News by subject: VET

A 96-year-old decorated World War II veteran is suing an Evanston independent living facility for negligence, saying it caused the pneumonia, MRSA and a broken pelvis that kept him from being honored in France's 75th D-Day Anniversary recognition...

Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer/manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware, announced today a significant milestone of having delivered 15,000 rugged servers to the U.S. Navy since 2008. Designed to eliminate restrictions and...

Mark Wahlberg and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) partner AQUAhydratetm promoted physical health and wellness for wounded veterans at a recent F45 Training workout in West Hollywood, California. Wounded warriors participated and spent time with Mark...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) joined experts from medical, veteran, and military communities at a symposium on veterans' mental health, hosted by The Center for a New American Security (CNAS).  Kacie Kelly of the Bush...

Petco and Express Scripts, partners in helping pet parents take complete care of the pets they love, today announced a donated product and financial commitment totaling $200,000 to Paws of War, a leading nonprofit organization with a mission to...

According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "When a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma fails to retain the services of some of the nation's most skilled and experienced fulltime mesothelioma lawyers they put their financial compensation at risk as...

While growing up in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, New York during the 1970's and 80's, Robert Cuccurullo and his siblings had to endure their father's violent temper. Robert's brother Warren found solace in music, first joining Frank Zappa's...

The Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.) in Phoenix, a veterans service organization dedicated to giving back to the South Phoenix community, will host a grand re-opening ceremony and breakfast on Tuesday, July 2, from 8...

Clark Construction joined business leaders and city officials from the Bay Area and nationwide at the National Minority Contractors Association (NAMC) conference June 12-14 at the Pullman Hotel, celebrating 50 years of advocacy on behalf of minority...

Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, announces a new mortgage product created to help U.S. military veterans with home ownership. The VA Renovation Loan is designed to help veterans...

Canadians from every walk of life provide outstanding volunteer service to Veterans, their communities and their country. Since 2002, over 1,050 Canadians have been formally recognized for their service to Veterans with the Minister of Veterans...

There are a few things in life that are free ? but freedom isn't one of them.  This past Memorial Day, Vantagepoint AI stopped to remember the men and women that gave their all for our freedom here in America. In honor of Memorial Day, Vantagepoint...

Nominations are now open for the annual PVA Awards, Paralyzed Veterans of America announced today. With new categories introduced for 2019, these prestigious awards honor those who champion the rights and care of veterans and people living with...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to six recipients from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec for their service and care...

Following their successful March event, "Buds & Bosses" comes back to Los Angeles June 29th, 2019 with a cornucopia of health and beauty cannabis exhibitors, influencers, and speakers. This Saturday evening soiree is presented by Ali Ganji, president...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to six recipients from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec for their service and care...

Warrior Centric Health (WCH)® announces an agreement with Vizient, Inc. for the Warrior Centric Health Solution Suitetm. The agreement offers Vizient member health systems enhanced access to a suite of tools that enable them to deliver optimal care...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) director of government affairs, Derek Fronabarger, testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee today on the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) benefit. Fronabarger highlighted areas where Congress can take...

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of having a special place to honour the over 40,000 Canadian women and men in uniform ? as well as the hundreds of civilians and government officials ? who served in Afghanistan between 2001 and...

The Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit philanthropic organization, today announced a partnership and the launch of a wellness area inside RallyPoint, the leading online platform for the military community. The Wellness Hub...

Citing America's constitutional commitment to freedom of religion and expression, the leader of the nation's largest veterans organization hailed today's Supreme Court ruling which protects a popular veterans memorial, "as an overall victory for...

Yesway, the fast growing and innovative convenience store chain with locations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming, joined with Operation Homefront in saluting those serving in our country's...

CEO and President Scott C. Stump will present the report to the public on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Following the report release, a panel of experts will hold a conversation on how Operation Desert Storm intersects with today's Middle East with former...

SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. and Veterans Advantage announced a new relationship to provide opportunities for cash back savings or American Airlines AAdvantage miles through SIRVA for qualifying Veterans Advantage members selling or buying a home. In...

