News by subject: VET

Starting on Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at 6 a.m., combat injured Warriors and Fallen Hero families will descend over Start Skydiving in Middletown, OH. These individuals will be tandem skydiving with members of the elite Team Fastraxtm professional...

Canadians from coast to coast provide outstanding volunteer service to Veterans, their communities and their country. Since 2002, more than 1,050 Canadians have been formally recognized with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for their...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth ? Cole Harbour, announced funding for Veteran Emergency Transition Services Canada...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Darren Fisher, MP for Dartmouth ? Cole Harbour, will make an important announcement concerning a program that helps homeless and at-risk...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 10 recipients from the four Atlantic provinces, in recognition of their work to...

"A perfect affirmation for Independence Day," is how American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad summed up the news that VA would be more welcoming of religious literature, symbols and displays at all of its facilities....

Endeavors is pleased to announce the appointment of Adriana Wilson as Deputy Development Officer. "We are delighted to welcome Adriana to the Endeavors team," said Endeavors President and CEO, Jon Allman. Adriana brings...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Darren Fisher, MP for Dartmouth ? Cole Harbour, will make an important announcement concerning a program that helps homeless and at-risk...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John ? Rothesay,...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 10 recipients from the four Atlantic provinces, in recognition of their work to...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Company of 2019. The annual unbiased evaluation incorporates market research, independent...

FastMed Urgent Care, one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, has announced simpler access to timely, high-quality care for Veterans as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' new Urgent Care benefit. Veterans now have greater choice in...

The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a partnership with the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN) to establish a pilot training program for military veterans who are small business owners and their immediate...

In recognition of the sacrifice made by military service members and their families, Toyota Financial Services has introduced a new program that waives the remaining lease payments for military customers who die or are catastrophically injured in the...

Mighty Oaks Foundation has been making incredible strides each year in the battle against PTSD and the veteran suicide epidemic. Mighty Oaks boasts one of the highest success rates of any program in this space against the staggering statistics we...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John ? Rothesay, will make...

Putting even more of the power of technology at the fingertips of those who serve veterans, military service members and their families, the nonprofit Code of Support Foundation (COSF) has added new features and interface to its online technology...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, and Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John ? Rothesay, will make...

Gmac Family Financial, located in Dallas, has partnered with Income For Life LLC and Folds Of Honor to offer retirement planning education to retirees and near-retirees in the Dallas area, as well as assisting local military families in need. The...

On July 3rd, Paralyzed Veterans of America will kick off its campaign with Food City and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty. Donations made at Food City supermarkets will go to PVA, who have helped disabled veterans for more than 70 years. "This is...

After almost 75 years, utilizing advanced imaging technology, Ocean Explorer Tim Taylor and his "Lost 52 Expedition Team" officially discovered the final resting place for the 49 Sailors of the U.S. submarine S-28 (SS-133) off Oahu, Hawaii. The U.S....

Go Energistics (GoE) is excited to announce our partnership with the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) to perform initial outfitting, transition and activation (IOT&A) services to support the San Antonio Northwest Health Care Center in...

Chicagoland's new-car dealers are once again on a summertime mission to raise awareness and funds for local military and their families. For the seventh consecutive year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have...

US Army veteran (Operation Iraqi Freedom) Nick Gonzalez of Yoga With Nick G recognized as Missoula's top yoga instructor in the annual "Best Of Missoula" issue by The Missoulian. Chosen through a city-wide community voting process, the "Best of...

The Hillcrest Foundation has awarded a $60k grant to Medisend College to help provide professional training and job placement for veterans in the General Richard B. Myers Veterans Program. "We are proud to partner with the General Myers Veterans...

Texas de Brazil Churrascarias have long supported the American Red Cross and between July 1 ? 31, 2019, the Brazilian-American steakhouse brand encourages those with a sweet tooth to indulge in dessert for sweet charity.  Texas de Brazils around the...

To support our veterans in their careers and continue our commitment to diversifying our workforce, the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) has partnered with Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), a leading nonprofit dedicated to recruiting, training,...

