News by subject: VET

Amada Senior Care, the premier employer of trained caregivers providing nonmedical, in-home care to seniors, was inducted as an official employer of the U.S. Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Amada President, Chad...

James Schenck, President and CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of the PenFed Foundation was honored by the National Military Family Association (NMFA) as the 2019 Military Family Champion Award recipient at the NMFA 50th anniversary gala on the...

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) and Freedom Learning Group (FLG) have partnered to create an innovative initiative to assist military spouses in earning high-quality academic credentials while gaining meaningful and mobile employment in...

"It never crossed my mind not to attend." Nobody would've blamed Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jerrod Kester if he would've canceled his trip to volunteer at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event in San Antonio,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will share the results of its 10th Annual Warrior Survey at two events in Washington, DC, next week. WWP's annual survey is our nation's largest and most comprehensive survey of post-9/11 wounded, injured, and ill...

On the eve of Remembrance Day, a patriotic sea of 47,500 Canadian flags will be planted at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre so that 475 veteran residents can wake up November 11th knowing their sacrifice has been remembered....

Today marks the five year anniversary of a major scientific, technological and commercial achievement ? the high altitude balloon jump executed by former Google executive Alan Eustace, a feat led by Paragon Space Development Corporation® (Paragon)...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate say "We are the top branded source in the nation for a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma and we are passionate about making certain people like this receive the very best possible financial compensation...

Pit Boss Grills, announced this week that it is searching for 11 deserving veterans to award a Grill of Honor. In honor of Veteran's Day, the national grilling company will give back to those who have served our country. From now until Nov. 1,...

Daytona Beach is honoring veterans with Veterans Day ceremonies and celebrations, along with special rates for veterans at area hotels, attractions and restaurants in November. Special rates for veteransDuring the month...

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recognized DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, as a Veteran-Friendly Employer, awarding it Silver-Level status during a ceremony today at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek,...

Today, Actor, Producer and Director, Rob Lowe launches a new skin care line ? PROFILE® | Cobalt, a youth preserving, affordable luxury skin care line for the active man who wants to be ready to conquer anything. The performance products making their...

VetsInTech, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing career opportunities for vets in the tech industry, will be honoring Veterans Day by hosting its 5th annual fundraising Gala. The theme of this year's VetsInTech Gala is "Vets 2.0 --...

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores nationwide will host pen turning classes to benefit veterans on Saturday, November 9. Participants can turn their own pen to take home, and Rockler will donate 100% of the proceeds from the classes to the...

RedTail LiDAR Systems ? a division of 4D Tech Solutions, Inc. ? is pleased to introduce the RTL-400 LiDAR mapping system at the Commercial UAV EXPO on October 28th. The RTL-400 was designed specifically to provide high-resolution 3D images of objects...

The HeroZona National Veteran Summit powered by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes is pleased to announce executive roundtable discussions, a fireside chat and panels on Wednesday, Nov. 6, during the second day of the three-day...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ?the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries?today announced a host of new initiatives honoring active and retired military members and their families, including...

Folds of Honor was founded by Captain Dan Rooney above his garage in 2007 with a dream to provide the gift of education to military families impacted by war. A veteran of three combat tours in Iraq, Rooney was recently promoted to the rank of...

The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is pleased to announce that William S. Foster, Jr., has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Executive Board. Mr. Foster succeeds Ms. Mary Ann Gilleece, Esq. who served faithfully as Chairman for 10 years....

Realtor.com®, The Home of Home Searchtm, and Veterans United Home Loans announced today the New Home for the Holidays $100K Veteran Homebuyer Giveaway. The sweepstakes is the fifth collaboration between realtor.com® and Veterans United to give back...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the five-year anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill: "Five years ago today, a senseless attack at the National War Memorial and...

Navy veteran John Oliveira is enjoying summer days with his wife and kids. Whether it is a motorcycle ride with his oldest daughter, his son's hockey games, or just a road trip, connecting with family is an important part of his life. But it hasn't...

People were lined up out the door at two San Antonio stores, eager to check in two days early. Volunteers from as far away as Alabama arrived to prepare for the big event. And on Saturday morning, more than 2,000 participants packed Mission County...

ICD, the leading independent trading and investment risk management technology company, offers treasury participants at the AFP National Conference in Boston an opportunity to learn about the various ways to align investment strategy with values....

To continue its long-running support of veterans, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation pledged a $100,000 endowment to Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management to help the brave men and women who have served our nation...

