News by subject: VET

American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford is urging the public to honor the country's fallen military heroes at dusk on Memorial Day by lighting candles of remembrance and placing them on front porches....

Swish, a trusted Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone certified Small Business provider of technology solutions and engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, today announced that NASA has exercised the company's five-year option...

Uniper Care, a telehealth and social engagement company for older adults, announced a new contract with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deploy telehealth and social engagement services in the VA St. Louis Healthcare System....

A new Military Appreciation Program unveiled today by Elite Pacific Properties will offer the highest cash rebate of its kind on home sales and purchases in Hawaii to active-duty U.S. servicemen and women, as well as veterans, reservists, and their...

This week, Seventh Sense Consulting LLC, a Virginia Based, Minority Owned, 8a, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in full acquisition lifecycle support, program management, seta, logistics and management consulting...

Social distancing is not good for Natasha Carter. The Army veteran from Georgia already lives with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of her time in Iraq....

Today, Blue Star Families and SweatNGlow Hot Yoga launch the "New You, New Decade" partnership to help military families learn about benefits and opportunities within an industry that anticipates almost $12 billion in revenues for 2020 and is poised...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #187 has hosted a ceremony to provide for Congressman Brian Higgins to announce a new Purple Heart Flag Bill, H.R. # 5237 to amend Title 36, United States Code, to designate the Purple Heart Flag to be...

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Ronald J. Shurer II, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Washington, DC, at the age of 41....

On this upcoming Armed Forces Day, the USO will be partnering with The Entertainment Industry Foundation, The LeBron James Family Foundation, and XQ Institute to provide the stream of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 to...

In the wake of the devastating impact of COVID-19, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has made available nearly 30 years of resources, information and hopeful healing to the American people. Tips, resources and information are...

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has joined with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a webcast about "Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide During COVID-19" that will premiere...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced James Schenck, President and CEO, PenFed Credit Union, and CEO, PenFed Foundation, has been named to the Quality of Life Plus (QL+) Board of Directors. With this...

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ GovX, the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military and first responders launched a month of exclusive deals in honor of Military Appreciation Month. The annual sale is open to all...

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), about 773,000 veterans or veteran dependents benefit from the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which provides financial support for education and housing to qualifying veterans. But like many government...

The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is pleased to announce the newly elected members of the Executive Board.  The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has joined TVC as a Member Organization and has designated Mr. John Muckelbauer, Esq. as its representative...

Hunt Military Communities (HMC) is excited to announce the winners of its inaugural "Hunt Little Heroes" program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, nationally recognized each April, the Hunt Little Heroes program asked military children ages 4...

?As retail locations re-open to the public, Lucky Brand remains committed to providing support to Charity Partners, Community Organizations, and its Family of Customers and Associates.  Beginning in March, in response to the need for PPE, Lucky Brand...

Endeavors can provide immediate financial assistance for qualifying Veterans impacted by COVID-19. Rental and utility assistance for Veterans and family members who are behind on rent is immediately available, as well as access to other community...

The Veteran Golfers Association has announced that it will resume its 2020 season after a two-month hiatus due to COVID-19. The registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which runs hundreds of golf events annually for its more than 7,100 members...

WWII Métis Veteran Marie Knight received thanks from the Métis Nation and a $20,000 Recognition Payment and an apology from Canada in Hamilton, Ontario.  The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to recognize National Nursing Week: "Nurses are the heart of Canada's health care community. As the...

Acronis SCSVets, a Scottsdale-based nonprofit reducing veteran and military spouse underemployment and narrowing America's cyber workforce shortage, announces the graduation of its first fourteen veterans with the post-military IT job training and...

The region's leading non-profit for veteran services and its partner agencies, have placed 20 of the highest risk military veterans into virus-safe shelter as part of its ASAP (Accelerated Shelter And Protection) program. Gold Coast Veterans...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ In true Military Makeover style, host Montel Williams, cast and crew, special guest WWE Superstar Lacey Evans, and equally passionate national brands have come together again to serve those who...

