News by subject: VET

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is urging the family of a US Navy Veteran who has mesothelioma to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for direct access to attorney Erik Karst the founding partner of the law firm of Karst von Oiste and one of...

PhysicianOne Urgent Care has announced that they are now a contracted network provider with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health plans, and now offers services to those Veterans newly eligible to receive private sector urgent...

Today, Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), participated in Guard Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol. Guard Day is an annual event showcasing the mission and...

Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe, a luxury senior living community located in Venice, FL presented a check for $14,000 to Operation Second Chance, a citizens organization committed to serving wounded, injured and ill veterans. The donated funds will...

Staffing firm Robert Half announced it has again been named to the lists of Top Veteran-Friendly Companies and Top Supplier Diversity Programs by U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM). This is the company's sixth year being honored by the publication in...

On Monday, May 13 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, celebrity chef Robert Irvine hosted the 3rd Annual Beats 'n Eats Food + Music Event ? an immersive, one-of-a-kind food and music experience designed to increase opportunities for veterans and members of...

In an effort to support local families with the cost of their kids returning to school, the HeroZona Foundation will host their 7th Annual 'Phoenix Tools 4 School' on Saturday, July 27, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South Mountain Community College in...

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation's independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building.  Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix's YOU, FULLER...

Trident University International (Trident) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Christopher Linski to the Glenn R. Jones College of Business as Professor of Doctoral Studies in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. In this role,...

Century received back-to-back national recognitions this month for Anchor Place, a 120-apartment community that provides permanent supportive housing to low-income families and veterans who have experienced homelessness in Long Beach, Calif....

Petland and Petland Charities is pleased to announce the results of its May fundraising campaign, which raised more than $25,000 for Heartland Canines for Veterans, a 501c3 organization that provides service and therapy dogs for disabled veterans....

Plymouth Housing today announced it has raised $48.8 million of its $75 million capital campaign goal. The PROOF Campaign, an ambitious effort led by Plymouth's leadership and funded by generous supporters, will help the organization build 8...

Blue Star Mothers of America President Anne Parker announces that in accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of the Bylaws of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., the Organization will hold an Annual Convention for the purposes of electing new...

ARS/Rescue Rooter a privately-held national provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing services, was honored to participate in a nationally televised home renovation show Designing Spaces with a donation HVAC installation. In this show, ARS...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will present honours to 39 recipients during a military-themed ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Recipients will be...

A 1943 Stearman biplane once used to train aviators during World War II will have a new home and a new mission in Stevens Point, Wis. On June 19 at Stevens Point Municipal Airport, 4501 State Road 66, Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF) will...

Paralyzed Veterans of America announced today that OptumServe is the presenting sponsor of its 2019 PVA Gala. Formerly known as the Mission: ABLE Awards, the annual event honors those who improve the quality of life for veterans and people with...

Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. announced today they have been selected as a 2019 Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ). Strategic ACI was ranked in the "Top 10" of medium sized businesses....

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce as the Greater Washington Good Business of the Year in the large business category. The annual award...

For many people, the American flag is a symbol of freedom. Unfortunately, for some of our nation's veterans, protecting and fighting for that freedom has come with a price. About 11-20% of recent service era veterans suffer from PTSD, 27% of veterans...

The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (www.themedalofhonor.com) has appointed John Furner, president & CEO of Sam's Club to its Board of Directors. "John is a long-time supporter of our Foundation and is truly dedicated to the men and women of...

The desire to be of continued service is driving more than 80 U.S. military veterans from across the country to Baltimore for Operation Charm City Charge. The veterans are volunteers with The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization that...

Two army veterans, Khalil Jackson and Michelle Torres, are on new terrain with their command of legal and technical issues in the robust and rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. In May, Jackson and Torres were among the inaugural class of...

It is estimated that we lose one veteran every 65 minutes to PTSD.  In recent years, it's estimated that over 20 percent (1 in 5) veterans return from Afghanistan have been diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  This epidemic...

