News by subject: VET

Celebrities are coming together to support wounded veterans at the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® May 16 at Gotham Hall. Mario Lopez, host of the entertainment news magazine show Extra, is hosting the event....

FHE Health has contracted with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, a partner of the Department of Veterans Affairs serving America's veterans and military community in administering high-quality healthcare. The new partnership between the Florida-based...

Two military veteran students from UEI College in Stockton shared their stories at the Joint Oversight Hearing for Protecting the GI Bill for California Veterans, which took place on May 7, 2019 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.  Larry Goerzen and...

Pat Boone, singer, actor, producer, motivational speaker and recognized for his family values, will be attending the Memorial Day Celebration being hosted at Pierce Brothers "Valhalla" Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood....

The Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center is offering to assist a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma anywhere in Illinois who was exposed to asbestos on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, a fast-attack submarine, a Poseidon-class, or Ohio-class...

Service One Transportation, a leading Wisconsin trucking and logistics company, has been invited to participate in the Helicopter, Military and Memorial Vehicle Expo in Neillsville on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The company will be sending one of its...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer to not put off starting the financial compensation process. We are urging a person like this or their...

On what ended up being a beautiful Saturday, over 360 volunteers looked past the warnings of rain and thunderstorms to build homes for veterans. This event, the annual Women's Empowerment (WE) Build, is Homes 4 Families' largest volunteering event,...

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminded veterans and their dependents that they should never pay for assistance to apply for veterans' benefits. Federal and state laws make provisions for accredited veteran...

WOOD® Magazine will again host a charity build for attendees as part of the seventh annual Weekend with WOODtm, a sold-out three-day event attracting woodworkers of all skill levels from across the U.S. and Canada to Meredith headquarters....

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Robert Maxwell, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Bend, Oregon, at the age of 98. He was born in Boise, Idaho, on October 26, 1920. He enlisted in 1942. He was...

Today, Nav, a free site and app for small business owners to access their business credit scores and get matched to financing options, announced Jaron and Maggie Clayton, the founders and owners of Running Dogs Brewery, as the grand prize winners of...

The Earle I. Mack Foundation is pleased to announced that it will be the lead sponsor for the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes, held during the 2019 Preakness Weekend at Pimlico Race Cource. Taking place on May 18, the Sir Barton Stakes will benefit the...

An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in events in Normandy, France from June 3-8, 2019, to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The delegation will include D-Day and Normandy Campaign Veterans,...

The California Mesothelioma Victims Center is now offering to assist a Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma in California with the goal being-they receive the best possible financial compensation results. The group is urging a Navy Veteran with...

Leidos , a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was named to the 2019 Military Times' Best for Vets Employer List. This marks the company's sixth consecutive year making this list, honoring its continuous dedication to hiring and supporting...

Westgate Resorts, Gary Sinise and Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted thousands of military families in Orlando on Saturday, May 11. For its eighth year running, Westgate Resorts honored military families, veterans and Gold Star families from across the nation...

Portability, austere conditions and bandwidth limitations are amongst the many hurdles in bringing advanced technology to the tactical edge while still leaving our forward troops with limited information at best. To solve these complex issues, Zapata...

Military spouse employment is a rapidly-growing concern impacting both the quality of life and readiness of today's active-duty military members. Recently-released results from a military lifestyle survey conducted by the non-profit Blue Star...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, City of Toronto, Veterans and honoured guests will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of...

Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, will display its new Golden Hourtm One at the 2019 SOMSA conference from May 8 ? 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina in booth #602P. The new product is a smaller-scale, nimble,...

Colorado active duty and retired military service members with Tricare insurance can now receive fertility care from a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (RE&I) in Colorado. Typically, these soldiers would only have access to an...

This week, United Airlines was honored by DiversityInc with their "DiversityInc Top 50" designation, lauding the airline's leadership in promoting diversity through a diversity-focused talent pipeline and talent development, leadership accountability...

MILLIE recently contributed to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Military Relocation Professional certification course. MILLIE will be providing a webinar and an article to the certification course. The course will contain material that...

June 6th, 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day when 14,000 Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach on France's northern coast. Part of the largest seaborne invasion in history that included 142,000 British and American allies, D-Day marked the...