The Mission Continues has received a $3.5 million, two-year investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to support strategic growth within their expanding veterans' programs. The grant will provide a strong foothold for the veterans'...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is now offering assist a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in an amazing new way-they are offering to bring to the home of a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma a lawyer from the law firm of Karst...

The Missouri Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you are a US Navy Veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Missouri or their family member, please call us anytime at 800-714-0303 so you do not unintentionally hire a local car accident...

DIA Dental Implant Center is offering a free full arch dental implant treatment to one lucky veteran in San Antonio, TX who shares his or her smile story. Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, founder of DIA Dental Implant Center and veteran of the U.S. Navy, will...

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) gave a grant to help purchase this home, and Operation Renewed Hope Foundation bought the house, of which the homeless veteran and family will move in soon. "We are so humbled and honored...

In the context of the June 21st celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and in alignment with the objectives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, The Last Post Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed...

This past weekend, The Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) Greater Kansas City Chapter recognized Morrill Worcester, Founder of Wreaths Across America, with the second presentation of the Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award for his continued...

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, a New Orleans-based coffeehouse that demonstrates better beans, superior roasting techniques, and pure passion for the art of coffee-making matter, has awarded Marine Corps Veteran, Bobby Mounts, as the winner of its...

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has been selected as a 2019 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The company is one of 15 employers receiving the award in 2019. This year, more than 2,400 Guard and Reserve service...

Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. has announced today that they have expanded into their new corporate headquarters at 53A E Lee Street in Warrenton, VA. Thanks to the original location in the Mason Enterprise Center, the new space provides more...

The Board of Directors of Give an Hour, a national nonprofit that provides free mental health services to those in need including our service members, veterans, their families and other at-risk groups, is proud to announce that the White House, in...

North Carolina motorcycle riders and other supporters of the veteran community will come together on Saturday, June 22, at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson for the 2nd Annual Hire Heroes USA Ride for Heroes. The event raises funds to support Hire Heroes...

Dumpsters.com is proud to support The Oscar Mike Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to keep veterans active, through a partnership with the television show "Designing Spaces" which renovated the foundation's facility. The Oscar...

Kleiner Device Labs today announced final approval by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for making the Kleiner KG®1 lumbar spinal bone graft tool available to VA and military surgeons through Government Marketing and Procurement, a CVE Verified...

The Traffic Group, Inc. (TTG) ? one of the nation's leading SDVOSB traffic engineering and transportation planning firms ? has been verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),...

Caliburn International, a professional services company serving national defense, international diplomacy, and homeland security clients, is honored to have supported the Military Appreciation Day on June 8, 2019 at the 166th Anniversary of the...

Henley Enterprises, Inc. dba Valvoline Instant Oil Change formalized their partnership with the U.S. Army at their newest location at 190 Main Street in Weymouth with an official signing ceremony, held Friday, June 7. The partnership between Henley...

James Schenck, President and CEO of PenFed Credit Union, was honored yesterday evening at Canine Companions for Independence's Hearts and Heroes Gala for his commitment to helping veterans and those with disabilities through establishment of a...

AmericanFlags.com announced today that it plans to mark Flag Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official US flag in 1777, this year by donating 144 American flags to AMVETS National Headquarters. AMVETS, which is...

Note: All times local   Whitby, Ontario 12:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will plant a tree for the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign in honour of Canadian veterans, and will deliver remarks. Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National...

Note: All times local   Whitby, Ontario 12:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will plant a tree for the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign in honour of Canadian veterans, and will deliver remarks. Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National...

People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded vets and healthcare professionals attending Abilities Expo on June 21-23 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center will discover the newest products, education and fun for...

OMNICOMMANDER, a financial technology firm specializing in website design, social media management, branding and outsourced marketing for credit unions, is proud to recognize another award winning client, Greater Hartford Police Federal Credit Union,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shared how it is addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) ? the signature wounds of the global war on terror ? during Washington Post Live's The Changing Face of American...

RingBoost, the nation's largest marketplace for custom phone numbers, announced that it will be donating 5% of proceeds over the next month to The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The organization's mission is to honor "the sacrifice of...

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food has delivered one and a half tons of love and support (3,210 pounds to be exact) in the form of nutritious free pet food to support two of the nation's most vulnerable populations: America's vets and America's pets....