News by subject: VET

Allison Hickey, President and CEO of All in Solutions LLC, has been named one of this year's FedHealthIT 100 Awards winners. The award recognizes professionals who are leading transformation and innovation in the Federal Health Information Technology...

The Executive Board of The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is pleased to announce that after an extensive nationwide search, Stephen Jordon has been named Executive Director. Judy Donegan, Esq. has been promoted internally to the role of Deputy...

Nexen Tire America, Inc. a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV / light truck and winter tire technology, has announced retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ken Cates the recipient of the 2019 Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler equipped with 37-inch...

The Ketamine Fund announces a donation of 400 free ketamine treatments to veterans in Utah suffering from suicidal ideation caused by PTSD, depression and addiction.   "The mission of The Ketamine Fund is to save lives by...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are by far the best branded source in the nation for power plant or energy workers with mesothelioma and our number one goal is making certain a person like this receives the very best possible financial...

Advanced Degree Carpet Cleaning® is excited to announce that it will provide ongoing support for the Home of the Brave Foundation. Home of the Brave works to reduce homelessness in the veteran population by providing transitional housing, food and...

Believe With Me, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing hope and help to America's Families of Fallen Soldiers, will be busy preparing Christmas joy by sending boxes full of gifts to more than 900 Gold Star kids all across the country December 16-19....

The USAA Board of Directors has elected Wayne Peacock to serve as USAA's next President and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Peacock succeeds Stuart Parker who is retiring after more than 21 years of USAA service, including as the company's chief...

Three remarkable advocates for the nation's veterans and animals have been elected to the national governing board of directors for American Humane. The country's first national humane organization, which works to rescue, protect, and improve the...

National non-profit Canine Companions for Independence opened their newest service dog training building at their Santa Rosa, California headquarters, specifically designed with veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mind....

The Armed Services YMCA is excited to announce Dorene Ocamb as the organization's new Chief Development Officer. Ocamb most recently served as Acting National Vice President of Marketing & Development for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.  As the Chief...

RJ Young Jacksonville is proud to donate $4,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project. Through the purchases of RJ Young equipment, donations were made in the name of Jacksonville businesses to the project. RJ Young is not only committed to providing...

Since entering the race to be Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Allen West has received support from the former Chairs, Tom Mechler and Cathie Adams as well as the former Vice Chairman David Barton. Additionally, the pro-life hero, Abby...

Cigna's commitment to the military and veteran community was recognized on the 2020 Military Friendly® Silver Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer lists by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned organization that connects military...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced funding for Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. Good Shepherd Refuge Social...

As celebrations for the holidays begin and the cold sweeps over the country, many U.S. veterans and their families are struggling to keep their homes maintained with costly repairs that are difficult to budget. To help those who have served our...

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, welcomed Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings at the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Sunday, December 15th to present...

Neurovation Labs, Inc., a biotechnology company developing the first objective diagnostic and companion treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has been awarded a U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "Most Navy Veterans or people who now have lung cancer because of service related or workplace exposure to asbestos never get compensated because they did not know the asbestos trust funds were set up...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina?Fort York, will announce an innovative project that will help homeless Veterans...

New York Times Best Selling Author and renowned Television and Radio Commentator Bill O'Reilly along with The Independence Fund Chief Executive Officer Sarah Verardo will be presenting a catastrophically wounded Army Veteran an all-terrain, tracked...

Today, on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,158 participating locations nationwide, grateful Americans in every state volunteered to help place 2.2 million veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our nation's heroes, saying each name out loud....

The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to strengthen military families, is disappointed that Congress failed to include the Military Family Basic Needs Allowance within the Conference Report of the FY2020 National...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina?Fort York, will announce an innovative project that will help homeless Veterans...

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, raised $10,000 during its "Queso for Heroes" promotion to celebrate Veterans Day. The funds were raised in partnership with Honor Flight Network, an...

Continuing its longstanding support of military women and men, Carnival Cruise Line debuted the "Heroes Tribute Bar," a first-of-its-kind venue on the new Carnival Panorama that salutes our military heroes. Christine...

The world's toughest rowing race ? The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge ? returns for 2019 This will be the biggest fleet in race history as well as the highest number of female participants to ever compete Over 100 rowers from around the world...

