News by subject: VET

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will speak and lay a wreath at the annual Ceremony of Remembrance in the Senate to kick off Veterans' Week. Veterans, members of the Canadian...

The American Forces Network (AFN) will begin airing the 19th season of the popular veteran show, Military Makeover with Montel, through its broadcast network in 7 continents and 168 countries worldwide, sharing heartwarming stories that offer hope...

Christmas Decor has launched its seventeenth consecutive Decorated Family Program to transform the homes of servicemen and women into magical winter wonderlands this holiday season. With more than 1.3 million men and women enlisted in the U.S. Armed...

Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Borough Mayor Sue Montgomery will take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 3, 2018. She will be joined by dignitaries, including the Honourable Marc Garneau, MP for...

St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) will honor veterans from its alumni and all over Wisconsin through its annual Salute to Veterans and Flag Pageant on November 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the Farrand Hall Gymnasium. The public is invited...

In honor of Veteran's Day and to celebrate our nation's military, Vortic Watch Company, an award-winning vintage pocket watch upcycling business, announces a partnership with non-profit, Veteran Watchmakers Initiative with the launch of the Military...

Volunteers turned a fly-fishing trip into a healing experience for injured veterans. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) organized the gathering on the breathtaking St. Joe River.   WWP warrior leader Jack Jones enlisted North...

As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars® Pizza is offering all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a free HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo at participating stores...

More than 80% of wounded, ill, and injured veterans registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the findings of a new survey by the veterans charity....

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will speak and lay a wreath at the annual Ceremony of Remembrance in the Senate to kick off Veterans' Week. Veterans, members of the Canadian...

Veteran Owned Business (VOB) will celebrate their 11th anniversary this Veterans Day.  As a benefit to their members?and to continue with their mission--VOB has created the Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network as a FREE way for...

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) is proud to announce that late Arizona Sen. John McCain and Mayor Adrian Perkins of Shreveport, Louisiana will be honored for their remarkable leadership and commitment to service at Tillman Honors on Friday, Nov. 8,...

Staypineapple will donate $1 for every room occupied at all ten hotels nationwide during the month of November to wear blue: run to remember. The proceeds will be used by wear blue: run to remember to support their Gold Star Race and Youth Mentor...

Vectrus, Inc.  announced today that it has been recognized as a 2020 Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY. This is Vectrus' sixth year on the list and more than 35 percent of the company's workforce reports a military background. Since 2003, the...

PenFed Foundation, a national nonprofit organization committed to helping members of our military community secure their financial future, is welcoming an assistance dog in-training, WestPoint, as part of PenFed Credit Union's continuing partnership...

Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the Governor of Hawaii are pleased to announce the expansion of the WAA mission to Hawaii in honor of those that served and sacrificed in the Pacific. WAA will present three Ceremonial Wreath placements in honor of...

On October 11, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor recognized Forsite Recruitment as a Platinum recipient of the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The program is the only Federal government award that recognizes job creators who successfully recruit,...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization called on the Department of Veterans Affairs to open its health care system to World War II veterans that are not already enrolled. "Mr. Secretary, The American...

Regal will show its appreciation for the military this Veterans Day. As an act of gratitude, Regal will donate $1 of each large popcorn sale on Monday, Nov. 11, to the Gary Sinise Foundation, a nonprofit that serves and honors our nation's defenders,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) discussed recent findings from its 10th Annual Warrior Survey at The Brookings Institution. This survey is the largest and most comprehensive survey of the physical, social, economic, and mental health needs facing the...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a renewal of grants in support of Elizabeth Dole Foundation and National Military Family Association (NMFA), and their efforts to research the effects on children when thrust into the role of caregiver to an...

The Government of Bahamas recently engaged Swift Engineering's Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team to support the country's post-hurricane relief efforts. Following the Category 5 Hurricane that caused damage along with parts of its archipelago, the...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "Our top priority is making certain a US Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma receives the very best possible financial compensation settlement results for this rare cancer caused by asbestos...

As a brand that stands for bold passions and actions, ST?K Cold Brew Coffee is proud to show its support this Veterans Day with limited-edition camo packaging on its 48 oz. Protein Espresso product. The product, on shelves through early December,...

Thane and Cynthia Murphy of Assuaged, Inc. are no strangers to physical and mental challenges. This once-bankrupt couple now lives a medically and financially debt-free life. Thane, a Marine Corps veteran, has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as...