In support of the recent hardship faced by Virginia Beach and surrounding communities, the Military Aviation Museum is offering free tickets to all City of Virginia Beach Employees with proof of employment and a guest. These two tickets can be...

Military families face many challenges when a loved one is deployed. Project EverGreen's GreenCare for Troops was founded to ease the burden on the families of deployed military personnel by providing complimentary lawn and landscape services during...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his visit to Portsmouth, Juno Beach, and Paris, where he attended commemorative events to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau...

Pennsylvania's six veterans homes, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), will honor residents, family members and staff with week-long festivities during the annual Veterans Homes Week, June 9-15, 2019. The...

We live in a country strong and free thanks to those who fought selflessly to achieve peace. Today, the Government of Canada marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with signature ceremonies in Normandy, France, and in...

Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, completed her visits to Normandy and Nova Scotia for events commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. In France, Her Excellency...

In remembering the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, RagingBull.com Foundation today donated $10,000 to Easter Seals Veterans Count to help with its work providing resources and services to veterans, and service members and their families....

The Canadian War Museum is pleased to present a special exhibition to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Invasion! ? Canadians and the Battle of Normandy, 1944 pairs 12 powerful black-and-white photographs of key events with reproduced archival...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will attend the D-Day commemorative ceremony at Willow Park Armoury (new location) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 6, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Halifax is...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the...

The Independence Fund is in full support of the final rules for both Community Care/Access Standards and Urgent Care regulations, published by The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) yesterday. Both regulations were required by The MISSION Act,...

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) has been awarded the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their outstanding support of employees...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: "Today, on the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, we pause to honour those who fought and gave...

Iron Mountain Incorporated® , the global leader for storage and information services, today announced the start of a three-part digitization project of documents from world-renowned war correspondent Cornelius Ryan. The project, provided as a...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We have now expanded our national initiative to assist Navy Veterans with mesothelioma to all 50 US States because we want to make certain people like this receive the very best possible financial...

For thousands of service members who served in the post-9/11 generation, environmental and chemical hazard exposures have carried real and potential health risks. Service members and veterans seem to be suffering from uncommon illnesses or unusual...

Volunteers from Bright Now! Dental spent this past Sunday giving back to the Veteran community. Former soldiers were invited to the Escondido office to receive free dental care in return for their work in the armed forces. Many of these heroes are...

Carl Blake, executive director of Paralyzed Veterans of America, issues the following statement regarding the VA implementation of the Veterans Community Care Program. "Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America marks a new beginning for veterans' health...

Note: All times local   London, United Kingdom 8:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will depart for Deauville, France. Closed to media. Deauville, France 10:10 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Deauville, France. Deauville Normandie Airport 14130...

Lieutenant-General (ret'd) the Honourable Andrew Leslie, PC, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD, MP, MA; Jérôme Bresson, Ministre Conseiller of the Embassy of France; Defence Attaché Brigadier Nicholas Orr of the British High Commission; D-Day and the Battle of...

The Government of Canada is hosting three public commemorative events in Halifax from June 3-6, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Media are...

The Government of Canada is hosting a signature public commemorative event in Halifax on June 6, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and to remember those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Media are...

Note: All times local   London, United Kingdom 8:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will depart for Deauville, France. Closed to media. Deauville, France 10:10 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Deauville, France. Deauville Normandie Airport 14130...

This morning, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed more than 100 industry stakeholders and governments officials to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill. Since being signed into law by...

Lieutenant-General (ret'd) the Honourable Andrew Leslie, PC, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD, MP, MA; Jérôme Bresson, Ministre Conseiller of the Embassy of France; Defence Attaché Brigadier Nicholas Orr of the British High Commission; D-Day and the Battle of...

Go Energistics (GoE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Analiese Kennedy as Executive Director. In this role, Ms. Kennedy will serve as an integral member of the executive team, focused on project operations and procurement strategies. She...