News by subject: VET

The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization welcomed the prospect of peace in Afghanistan, while at the same time expressing distrust for the Taliban....

The Quinism Foundation has sent correspondence to Evan Berland, at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Global Public Health, calling on GSK to take appropriate action to protect the health of asymptomatic U.S. travelers, including proposing further changes to the...

Lon Smith Roofing, the largest residential roofing contractor in North Texas, today launched the 2020 edition of the Roof for Vets program by honoring a local hero of the D-Day invasion. "We are proud to honor Mr. Ed Nobles," said Lon Smith executive...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence met his American counterpart, US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, in Washington, DC. The two officials discussed areas of...

Chelsea Financial Services Representative Mike Jump is the lead organizer for V.F.W. Post 1486's Annual Fundraiser "The Wheel for Warriors" in Sandwich, Illinois. In a show of support for Jump and his fundraising efforts for local Veterans of Foreign...

HeroPlex, a charitable organization with a mission of healing environments for wounded military soldiers, today announces a partnership with Bancroft Architects & Engineers, and the addition of Dennis Mika to the Advisory Board. Dennis is the...

This Women's History Month, the VA Maryland Health Care System invites women veterans to continue making history with VA. "For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Women's History Month means more than just celebrating our women veterans ? it means...

Today, Wreaths Across America proudly announces its first annual Stem to Stone Race Tour.  A partnership with event management and timing company CompetitorME, the national tour features eight 5K road races, each in a different state, throughout...

The sister and widow of murdered National Guard Officer Lt. Louis Allen are closer than ever to winning their 14 year battle for Lt. Allen's Purple Heart. Allen and his commanding officer Captain Phillip Esposito were killed in Iraq on June 8, 2005....

Next Gen Neuro, LLC is officially registered as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can find NGN in the Veteran business database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ As a result of...

Bradley-Morris, the country's leading company connecting organizations with veteran talent, announced today the launch of ExecuVets, a unique portfolio of networking events designed to engage employers with mid-senior level business executives who...

FitVine Wine announced it has collaborated with the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) to help further the non-profit's mission of providing immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community and its families. As part...

Twenty-six wounded warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) met with members of Congress and their staffs to advocate for themselves and other veterans as part of WWP's Project Advocacy, which connects warriors with their elected officials...

The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of veterans as community-based leaders, is proud to announce the launch of a new program exclusively for women veterans, beginning next week in Washington, DC. The...

VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for veterans in the tech industry, today announced plans to host its 3rd annual Invasion in San Francisco. Invasion 2020 will be a large assembly of veterans and...

The Métis Nation Minister of Veterans Affairs David Chartrand will be honouring Métis veteran of the Second World War at a ceremony in Rivers, MB. The ceremony will include the presentation of a $20,000 cheque to the veteran under the terms of the...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington testified before the Senate and House committees on Veterans Affairs on WWP's top legislative priorities. Linnington called on the members of the committees to support quality mental...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs will hold public meetings on March 4 and 5 respectively at SBA headquarters in Washington,...

Parsons Corporation is honored to announce that Chief Executive Officer Chuck Harrington received the Patriot Award from the North Carolina Committee of  Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The organization recognized Parsons for...

MyLinks®, an award-winning interactive platform from PatientLink Enterprises, makes it possible for patients to gather, manage, and share their health records from one secure account, fully under their control. MyLinks' certification by the U.S....

Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") ,  a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, announced today that the company, along with its leading brands, joined a diverse group of outdoor...

Far West Equipment Dealers Association's 2020 Regional Leadership Series brings together business's most influential leaders for professional development and networking. The program will showcase Shannon Rusch of Victory Strategies, a leadership...

GlobalMed, a leading provider of virtual health solutions, today announced that it will showcase integration enhancements to its virtual health platform eNcounter®, introduce a backpack telehealth exam station, and offer a lighter, more affordable...

WHAT: The  U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a conference call for nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions of higher learning interested in competing for grants.  Up to six awardees will receive a total of...

Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail lenders in the nation, announces its proud partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) to ensure veterans and members of the military transitioning out of active duty service receive one-on-one...