Military Times recognized Combined Insurance as a 'Best for Vets' employer for the third consecutive year?a ranking earned through focused efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families.  ...

Goodwill Industries International (GII) Veterans and Military Families Program Manager Pamela Johnson, MBA, has been appointed by Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta to serve on the Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer...

Armed Services YMCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Paynter, Vice President, Strategic Communications for Northrop Grumman Corporation, to its national board of directors. "The ASYMCA is very fortunate to have Tim join our board,"...

For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Company has been named among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc. The company also ranked ninth on the list for Top Companies for Veterans. Both recognitions were announced at DiversityInc's...

Union Institute & University is proud to salute law enforcement professionals and all first responders nationwide during National Police Week, May 12 ? 18, 2019. Union, is honored to celebrate with the law enforcement...

The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog is pleased to announce that the official bronze statue of Sgt. Stubby, a distinguished World War I war dog will be housed permanently at the AKC Museum of the Dog. The sculpture will be unveiled on May 23,...

WHAT Nonprofit Tuesday's Children arranges for members of Congress to take children who lost a parent in the military or to terrorism to work for annual Take Our Children To Work Day WHO Scheduled to participate: Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX) Rep. Bob...

Pennsylvanians who want to host a community function can consider one of 62 Pennsylvania National Guard armories, readiness centers throughout the state, or the Keystone Conference Center located in Annville. Maintained by the Pennsylvania Department...

FCA US has earned one of DiversityInc's top recognitions 11 times since the benchmarks were established in 2001 Third consecutive year the Company earned a top spot in the specialty category "Top Companies for Veterans" established in 2017...

Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) is pleased to announce that it has been named to Military Times' "Best for Vets 2019," after participating in a rigorous, 91-question survey. A valuable resource for veterans ? and a distinct honor for employers...

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum continues its support of our nation's servicemen and women, past and present, by partnering with the United Service Organizations (USO). This year, Sailor Jerry and Anchor Media are donating $100,000 to the USO to support...

As the commemoration of the Centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial...

In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is once again collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Ace Hardware is pledging to give out 1 million American...

Veterans Affairs Canada will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with a departure ceremony as part of the commemorative journey across Canada to Halifax. This spring, trains carrying combat boots? symbolic of the many...

Chief Executive magazine and Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point today announced the second-annual Patriots in Business Award, honoring the Best American Companies with Veteran & Military Initiatives. This award recognizes outstanding...

Armed Services YMCA is excited to announce the winners of its annual Art & Essay Contest for military children. Co-sponsored by GEICO Military, the contest is open to children of active duty or retired members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force,...

V3Gate has been named to second annual Vet50 list?a compilation of the nation's fastest growing veteran-owned businesses. The ranking, created in partnership with Inc. Magazine and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse...

Hormel Foods Corporation today announced it has been recognized on the 2019 Best for Vets Employers ranking by Military Times. This is the seventh consecutive year the company has made the list, which evaluates many factors that make a company or...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by the Military Times as a "Best for Vets" employer of 2019. The annual rankings, which are editorially independent, graded nearly 200 companies on...

Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley (GIMV) and Platoon 22 announced they have launched a capital campaign to underwrite the construction of a new, regional veterans' services center in Frederick. The announcement of the $2M raise was made by...

The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® is returning to Gotham Hall May 16. The event showcases warriors' transition to civilian life and recognizes supporters that honor and empower wounded veterans. Extra host Mario...

DHI Group, Inc. will partner and participate in Carry the Load, a non-profit dedicated to providing meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the service of our nation's military, veterans, first responders, and their families, by hosting a rally at...

The Louisville Men's Clinic Is Proud to Announce Our Partnership with the Louisville Ice Warriors! News Provided By: The Louisville Men's Clinic May 7, 2019, 3:00 pm EST The Louisville Men's Clinic prides ourselves on doing what we can to help...

The Chicago Lighthouse will celebrate the renovation and expansion of its state-of-the-art, fully accessible UI Health Customer Care Center with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning, May 8.  For more information on The Chicago...

PBS's multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 30th anniversary broadcast hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 30th annual broadcast...