DisposeRx, a drug disposal company committed to eradicating the misuse of leftover medications in the home medicine cabinet, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will offer its drug disposal solution for at-home use by...

Today, members of the Quinte West community set a new Guinness World Recordtm title for the largest human maple leaf. A total of 3,942 people participated in "Operation: Stand Proud" presented by Leon's Trenton at Centennial Park in support of The...

Yesterday brought remembrance, commemoration, and education to Versailles, France, as historical organizations honored the 100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles. The first of the Paris Peace Treaties, the Treaty of Versailles officially,...

Sarasota Ford, an award-winning Ford franchise dealership serving the new car, used car and car service needs of Sarasota residents for more than two decades, announced today the introduction of its "One Community One Team" initiative. The program is...

Howard University Hospital (HUH) today announced the opening of a new Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Family Center at the Joint Base Anacostia ?Bolling (JBAB), located at 53 MacDill Boulevard (Building 53) SW, Washington, D.C. The new center will...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., at the Citadelle. The Governor General...

Wolverine?the Michigan-based footwear and apparel company known for making durable work boots for more than 135 years?has launched a line of USA built work boots, the Wolverine Ramparts. Starting today, 100% of the proceeds from a Limited Edition...

Yamaha joined veteran's group Guitars for Vets (G4V) Thursday afternoon and evening to hold a live music performance in observance of National PTSD Awareness Day, as well as to celebrate the recent milestone opening of G4V's 100th chapter nationwide,...

Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB), a translational research public charity organization dedicated to fast-tracking personalized diagnostics and therapeutics for brain health, today provides a progress update on critical post-traumatic stress disorder...

OMNICOMMANDER, a financial technology firm specializing in website design and outsourced marketing for credit unions, is proud to launch the Education Credit Union Council (ECUC) website, making it easier for school and university credit unions to...

Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a privately held, full-service mortgage lender licensed in all 50 states, announced company executive vice president Michael Middleman has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer for his philanthropic contributions...

More than eight million Americans live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And the latest Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Annual Warrior Survey shows nearly four in five (78.2%) of the veterans it serves report living with the symptoms of...

For the 12th year in a row, Carl Meyer will spend his Independence Day holiday on a golf course at Chenequa Country Club in Wisconsin, raising awareness and funds for Hire Heroes USA. To date, Meyer has raised over $820,000 with his 100 Holes for Our...

The United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command selected MetTel, a communications and digital transformation leader, to provide broadband Internet services to the U.S. Marine Corps' Recruiting Command Centers around the globe....

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is now the best branded source in the nation for US Navy Veterans with mesothelioma receiving the best possible financial compensation results. They are now urging a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma or their...

Patriot Angels Announces a NEW 30,000 Square Foot Office Complex in Gallatin, TN (Nashville suburb) to help service their Veteran clients. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a collective $84M a year for Patriot Angels' Veterans' Senior...

Davidson Scottish Arts Academy hosted a pipe and drum camp on the campus of St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, the week of June 2, 2019. Twenty-two pipers and four drummers of all ages and varying degrees of...

CIT Bank, N.A., the banking subsidiary of CIT Group Inc., today announced a total community investment of $55 Million in support of two East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) affordable housing developments, El Nuevo Amanecer and Rosa de Castilla.1...

The National Association of Realtors® commended Congressional and White House efforts to protect the VA Home Loan Program after the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law by President Trump on Tuesday night. H.R. 299, which...

Trauma and Resiliency Resources is pleased to announce that Stand Up NY will be donating 60% of the proceeds of Pete Stegemeyer's July 8th Mandatory Fun show to TRR and it's Warrior Camp® program. The July 8th show will feature military veteran...

NS2 Serves, a nonprofit that trains and employs veterans in high-tech careers, is concluding its #NS2ServesNEXT Jeep roadshow tour at the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction this Saturday, June 29, 2019, with its customized 2018 Jeep Rubicon...

Today, Wreaths Across America announces the kick off to Giving in July ? a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach....

Retired four-star Admiral James G. Stavridis, the former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, will deliver the keynote speech before an expected 2,500 attendees at this year's 13th Annual Warrior Expo EAST. The decorated...