The PenFed Foundation, the charitable arm of PenFed Credit Union, today announced the launch of the Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) Master's Program. With a generous $200,000 sponsorship from SOSi, a family-owned, government services...

If you look closely, you can spot the familiar Iron Man® helmet. Just around the corner is the famous red, white, and blue Captain Americatm shield. This isn't a comic book; it's a computer. It's Army veteran and avid...

Liberty IT Solutions LLC (Liberty), which specializes in Health Information Technology, has been awarded a 4-year (12-month Base Period plus three 12-month Option Periods) Task Order (TO) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health...

Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government's health, intelligence, defense and security sectors, was awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Services Integrated Platform...

Civic Financial Services is committed to supporting our nation's injured veterans through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the nonprofit's free programs and services. Additionally, the private money lender has launched its own Military Discount...

Warriors Heart Chemical Dependency (CD) Team Lead and CFRC (Certified First Responder Counselor) Vonnie Nealon, highlights their innovative addiction treatment solutions in the "Beyond The 12 Steps" story in the recent TIME Special Edition: The...

St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, offers a variety of summer experiences to motivate and challenge children while having fun. St. John's Northwestern offers program options for boys and girls in grades 1-12...

The National Desert Storm War Memorial Association (NDSWM) is pleased to announce Kuwait's $10 million pledge to help build the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial. The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in...

On Feb. 26, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington will testify before a joint session of the Senate and House committees on Veterans Affairs and discuss WWP's legislative and policy objectives for 2020....

An army of robots is invading Pittsburgh. Don't worry, unless you're allergic to cuteness, they're harmless. Vector and Cozmo, originally developed by the Silicon Valley robotics company Anki, represent some of the most...

Live today at www.honor-tag.com, Honor Tag is an online social platform built around showing veterans and their loved ones how much we appreciate the sacrifices our servicemembers make to protect our freedoms. The company just released a public beta,...

The U.S Department of Labor has recognized Mako Medical with a Medallion Award for hiring veterans.  Mako Medical has spent years building programs designed and tailored for veterans and National Guard members. "Mako Medical has carved out entire...

Citing The American Legion's "historic victory" during an important Supreme Court ruling last year, the head of the nation's largest veterans organization welcomed another court decision yesterday as a sign that veterans memorials will now have...

Onshore Outsourcing (Onshore), the market leader in providing rural information technology services and solutions to Fortune 2000 companies, is honored to be presented with the HDI Team Certified Pinnacle of Excellence Award for 2020, recognizing the...

As part of a partnership program between Northeastern University and Improv Asylum, veterans are being given a four-week course in improvisation as a tool to help their integration back into their civilian life. Rather than trying to be funny, these...

The  U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions of higher learning are eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women...

U.S. Money Reserve, America's Gold Authority® and dedicated supporter of veteran causes, announces its latest partnership with the esteemed World War II Foundation to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima by preserving the legacy of...

R3 Stem Cell, the nation's leader in regenerative therapies and provider training, announced that its Heroes Program was able to complete 70 complimentary stem cell procedures on military veterans in 2019. The veterans traveled from all over the US...

ALVIN, Texas, Feb. 17, 2020 Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans announced that recently retired U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Sgt. Jennifer Robinson has won the $100,000 prize (less tax withholding) in the Veterans United Home Loans and...

Baker University is ranked as a military-friendly university for veterans earning a college degree, according to Military Friendly Schools. The designation means the university is a good option for veterans and sets an example for other schools. The...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Park Sam-Duck, will participate in commemorative wreath-laying...

The Métis Nation Minister of Veterans Affairs David Chartrand will be honouring Métis veteran of the Second World War at a ceremony in Midland, ON. The ceremony will include the presentation of a $20,000 cheque to the veteran under the terms of the...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Park Sam-Duck, will participate in commemorative wreath-laying...

Dogtopia, the nation's leading dog daycare, spa, and boarding franchise, in partnership with The Dogtopia Foundation, announced today that it will sponsor screenings of the documentary, To Be of Service, across at least 10 cities in North America....

In recognition of your service and sacrifice, Neptune Society and American Legion Post 321 invite U.S. veterans, military families and friends to a military appreciation event on Saturday, February 22, 2020. The event will take place at the American...