News by subject: VET

VetsinTech has achieved a major milestone in its goal of training 300 veterans and military spouses for cybersecurity work in 2019. With over 200 trained so far this year, and nearly 500 registered to complete courses by the end of December, the...

National Guard veteran Evamarie Duff doesn't mind driving two hours to network with other veterans. Recently, she even put a little spring in her step by joining a dance lesson organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)....

The Armed Services YMCA is pleased to announce Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Waters of the U.S. Army as one of the 2019 Angel of the Battlefield Award recipients. Sgt. 1st Class Waters, who was awarded the Silver Star Medal, was officially upgraded and...

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS)?the leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from underserved and veteran populations with transformative career opportunities?has expanded its programs to Los Angeles, marking WOS' first program on...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by VIQTORY Media as a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer for 2020. The Military Friendly® Employers list is developed from public data sources on...

Denise McCarson lost more than 60 pounds in just over four years. As an Army veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, she manages several service-connected injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and chronic back...

Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) has made a strong commitment toward improving the care of military children around the country via an innovative mental health training partnership with Home Base and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)....

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence announced funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund for the Canadian Women's Wellness Initiative and the Mental Health...

4VETS4LIFE, announces the roll out of its program created to help 10 disabled American Veterans overcome their injuries and rebuild their lives.  The program takes 10 deserving disabled Veterans and helps them tell their stories, explain their...

StarKist Co., headquartered on Pittsburgh's North Shore, and its parent company, Dongwon of Seoul, South Korea, are proud to announce their long-standing commitment to the local Korean War Veterans of Western Pennsylvania.  On Tuesday, August 13,...

Leppo Rents, a Bobcat and JLG dealer, displayed a newly wrapped track loader to support Mission 22, an organization that provides psychological services to veterans. The loader will be added to the Leppo Rents rental fleet and a portion of its yearly...

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 Canada. Minister MacAulay and...

SHERBINSKIS the premium cannabis and lifestyle brand, founded by famed cannabis breeder Mario Guzman?a.k.a Mr. Sherbinski?announced its partnership with non-profit organization, No Vet Alone. Under this strategic partnership, the two entities will...

Injured veterans from across the U.S. will receive much needed adaptive sports rehabilitation thanks to donations received through the 4th annual Lockton Warfighter Sports Charity Challenge being held on September 9 at Trump National Golf Club in...

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 Canada. Minister MacAulay and...

Injured veterans were empowered to steer the boat, grind the winches, and trim the sails at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) sailing class in Newport. "I wanted to be on the ocean without feeling uneasy," said Army...

SectionTickets is a new platform focused in solving military ball coordinator venue ticketing processes through payment portal, seating rosters, and phased approach solutions.  Each year, hundreds if not thousands of military balls around the globe...

Veritas Villages for Vets, a sanctuary village for veterans, will be a for profit organization, addressing the needs of the veteran community, specifically housing and most importantly safety and well-being.  Where all the other veteran related not...

Iron Mountain Incorporated , the global leader in storage and information management services, today announced its support of the preservation of the Spanish-American War collection at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial, the only...

On Thursday, August 8th, hundreds of Denver's most patriotic citizens, including local and state executives and dignitaries, gathered at Centennial Airport's Modern Aviation for the Navy SEAL Foundation's 8th Annual Denver Evening of Tribute. This...

On August 6, 2019, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded TriWest Healthcare Alliance a contract to administer VA's Community Care Network (CCN) for the 13 state Region 4 territory. "Since September 2013,...

The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) is marking its twentieth anniversary by issuing a new :30 second TV broadcast Public Service Announcement (PSA) in English and Spanish. The PSA urges the public to record interviews and/or submit...

Milton Security and Cyber Defense Technologies are proudly announcing today that the second VETCON gathering is being held August 9, 2019. VETCON was started in 2018 by Milton Security and Cyber Defense Technologies. Both companies are led by CEOs...

Pitney Bowes has extended its partnership with the Armed Services YMCA to continue Strengthening Our Military Familytm through programs that encourage parent engagement, stimulate development of language and literacy skills, and foster a love of...

Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), a non-profit dedicated to serving military veterans by supplying them with therapeutic craft kits, have chosen Arise Veteran Foundation as 2018 Partner of the Year. Also recognized alongside Arise Veteran Foundation is...