The HeroZona National Veteran Summit powered by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes is excited to honor companies and individuals supporting veteran initiatives on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the annual HeroZona National Veteran Summit...

Each year, Kinetic Financial, a trusted concierge-based financial services company in Los Angeles, hosts Kinetic Konference, an inspirational and informative summit for its financial advisors. This year, it had the pleasure of hosting retired United...

Do you need help in developing stories for your Remembrance Day coverage? Library and Archives Canada is here to help. We are one of the most-consulted memory institutions when it comes to Remembrance Day and military...

On Tuesday, November 5, the fifth annual ceremony honouring Canadian Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice will take place at Manulife's global headquarters in Toronto. As a gesture of gratitude and remembrance, more than 12,000...

The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center has expanded its boards through the addition of both national and local leaders. Effective immediately, three Medal of Honor recipients have agreed to join five recipients already...

To recognize and honor military service this Veterans Day weekend, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires locations nationwide are offering free car care checks and free tire installation to all active and retired members of the U.S. military....

Hawk Security, a division of My Alarm Center, a leading provider of security and smart home automation for residential and small business customers throughout Texas, has teamed up with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (CKFF) to expand its Military &...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is appealing to a wife, adult son or daughter who just lost their husband/dad to confirmed mesothelioma before a lawyer could be hired to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for on the spot access to attorney Erik...

In order to prepare California businesses to compete for nearly $3 billion in government contracts, the California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Industry Days Expo will provide a two-day long deep dive into the contracting process,...

Today, Bunker Labs and the Schultz Family Foundation launched the Bunker Connect program in Chicago, one of 12 such sites that will open around the country by mid-2020. Bunker Connect aims to foster a community of mentorship for service members,...

The altruistic National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) award honors REALTORS®, such as Solomon, who make the world a better place through extraordinary volunteer work. Solomon was nominated for his work with the Veterans Community Project, which...

Sometimes, a reliable set of wheels is all that stands between a veteran and their dreams. Just before Veterans Day, more than 100 veterans and their families will get keys to newly refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive's seventh annual Keys to...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) revealed the full results of its 10th Annual Warrior Survey to congressional staff today. This survey of post-9/11 warriors is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the nation. It provides key insights into...

Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is continuing its vision of preparing the next generation of mental health care professionals through high-quality, culturally-competent training as part of its 2019 class of CVN Scholars and Fellows. This year, CVN...

The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association has selected Jim Tidwell, 30-plus year veteran of the fire service and a former leader at the International Code Council, for its 2019 Life Safety Advocate Award. The annual Life Safety Advocate Award is...

Qualys, Inc. , a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, today announced its highly successful Global IT Asset Discovery and Inventory app is available for Federal government customers priced at $99 per year ?...

Just in time for #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek as well as their 11th anniversary, Veteran Owned Business (VOB) announces the launch of their long-awaited "Verification" program. As of today, all active members are classified as a "verified...

As the official Presenting Partner of the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Digital Poppy Campaign, CHIP Reverse Mortgage by HomeEquity Bank is honoured to help give Canadians another way to donate, and at the same time, share our...

Naturipe Farms proudly donates $20,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation in honor of their partnership through Naturipe's Growing Gratitude campaign, which kicked off earlier this year. From Memorial Day through Independence Day, Naturipe Farms pledged...

The Government of Canada will recognize four individuals from Drummondville, Québec, for their significant contributions during the Second World War, as part of Parks Canada's Hometown Heroes initiative. Among the dignitaries participating in...

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has published a new job opportunities website to help 18-20-year-olds who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial...

PEAR Sports, creators of the PEAR Health & Fitness Platform that delivers targeted smart coaching technology, today announced it has partnered with LIVMOR to develop digital fitness and wellness training programs that produce better outcomes and...

This Veterans Day, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will thank the brave men and women who have served our nation by offering military veterans a choice of a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake or its Pumpkin Pie Latte at...

Veteran, former Peace Corps Volunteer and author Duke Talbott has released "Appalachian Free Spirit: A Recovery Journey," a poignant account detailing his struggle with alcohol and drug abuse stemming from undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder...

Roberts & Ryan Investments Inc., America's first Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) FINRA-registered broker dealer, is pleased to announce that career U.S. Army officer and combat veteran, Colonel Gregory D. Gadson (Retired), has joined the firm's...