News by subject: VET

The Armed Services YMCA is pleased to announce U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Alan P. Aaron as one of the 2019 Angels of the Battlefield Award recipients. Aaron provided exemplary care and support when the USS John S. McCain and an oil...

Every day across the nation, military Veterans, Law Enforcement and first responders answer the call of duty to serve our nation. Unfortunately, many of these individuals make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or struggle with depression and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, and on the National Day of Service: "Like so many Canadians and people around the world, I will never forget...

For the ninth consecutive year, The Citadel holds the distinction of being ranked the #1 Top Public School in the South offering up to a master's degree by U.S. News & World Report. The Citadel is ranked #2 overall in the South when private and...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to recognize the pre- and post-Second World War experiences of Métis Veterans: "Métis across Canada...

Granite Telecommunications, a $1.4 billion provider of communications services to multilocation businesses and government agencies, is sponsoring TrainOurTroops at the Channel Partners Evolution, an event for telecom and IT sales channels, September...

An artificial intelligence tool ? which analyzed 28 physical and molecular measures, all but one from blood samples ? confirmed with 77 percent accuracy a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans, according to a new...

Capsulomics CEO and co-founder Daniel Lunz presented the company's groundbreaking development: DNA tests for the early detection of esophageal cancer and its precancerous condition, Barrett's esophagus. The Patriot Boot Camp event was held at MX...

Earlier this year WGU North Carolina and the USO of North Carolina announced a new scholarship program for members of the military community in the state. The Military Service Scholarships provide $2,500 each to currently serving military members,...

Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC), world leaders in heavy payload, unmanned cargo delivery solutions, today announced the unveiling of the Silent Arrow® GD-2000 cargo delivery drone at the Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) show in...

Realogy Holdings Corp. , the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States, today announced Realogy Military Rewards, a new home buying and selling program that will offer $350 to $7,500* in cash back or rewards...

Patrick Family Housing once again participated in Hunt's annual Helping Hands Day by supporting the Ascension Catholic Thrift Shop in Melbourne, Florida. This day of serving is an annual event sponsored by Hunt and includes hundreds of employees in...

Last Wednesday evening, September 4th, hundreds of patriots, executives, and heroes filled the Hilton Ballroom at 720 S. Michigan Avenue as friends and supporters of the Navy SEAL Foundation assembled for the 2019 Midwest Evening of Tribute. This...

Trauma and Resiliency Resources, Inc is pleased to announce that the next Warrior Camp® will be in Warwick, NY in October 2019. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the October program is fully funded. September is National...

It's going to take nearly two months, 11 states, and more than 3,000 miles, but Mike Price and Matt Prather will bike from Santa Barbara, California to Charleston, South Carolina to raise awareness for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the veterans...

Today Inc. magazine revealed that Sovereign Lending Group Inc. has earned a spot as a hall of fame honoree on the 38th annual Inc. 5000 for the 7th year in a row. The list includes the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private...

Paradigm, the industry leader in solving catastrophic and complex health care challenges and improving lives, announced that Michael Choo, MD, Paradigm Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, has been named a founding member of the National...

Defenshield Inc®, a veteran-owned, global leader in ballistic protective equipment and tactical solutions, today released its airport security case study on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's procurement of Mobile Defensive Fighting...

Since its inception, the career counseling program at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has placed over 15,000 wounded veterans and family support members in careers, with combined first-year salaries greater than $500 million....

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington hosted a panel discussion on military to civilian transition during the annual America's Warrior Partnership Warrior Community Integration Symposium in Atlanta. Medal of Honor...

Throughout the month of September over 500 veteran volunteers will lead service efforts across the country in remembrance of the September 11th terror attacks. The veterans are volunteers with The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that...

PenFed Credit Union's Eugene Service Center today announced a $5,000 donation to support the annual Lane County Stand Down event that celebrates local veterans and provides a connection to programs, resources and benefits....

It is estimated 20 veterans die by suicide every day across the nation. To help reduce veteran suicide, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is working with local communities to train individuals for possible interventions....

Francisco Chavez returned relatively unharmed from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he worked convoys for the U.S. Army. But an explosion stateside ended his civilian job as a mechanic at Naval Base San Diego.  ...

The first of five shipments containing Liberation75 tulip bulbs arrived last week in Canada from the growers in the Netherlands. Intended for planting this fall before the frost, the Liberation75 bulbs will produce a bright orange, crown-shaped tulip...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are the best branded sources in the nation on compensation for a US Navy Veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma and we want to make it clear that we are incredibly passionate about Navy Veterans...

September marks National Service Dog Awareness Month and the start of Purina Dog Chow's second annual "Service Dog Salute" campaign to pay tribute to our veterans and the loyal dogs that serve them. Up to 30 percent of American military veterans...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, was in Alexandra, Prince Edward Island, visiting one of the 22 organizations that received funding from the 2019 Veteran and Family...

Timely access to mental health supports and services is vital to improving mental health and overall well-being. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the best possible support is available to Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued the following statement regarding the announcement from Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, that he will resign at the end...

vybe urgent care, the leading independent operator of urgent care centers in greater Philadelphia, announces it is now a contracted network provider with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health plans.  The program allows veterans...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, will make an important announcement that will positively impact the...

PenFed Credit Union and the PenFed Foundation presented National Military Family Association (NMFA) with a $250,000 donation, represented by a PenFed-signed baseball bat, to support military families during pre-game activities at Nationals Park...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, released the following statement to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, will make an important announcement that will positively impact the...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement that will positively impact the well-being of Veterans and their families in Prince Edward Island. Minister...

Syracuse Securities, Inc., founded in 1963 by the Smith family, is completing a 44-year run as a leading mortgage lender in New York State. The company successfully closed more than $4 billion in residential mortgages during that time and is...

St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) has hired Michael Stefan to restore its lacrosse program. SJNMA added the sport to its offerings in 2009. At the time, SJNMA was one of a handful of high schools offering lacrosse in Wisconsin, which...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Many Navy Veterans with mesothelioma do not realize their net financial compensation settlement could exceed a million dollars. We also want to emphasize these compensation settlements do not involve suing the...

NanoVibronix, Inc., , a medical device company that produces the PainShield® Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Portable Ultra Sonic therapeutic device, announces on August 18th, 2019, PainShield, and PainShield Supplies were added to the Federal Supply...

Tori Lyon, CEO of Jericho Project, today announced that Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (D-48), Chairperson of the New York City Council's Veterans Committee, has approved $315,000 in funding for Jericho's vital employment and housing services for...

Perfect Teeth and Mid-Atlantic Dental, a network of dental offices in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, are excited to announce our partnership with Colorado University for the 2019-2020 school year. The partnership includes presenting a "Perfect...

On Saturday, August 31, 2019, the Navy Midshipmen vs. Holy Cross game is sure to be an exciting night. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. When the National Anthem starts to play, as fans place their...

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why, in May 2018, the Government launched the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF), the largest program of its kind in Canadian history. Adam...

James W. "Bill" Oxford was elected national commander of the nearly two million member American Legion today in Indianapolis, during the organization's 101st national convention. He has been a member of the nation's largest veterans organization...

OBXtek Inc. was named Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year by American Veterans (AMVETS) in the Midsized Company (500-750 employees) Champion category. The award recognizes employers who have made great strides in...

The VA Maryland Health Care System has selected Matthew Orenstein as the new chief of Facilities & Engineering Service. In this position, Orenstein oversees strategic capital investment, design and construction of buildings and infrastructure, the...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will hold quarterly public meetings on Sept. 4 and 5 respectively at SBA...

Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, and Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, today announced...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new grant in support of Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC), an organization working to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility,...