SmartRounds, Inc. "SRI" of Erie, Colorado announced today their newest non-lethal munitions for dealing with small armed UAVs. These surface-to-air and air-to-air self-guided missiles are a revolutionary new class of smart "fire and forget"...

GNC Holdings, Inc.?, a global health and wellness brand that helps people live well, today pledged to donate $200,000 to the FitOps Foundation and are encouraging its customers to follow suit. As an added incentive, GNC loyalty members who give will...

Divi Resorts is proud to support those who have served their country and communities by offering 20% discount off best available rates year-round. Plus, in honor of Veterans Day, Divi Resorts is offering military families up to 50% off all resorts on...

The HeroZona Foundation has announced a Bridge Forum on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel (260 W. Dunlap Ave.) in Phoenix, which will discuss mental health and first responder veterans. A study by the Substance Abuse and...

The holidays are right around the corner and Christmas Decor, the nation's leading holiday lighting and decorating company, is gearing up for a busy season. Known for its safe and professional service, Christmas Decor specializes in extravagant...

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its Veterans Day Celebrity eBay Auction campaign lineup. Jake Tapper, George Clooney, and Wynonna Judd...

The Veteran Golfers Association and longtime partner, GolfStatus, have launched an event referral program that includes a donation-match incentive benefiting both referrers and the association. The program awards $50 to anyone who successfully refers...

Business agility begins with Servant Leadership. None are more equipped than members of the Armed Forces. AgileDad has partnered with Barrymore Hotel, Scrum Alliance and Symbol Arts to present this 100% Free Scrum Certification Offering Nov. 12-15,...

Chicago company Combined Insurance was honored as the nation's number one Military Friendly Employer in the $1B - $5B revenue category for 2020 during an award ceremony held at the Chicago Architecture Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16....

Itero Group, LLC is proud to announce they have been selected to receive the U.S. Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award at the official ceremony on November 6, 2019. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level...

User1st, the provider of the most innovative web accessibility solutions on the market for testing, remediation, monitoring and compliance, today released the following statement from Vice President of Communications Raegan Bartlo regarding passage...

Nexen Tire America, Inc. and The Purple Heart Foundation have partnered again for the most exciting Nexen Hero campaign to date. For its third iteration dubbed "Nexen Hero III," Nexen Tire and The Purple Heart Foundation collaborate to invite...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are the top branded source in the nation for US Navy Veterans with mesothelioma receiving the very best possible financial compensation results and not what we like to call trick or treat. Many to...

In recognition of the commitment and sacrifice of America's military personnel and their families, Western Governors University (WGU) is offering the Salute to the Armed Forces Scholarship. The scholarship is worth up to $3,000 toward a bachelor's or...

MULTI-PLATINUM singer and songwriter Toby Keith along with The Independence Fund will be presenting catastrophically wounded Veterans $16,000 all-terrain tracked wheelchairs onstage across the nation during select 2019 THAT'S COUNTRY BRO! TOUR...

When Joe Murray, Dan Murray, and Gloria Shepherd invested in buying a campground in rural Virginia in 2006, they never could've envisioned the response they'd get from an event they'd host there. Attendees at Freedom Fest...

Army's Black Knights will take on the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday, October 19, 2019, and Army Veterans and fans are invited to tailgate! Hosted by the West Point Society of Atlanta, the party starts at 2:30 p.m. in the Blue Lot near GSU...

Community organizations aiding veterans, single mothers with low incomes, LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness, immigrants and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will each receive a $5,000 grant as a result of a...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are appealing to a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure on a nuclear submarine or their family to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 to ensure they receive the best possible financial...

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and UL, a global safety science organization, today announced the completion of a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Program for medical device cybersecurity. As medical devices...

The HeroZona National Veteran Summit, a multi-day experience for America's veterans including Arizona's 640,000 veterans, 38,000 active duty service members and 1,000 veteran owned companies, will return to Phoenix Nov. 5 through 7. The 2019 theme is...

Houlihan's Restaurants will honor America's veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019 with a complimentary meal, in addition to the fifteen-percent food discount that is offered every day throughout the year....

Sandhills Global will host the Remembering Our Fallen exhibit at Sandhills' Lincoln, Nebraska, campus from October 22nd through October 24th. The display is open to the public, and consists of 32 tribute towers featuring photos of more than 5,000 men...

Medici, a virtual health care company, announced today the launch of Operation 11/11, a new initiative providing virtual consults across multiple specialties to all U.S. veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. During...

Signal Group, a leader in modern public affairs, today announced that several company executives have been promoted to Managing Director. Ted Anderson has been named a Managing Director on Signal's Advocacy team. Michelle Baker and Chelsea Koski have...