RIP Medical Debt, the only national nonprofit that raises funds to relieve un-payable medical debt for Americans in need, announced Thursday morning that it has officially abolished one billion dollars in medical debt for over 500,000 people in all...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate greatly fears that a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or their family will get hijacked by law firms offering 'free' books, kits, packages, calculators or a local car accident attorney...

There is a lot of activity during the holiday season: exchanging presents, lots of eating, and, of course, an overload of gatherings and family interactions. While these can be fun and joyous occasions for most, some may be struggling with mental...

Some of America's leading physicians and nutritional research scientists are supporting a campaign urging Americans to eat a vegan diet in January 2020. Million Dollar Vegan, the nonprofit that initiated the campaign earlier this month by challenging...

Zack Brown from Marietta, Okla., has many gifts. He has a gift for gab, he has a gift for giving back and he has a gift for growing great facial hair. All these gifts culminated into an honor he never expected ? his beard now wears the badge of 'Best...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, was honored by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Foundation with a Veterans Employment Initiative Veteran Service Award for its support to the military community...

NewDay USA, one of the nation's leading mortgage companies, has been named a Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun, based on confidential surveys of its employees. The achievement is an indication of a highly satisfied workforce, a committed management...

As part of the USO Holidays campaign, the USO and Google Nest are helping military families stay connected to the things they hold most dear this holiday season by providing them with Nest Hubs. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release...

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centerstm, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named by Entrepreneur as a top franchise opportunity for veterans in 2019.   Entrepreneur surveys hundreds of...

The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Mako Medical for their extensive programs focused on military veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act) was signed by...

The city of Indianapolis continues its rich tradition of honoring our nation's military veterans with the official dedication of The Living Monuments in downtown Indianapolis on Dec. 13, 2019. Carved from Indiana limestone, The Living Monuments...

Christian McCaffrey has been a blur this season, an apparition to the opposition. But while the Carolina Panthers star may be hard to spot for defenders, McCaffrey hopes the images on his cleats from a recent game stay in the minds of both foes and...

The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to strengthen military families, is celebrating a major win for the widows of America's service members. In the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act conference report released...

The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is delighted to announce the continuation of the Lt. Gen. Bernard E. Trainor USMC Veterans Fellowships made possible by the generous support of the 16th Annual Iron Hill Charity Golf Tournament, an event...

Innospec Inc. raised $220,000 for the PenFed Foundation's Military Heroes Fund at its two annual golf tournaments. The Military Heroes Fund provides emergency financial assistance to veterans in need and to wounded, ill and injured service members...

Everybody needs a hand at some point in life. But it seems our nation's heroes, veterans who served, usually have a harder time asking for help than the general population. And Mike Hayter, a Navy veteran with roots so deep that a warship was even...

BMO Bank of Montreal today announced a ten-year extension of its partnership with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). With the extension, BMO continues to be the Official Bank and exclusive provider of banking services and financial...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We are urging a US Navy Veteran or any type of person with lung cancer to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 if they had heavy exposure to asbestos in the navy or at an industrial workplace, manufacturing...

PenFed Credit Union is pleased to announce it has joined Wreaths Across America and The Tommy Show to lay wreaths at national cemeteries around the country as part of a company-wide day of service on December 14. Hundreds of PenFed employees are...

Tilson, a national network deployment and IT professional services firm, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its summer and year-round internship program as it continues to invest in the development of its workforce and the next generation of...

Continuing its mission of positively impacting local non-profit organizations in the communities it serves, Conn's HomePlus has partnered with the Bastion Community of Resilience ? an intentional community for military veterans in New Orleans ? to...

Thomas Nielson, a veteran who served the U.S. military in Korea from 1950 to 1954, first applied for VA disability benefits in 1960 when an autoimmune disease he developed in the service rendered him unable to pursue full time employment according to...

Wedbush Securities, one of the nation's leading diversified financial services firms announced that the firm, along with three of its colleagues, Danny Nadalalicea (U.S. Army, Ret.), Jonathan Jones (U.S. Navy, Ret.), and Wilfredo "Wilson" Paguio,...