In recognition of National Purple Heart Day (August 7), the Vermont based non-profit, Purple Hearts Reunited with the help of the FDNY and General George Patton's Granddaughter, Helen will host an incredible event honoring the families of eight...

Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, joined IICON Construction and representatives of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to break ground recently on the Space Battalion...

Halfaker and Associates, LLC (Halfaker), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government's health, intelligence, defense and security sectors, was awarded the VA Financial Services Center (FSC) Financial Technology Services (FTS)...

The A&W/Long John Silver's Restaurants in the cities below will give away free Root Beer floats and collect donations for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on National Root Beer Float Day, Tuesday, August 6. Belle Vernon PA Butler PA Duquesne PA East...

The A&W/Long John Silver's Restaurants in the cities below will give away free Root Beer floats and collect donations for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on National Root Beer Float Day, Tuesday, August 6. Anderson SC Greenville SC Greer SC Mauldin...

The A&W/Long John Silver's Restaurants in the cities below will give away free Root Beer floats and collect donations for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) on National Root Beer Float Day, Tuesday, August 6. Columbus    OH Whitehall OH Marion OH...

Military families covered by TRICARE, the health care program for uniformed service members and their families, report lower access to care and satisfaction with the quality of care than civilian families who have private or public coverage for their...

Today, Democracy Forward on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America requested a federal court to lift its hold on their lawsuit to compel the Department of Transportation to issue a long-overdue rule to make airplane restrooms accessible to travelers...

Wounded warriors recently met with more than 40 employers at a Camp Pendleton networking event organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Marine veteran Shane Davis visited with company representatives and got an edge...

Hankook Tire America Corp., one of the fastest growing premium tire manufacturers in the world, continues its support for the veteran community with the announcement of its renewed commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), which provides free...

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame will announce the new class for induction next month at the Capitol building in Frankfort, KY. Team Fastraxtm will perform their popular flag demonstration jump to kick off the event. The...

Since 2015, True REST Float Spa has given away almost 3,000 complimentary floats to U.S. active-duty military and veterans. True REST Float Spa's commitment to the military is growing stronger. To show support and appreciation for the sacrifices made...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is in the process of fully expanding their initiative with state specific websites-nationwide to ensure a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in any state has the best possible legal representation-because the...

Cognosante, a leader in technology solutions for health and social services programs for Federal and state public health agencies, continues to deepen its commitment to the active and veteran military population. In July, Cognosante earned the...

A group of 56 injured veterans from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will be the first class to graduate from IT-Ready Online, the tech career training program from Creating IT Futures, on Friday, Aug. 2. With financial...

On Top of the World, Ocala's premier active-adult community has joined forces with SOF Missions to present Operation Helping Heroes, a 2-day charity event to be held this Veterans Day weekend, November 10th and 11th, 2019.  The fundraiser, hosted by...

Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain (HPC), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Waldorf, MD, announced a partnership with Veterans In Pain (V.I.P) earlier this month. V.I.P is a 501c3 nonprofit providing bono Stem Cell...

The Royal Canadian Mint's newest Second World War Battlefront Series fine silver coin commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers who, 75 years ago, helped the Allies win control of the Dutch and Belgian shores of the strategic...

The Royal Canadian Mint's newest Second World War Battlefront Series fine silver coin commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers who, 75 years ago, helped the Allies win control of the Dutch and Belgian shores of the strategic...

In defining action that puts an end to rampant rumors, resolves lingering questions, and ensures the future of a widely-supported national museum honoring America's Medal of Honor Recipients, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Foundation today...

The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new silver collector coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt, a turning point in the Allied liberation of the Netherlands and Western Europe in the Second World War.  The event will...

The PenFed Foundation at its annual meeting last night elected Deborah James to serve as Chairwoman of the Foundation's Board of Directors. "The PenFed Foundation is building a world-class leadership team, with former...

Transformations Treatment Center has officially launched a new website dedicated solely to their military veterans and first responders substance abuse and mental health treatment program called Help For Our Heroes. The new website,...

People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded vets and healthcare professionals attending Abilities Expo on August 2-4 at the NRG Center, Hall E will discover the newest products, education and fun for all ages. They are...

The bow of WWII Submarine USS Grunion (SS-216) has been discovered in 2700 feet of water off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska by a team pioneering robotic ocean exploration. The ongoing WWII submarine discoveries lead by ocean explorer Tim Taylor are...