing mission to support military and veterans'...

fit20 USA welcomes Raymond Kusch as its newest shareholder and member of the board of directors. With studios in Virginia, Florida, and Michigan, fit20 is a unique concept that provides a private, noise-free environment geared to accommodate busy...

United Spinal Association today announced the appointment of Kimberly Hill, a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Cognitive Therapist, and Executive Director of the Louisiana Chapter of United Spinal Association and the Brain Injury Association of...

As the Democratic National Convention convened this week, the Coalition for American Veterans issued the following statement: "In picking Kamala Harris as his running mate, Joe Biden has confirmed the leftward drift of the Democratic Party.  Voters...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 78th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid: "Today, we honour the brave Canadians who fought in the Dieppe Raid, the bloodiest day of the Second World War for Canada. "On August...

Canadians have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity?some making the ultimate sacrifice. One of the important ways we honour them is by maintaining their gravesites forevermore. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of...

Paralyzed Veterans of America, in collaboration with the Consortium of SCI Medicine, has published a new Clinical Practice Guideline to guide health care providers in treating mental health disorders in adults with spinal cord injury and disease like...

Peraton, a next generation national security company, has been ranked as one of Military Times' 2020 Best For Vets: Employers. It is the company's first appearance on the list, which is the most comprehensive annual ranking of the country's best...

The American Legion issued the following statement today highlighting its commitment to veterans who rely on timely mail delivery to receive prescriptions:...

Military veteran Dr. Ervin Rodriguez, who served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army, experienced a life-changing improvement in the state of multiple chronic soft-tissue injury sites after treating them with the Sustained Acoustic Medicine...

In response to the current health crisis, the TAWANI Foundation, TAWANI Enterprises' philanthropic organization, has donated $1.8 million so far to various organizations to help support COVID-19 relief efforts in Illinois. The donations address the...

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and military veterans' nonprofit Record the Journey (RTJ) made history in last year's Rebelle Rally, enabling the first adaptive athlete ever to compete in ? and complete ? the grueling off-road event. For...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce funding?through the Grave Marker Maintenance program?to cover the restoration costs in cemeteries on Prince Edward Island.  ...

MedShape, Inc., the industry leader in innovative NiTiNOL and other advanced material technologies, today announced that it has received a Technology/Therapeutic Development Award funded by the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research...

Vuse, a leading vapor brand from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), announced today its multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment, designed to provide the resources and opportunities for disabled veterans to achieve what they thought might be...

TOPGUN Fighter Foundation (TGFF) is excited to announce its approval for 501c3 status. This next step for TGFF on the nonprofit's journey in helping veterans with mental and emotional instabilities to recover and adapt to civilian life. "Being a...

On August 17, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Frank Joseph Bruce's spouse Marcelline Bruce will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Métis National Council (MNC) Minister responsible for Veterans David Chartrand will personally...

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. military service members are still at work on every continent around the world, and many are experiencing extended deployments due to travel restrictions, leaving families separated longer than anticipated. A new...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce funding?through the Grave Marker Maintenance program?to cover the restoration costs in cemeteries on Prince Edward Island.  ...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "If your Navy Veteran husband or dad just died of lung cancer and you know he had significant exposure to asbestos in the navy please call 800-714-0303 for direct access to the lawyers at Karst von...

From 2001 to 2011, 2.7 million U.S. troops were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. In times of war, thousands of soldiers are susceptible to life-threatening situations, including exposure to toxic emissions from nearby burn pits which causes chronic...

Old Guys and Their Airplanes announces that American hero, United States Air Force General and "Tuskegee Airman" Brigadier General Charles McGee is scheduled to participate in a live broadcast interview, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at 1100 a.m.,...

The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, the leading vintage airshow performance squadron, will be performing at the OC Air Show on Sat.-Sun., August 15-16 over the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City. The event is the team's first airshow of the 2020 season...

During the Second World War, Canadians from across the country and all walks of life would enlist for our country. In all, more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in uniform and countless others supported the war effort on the home...

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 the 75th anniversary of Victory over...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day and the end of the Second World War: "Today, we pause to honour over one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will deliver remarks and lay a wreath at a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of the Second World War. Following the...

Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is proud to welcome the latest students to its 2020 Class of Scholars and Fellows, the nonprofit organization's specialized training program. CVN recently accepted five new CVN Fellows to the program, continuing its...

EY Canada is collaborating with WithYouWithMe (WYWM), The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) to address the cybersecurity talent gap by upskilling CAF veterans for projects within the Government of Canada. Demand for...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will deliver remarks and lay a wreath at a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of the Second World War. Following the...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are appealing to the family of a retired career Navy officer or NCO anywhere in the nation who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma to get serious about financial compensation and to call...

After a 33 year career with BJG Electronics on Long Island, Rick Flora announced his retirement effective 31 Dec. BJG's president Kent Smith was named as President & CEO. Smith has served as BJG's president since February of this year. Flora will...

­Hillwood Communities, the award-winning master-planned community developer based in Dallas, partnered with award-winning Texas home builder Highland Homes and national non-profit Building Homes for Heroes, broke ground this weekend on a...

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which finally drew to a close with the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945. Canada at War Against Japan, 1941?1945 ? an online exhibition launched today ? explores the war...

Dr. Travis Sample, Col. is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Educator in the fields of Education and Military; and acknowledgment of his prominent role as Professor Emeritus at Shenandoah University.      A distinguished...

Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS), a leading healthcare and IT consulting company, donated $1,800 to the Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc., to help support the Home-Delivered Meals Program that serves seniors throughout Marion County, West...

For the second year in a row, MTN DEW® is backing the ultimate heroes with the return of the DEW Fuel The Mission program, which proudly supports Team Rubicon®, a disaster response nonprofit organization that leverages the skill sets of veterans and...