News by subject: VET

Despite the hardships, Cynthia Murphy feels blessed to be a military wife for the past 13 years and counting. The tragic events of 9/11 inspired her husband Thane Murphy to join the USMC while residing in Canada. Before starting boot camp in the...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is the top branded group in the nation when it comes to ensuring a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma receives the very best possible financial compensation results - which frequently could exceed a million...

HonorBound Foundation of Darien, Conn. is partnering with Saban Films, Saboteur Media, Greenwich International Film Festival and the Avon Theatre to host a special charity screening of the new movie Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan in October at...

Perry Moore and Lynn Howes, two veteran nonprofit fundraising executives, join RKD Group. RKD is a leading fundraising and marketing services provider to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Moore brings 30 years of professional fundraising...

The Armed Services YMCA is pleased to announce U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technician 1st Class Ryan F. Ransom as a recipient of the 2019 Angels of the Battlefield Award. HS1 Ransom provided life-saving care to two men injured while at sea.  On...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are urging a person who now has mesothelioma because of exposure to asbestos that occurred while maintaining, repairing or replacing boilers to call us anytime at 800-714-0303. The boiler technician or...

Pond King, a small company in Lindsay, Texas, is honoring the men and women of the U.S. Military by giving away 5 Patriot Mini Pontoon Fishing Boats, one to a patriot from each branch. Pond King is accepting entries at...

For the first time ever, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly crafted an innovative poppy-shaped silver coin. The 2019 $10 Fine Silver Coin ? Remembrance Day is the work of Mint product manager and artist Jamie Desrochers, whose multi-layered...

For the first time ever, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly crafted an innovative poppy-shaped silver coin. The 2019 $10 Fine Silver Coin ? Remembrance Day is the work of Mint product manager and artist Jamie Desrochers, whose multi-layered...

The PenFed Foundation joined community and business leaders to raise a record $803,000 to support veterans and the military community at the 16th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday, September 30th.  The PenFed...

NewDay USA, one of the nation's leading VA mortgage companies, announced it has added Anita Kwan to its board of advisors. Kwan brings more than three decades of corporate and management experience to NewDay. She...

Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology and management services, today announced the award of a contract to continue its support to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Psychological Health Outreach Program (PHOP).  The recompete...

John Cena announced a donation of up to $1 million to the FitOps Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 which holds month-long "live on" camps to train and certify veterans to become elite personal trainers....

Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment community, has partnered with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum to host hiring events for Veterans at 10 Topgolf venues across the country on Nov. 8, 2019. In addition to...

The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation is partnering with the Armed Services YMCA to provide a $10,000 grant in support of healthy food distribution, nutrition education and emergency food assistance programs at Armed Services YMCA branches...

Reservoire Health, the first artificial and human intelligence network for building personal resilience, today announces its self-care application designed to increase the health and wellness of millions. The application is geared for the modern...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is teaming up with the Columbus Blue Jackets to honor and empower wounded veterans and their families. The Blue Jackets will face the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, Oct. 11. A portion of every...

Honda-affiliated dealerships nationwide are home to the Honda Military Appreciation Offer*. From the American Honda Motor Company through Honda Financial Servicestm, the Honda Military Appreciation Offer* is a modest extension of support to military...

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this week that more than 100,000 current and aspiring veteran business owners have participated in the Boots to Business training course since the program began in January 2013....

Pure Energy, a clean energy supplier, recently provided a generous donation to the GI Go Fund. The fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that assists veterans, active-duty personnel, their family members, veteran supporters, and all...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, hosted a military employment networking roundtable bringing together military employment leaders to share military hiring challenges and discuss solutions....

(Endeavors) - The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors of El Paso has helped more 1,100 clients since its inception. 36% of those served in El Paso are family members, 47% are Veterans and 17% are children. The clinic opened in...

On the banks of the Cumberland River, the Nashville skyline provided the perfect backdrop for a snapshot of support for wounded veterans as more than 1,300 people participated in the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K, delivered by...

Fresh-Aire UV is proud to partner with Sun Kool Air Conditioning to present the Veterans Helping Veterans USA charity with a check for $2,500 to support their efforts to assist armed service veterans and their families. Sun Kool Air Conditioning is...

Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans announced that recently retired U.S. Navy Veteran, Chief Gunner's Mate Rico Baker has won the $75,000 prize (less tax withholding) in the Veterans United Home Loans and realtor.com® Home Giveaway...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provided a grant to Team Red, White & Blue ? an organization that enriches the lives of America's veterans by connecting them with each other and their communities. Through this grant, warriors can build quality...

Sycuan held its 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Resort on Thursday, September 26. Over 330 players participated in the day-long tournament to benefit four local charities. "The organizations we chose for this year's...

Paralyzed Veterans of America held its 2019 Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 24 honoring corporations and individuals who are leading the way in championing the rights of veterans and all people living with disabilities. The evening's honorees were U.S....

Team members from Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the hospitality, vacation ownership and entertainment industries, delivered more than 800 hygiene kits to the U.S.VETS ? Las Vegas location on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, to support local veterans...

Today Lon Smith Roofing, the largest roofing company in North Texas, presented Navy veteran James Smith of Farmers Branch a new roof.  Smith was chosen as this quarter's recipient of the Roof for Vets program.  The following remarks were made at the...

The Hertz Corporation , one of the world's largest car rental companies, and Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization, are pleased to announce their new partnership. The two organizations are joining forces to bring their...

A veteran and service member streamlined refinance program from NewDay USA, one of the nation's leading VA mortgage companies, enables military families to lower their mortgage payments while paying no appraisal fees and no out-of-pocket costs....

Microsoft Corp. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of the Military Spouse Technology Academy (MSTA) program serving military spouses in and around Joint Base San Antonio on Friday, Sept. 27. The ceremony marks the expansion of...

Raytheon Company (NSYE: RTN) and the non-profit No Barriers USA today announced the 2019 Big Bend Veteran Wilderness Expedition team. Disabled veterans from Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas will participate in the Raytheon-funded...

Shaklee Corporation installed a Peace Pole, a prominent international symbol and monument to peace, at their global headquarters in Pleasanton, CA. A dedication ceremony took place on Thursday, September 19 to commemorate International Day of Peace...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a grant and collaborative partnership with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Veterans Health Council (VHC), a Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) program. This collaboration raises awareness...

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors San Antonio announces Scott Rheinschmidt is appointed Clinic Director. Rheinschmidt will oversee all clinical operations at the clinic and is excited to continue to serve San Antonio's post-9/11...

An overwhelming majority of Americans are driven to do good and prefer to support companies that do the same, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index Survey. Nearly all (92 percent) feel it is important for businesses to support volunteering...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) renewed support for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national nonprofit organization caring for the families of our nation's fallen service members and veterans. TAPS provides ongoing emotional...

The Armed Services YMCA is pleased to announce Staff Sgt. Juan Pablo Medina of the U.S. Air Force as a recipient of the 2019 Angels of the Battlefield Award. His work and actions contributed to the 99% survival rate for trauma and emergency patients...

Allstate has earned the No. 1 spot on the 2020 Military Friendly® Employers list, and one of its executives says companies that don't hire veterans are "missing out." Allstate secured the top spot in the over $5 billion...

The HeroZona Foundation and the American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65's third "Play It Forward for the Arts" program is coming to The Academies at South Mountain (5401 S. 7th St.) in Phoenix on Saturday, Oct. 12, when a free Pinkfong Baby Shark...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by AMVETS as the large company "Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year." The award recognizes companies with more than 750 employees that make great...

Live to Give, a new brand dedicated to providing consumers with an easy way to give back, announced today the official launch of Live to Give bottled water. Designed to offer a simple way to give back to heroes who have already given so much, Live to...

Military working dog (MWD) Zoran, who bravely served protecting our troops at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan, retired from service and was reunited Monday in San Antonio with his former handler, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna...

In another step toward meeting the $275M commitment set forth by financier-philanthropist Steven A. Cohen to help reduce veteran suicide and increase care for military families, the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) has committed to opening a clinic in...

Acknowledging a long-standing commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, Ricoh USA, Inc.'s own employee veterans will be featured on Military Makeover: Operation Career airing on Lifetime TV this fall. The segment...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new grant in support of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), higher education's first interdisciplinary academic institute singularly focused on advancing the lives of the nation's...

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) has been selected by Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) for the provision of security and related services at seven NSPI locations across the province. NSPI's security partner since...

Austin-based healthcare technology startup, knowRX Inc., is honored to transition through the prestigious Founder Institute Cohort. The months-long grueling program fosters entrepreneurial growth strategies through equity sourcing, mentorship,...