SEARCH, Inc. (SEARCH), the largest underwater and terrestrial archaeology firm in the United States, and Ocean Infinity, the marine robotics company, are pleased to announce the discovery of USS Nevada (BB-36), one of the U.S. Navy's longest serving...

Singapore company, BIGO Technology (BIGO), celebrated Russia's 75th Victory Day by donating to "Memory of Generations," a charitable foundation that provides holistic support and medical care for military veterans who valiantly fought for the freedom...

Hunt Military Communities (HMC) today launched a new public service announcement (PSA) dedicated to military moms across the nation in honor of Mother's Day. The PSA features the mothers of military children as well as those who serve in active duty...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the 75th anniversary of V-E Day:...

Canada Post unveiled two stamps honouring every Canadian who served overseas and on the home front to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), when Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces, ending the Second World War in...

On 8 May 2020, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will participate in a virtual ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and V-E Day, that will be...

Aquitas Solutions, a leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and IoT solutions that optimize asset intensive industries, announced today that their Connected Maintenance solution has received the silver award for Maintenance Software...

Veterans Assembled electronics (VAe), a training school headquartered in Providence founded in 2009, has re-branded as STRAC Institute. The launch of STRAC Institute now allows for this advanced training and mission to be extended to all non-veteran...

Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) announced today it is extending its commitment to the brain health of Veterans by supporting the National Association of Veterans Research Education Foundation (NAVREF) and the new VA Office of Research and Development...

Groundworks Companies®, the nation's largest privately held foundation services company, announced today that Flynn Cochran will join Groundworks as the Senior Vice President of Operations and Training. In this role, he will lead Groundworks...

Actor and activist Gary Sinise will speak at Freed-Hardeman University's annual benefit dinner to raise funds for scholarships at the university, according to FHU President David R. Shannon. The dinner is set for Friday night, Dec. 4, 2020. Sinise...

The  U.S. Small Business Administration today awarded $300,000 in grants to three organizations offering entrepreneurship training to women service members, veterans and military spouses....

US Army special operations military veteran Magda Khalifa struggled with transition and health issues after two tours in Iraq. She succeeded in turning her life around, sharing her success path through the Freedom Triangle Framework - introduced to...

American dreamed, American owned and American made Brooklyn Bedding announced today the expansion of its 25% off honor discount to include three of its niche bedding websites: in addition to BrooklynBedding.com, the deeper discount will now be...

In recognition of its continued commitment to and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, KeyBank has earned the 35th place on the 2020 DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" list. KeyBank was also recognized on multiple...

Globally, more than a quarter million people have died from coronavirus. As the death-toll from COVID-19 approaches 70,000 in the USA, a hidden gem of compassion online hosting over nine thousand tributes to the victims of war and terror founded on...

There is a powerful mindset our military elite forces have in common. The ground can shift beneath them in a moment's notice and they need to know how to adapt. This is much like our current climate and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19....

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 75th anniversary of the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands: "Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, we honour the incredible courage and...

Some of the nation's most severely wounded warriors are facing unique challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic. While these warriors are encountering the same problems as others finding hygiene and medical items, they remain at an elevated risk...

During these extremely challenging times, it's more important than ever to show our appreciation for the people who sacrifice so much to keep us safe. Our military ?those who are actively serving as well as those who have in the past ?understand what...

V-E Day on May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe. Veterans such as Homer Williamson returned home to start a new life after the war, and in doing so planted the seeds of prosperity for U-Haul®, a product of the peace for...

V-E Day on May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe. Veterans such as Joseph "Joe" Hansbury returned home to start a new life after the war, and in doing so planted the seeds of prosperity for U-Haul®, a product of the peace...

V-E Day on May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe. Veterans such as Luvern "Vern" Olson returned home to start a new life after the war, and in doing so planted the seeds of prosperity for U-Haul®, a product of the peace for...

V-E Day on May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe. Veterans such as Ralph C. Shivers Jr. returned home to start a new life after the war, and in doing so planted the seeds of prosperity for U-Haul®, a product of the peace...