News by subject: VET

This Memorial Day Tribute video places particular focus on The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. However, this is a video tribute to honor all U.S. military members, past and present. The goal of this video presentation is to recognize all the U.S....

Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF), a Carson City-based nonprofit that honors U.S. military veterans with free Dream Flights, is adding a restored 1943 Stearman biplane to its fleet, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local community in...

Randstad US announced today they were named to DiversityInc's 2019 Top 50 Companies list, a recognition of their commitment to ? and achievement in ? diverse and inclusive practices as it relates to talent recruitment and development, leadership...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting.   Note for media: Ministers will be available to media in the third floor foyer of West Block as of 12:00 p.m2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting.   Note for media: Ministers will be available to media in the third floor foyer of West Block as of 12:00 p.m2:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will...

Today, the Board of Directors of the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announced 2011 Tillman Scholar Dan Futrell as Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization's mission to unite and empower remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next...

The World War II Foundation will present its Leadership Award to former U.S. Senator Bob Dole in ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the French Embassy, Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2019. The award, a...

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...

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has recently released their list of the 30 Best Online Degrees for Veterans 2019. This article outlines the best educational programs and opportunities for military veterans that includes both high-quality educational...

Hire Heroes USA, the premier nonprofit providing free job search assistance to U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses, is celebrating military spouses with a new campaign benefitting the organization's career assistance programs,...

The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the top six winners of the 2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The winners were selected at the sixth annual MVS Leadership Weekend, April 11-14 in Chicago....

The public is invited to an open house at the Southwestern Veterans' Center (SWVC) at 7060 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 17. The SWVC is one of six veterans' homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and...

VetAdvisor/Three Wire Systems, LLC (Three Wire) is proud to announce that Jennifer Christman, chief and executive vice president of Behavioral Programs, has been awarded the 2019 Service to the Citizen, Champions of Change Award. She is being...

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is hosting a Career and Education Fair on Saturday May 4th at the Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus. There is no one-size-fits-all process when transitioning out of the military. The experience is different for...

Zurich North America, a leading provider of property and casualty insurance and a company dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and their families, has made a $5,000 donation to Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General...

Millions of eyes were fixated on the stage at First and Broadway. And Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) was right in the middle of it. Three warriors stood at attention during the national anthem at the 2019 NFL Draft. For a...

HYLETE announces a new offer in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Since HYLETE was founded in 2012, they have proudly supported veterans, active duty military, and first responders year-round, through the HYLETE Service League and Military...

The US Navy Mesothelioma Advocate is urging a Veteran of the US Navy with mesothelioma to avoid the Internet minefield of middlemen/broker law firms and to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for on the spot access to attorney Erik Karst and his...

Curaleaf,  a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, yesterday unveiled its new Arizona initiative with the Veterans Cannabis Project (VCP), an organization that advocates for legal and supported access of medical...

CirrusMD, a chat-first virtual care solution, today announced that it has raised $15 million in a Series B round of funding led by Drive Capital, Colorado Impact Fund and other prior investors, bringing total funding to-date to $26 million. This...

VA pensions, including the basic veterans pension, Aid & Attendance (A&A) pension, housebound pension and survivors pension, are typically needs-based. "However, last October the VA made major changes to the rules for qualification. The biggest...

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is hosting a Career and Education Fair on Saturday May 4th at the Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus. There is no one-size-fits-all process when transitioning out of the military. The experience is different for...

Easterseals is pleased to announce the election of Glenda Oakley to its National Board of Directors. Ms. Oakley currently serves as Executive Director, Regional Chief Financial Officer at Aetna Medicaid based in Illinois....

Today, Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's Adjutant General and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), spoke about loyalty in the military during the state VFW's annual Loyalty Day event at the state capitol. "Everyone...

The Christopher Leadership Award will be presented to Frank Siller on Thursday May 23rd for the invaluable aid he brings to catastrophically injured veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families as Chairman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel...

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, International Delight has committed $150,000 to support the national organization Pets for Vets. The creamer brand also launched S'mores, a new limited-edition flavor, which features the Pets for Vets pawprint...

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services, today announced it is celebrating its employees and their family members who have served or...

Army veteran Ramon Maisonet sets aside the second Saturday of each month to give back to the community by working to clean up a historic cemetery in Richmond. The service project, organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), gives warriors a purpose...

The Salute to the Troops Charity Celebration has announced former Navy fighter pilot E. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley as its keynote speaker for their 5th annual event on May 4, 2019, at 6 PM at The Inn at Harbor Shores in Saint Joseph, MI. E. Matthew...

WHAT:     Paralyzed Veterans of America will host a webinar covering the civil rights laws that provide access to housing, air travel, public accommodations, and government services for people with disabilities ? from the Architectural Barriers Act...

The Connecticut Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "The world's most advanced submarines have been designed, built and maintained in the State of Connecticut for generations. We are incredibly passionate advocates for a Navy Veteran, a shipyard worker...

To honor our veterans, Bright Now!® Dental has partnered with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to open its Escondido, CA office and provide free dental services for veterans and their dependents on June 2nd. Dental services provided include...

Laura Meza was honorably discharged from the U.S. military after being raped and involved in active warfare. Later, she was deported to Costa Rica for crimes she committed while self-medicating away her traumas. Born in...

The Houston SPCA received special honors as a Purple Heart entity by the national Military Order of the Purple Heart during a special ceremony on Saturday evening at the Houston SPCA's Campus For All Animals at 7007 Old Katy Road in Houston.   ...

Suicide prevention hotlines and websites are critical resources to help curb the rate of suicides nationally, but they may lack the resources needed to meet the increase in demand after a celebrity dies by suicide, such as with entertainer Robin...

For the first time, four of our blinded female veterans will hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail next month.  Hosted by Blinded Veterans Association's Operation Peer Support, the 2019 Survived and Fierce Ranger Appalachian Trail March will occur...

R3 Stem Cell, LLC (R3) today announced that it will be offering free regenerative stem cell therapies to qualifying veterans, first responders and teachers who suffer from chronic ailments ? such as arthritis, autoimmune syndromes, back pain, COPD,...

CNC Machines announced today that it has chosen Cristina Velez Santos of Kissimmee, Florida as the recipient of its Veteran to Machinist scholarship. This is the third of three scholarships the organization will award this year....

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery, today announced that it has partnered with TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) for the second year as part of its Lagers For Heroes program. Yuengling's partnership with TAPS promotes...

Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new collaboration to enhance opportunities for education, recreation and therapy for Veterans with mobility limitations by introducing the Xbox Adaptive Controller ?...

Texas Burn Community Connect announces the first annual full day educational and support seminar for Texas Burn Survivors.  Justina Page, Executive Director of the Amos House of Faith and Sue Dodson, Executive Director of Texas Burn Survivor Society...

ePath Learning Inc. announced today that their flagship LMS, ePath Learning ASAP, was selected by Expressworks Federal as the learning management system of choice to deliver innovative Veteran support on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veteran...

With a screaming yellow paint job, 825 horsepower, and a Richard Petty signature on the dashboard, it would've been hard to miss the 2015 Ford Mustang GT convertible auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson® event at the South Florida Fairgrounds. One bidder...

Combined Insurance provided a hot meal to more than 700 military members and their families on Thursday, April 25th 2019 as part of the USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center's No-Dough Dinner initiative. A leading provider...

Injured veterans and their families met the wildlife at the San Antonio Zoo during an after-hours tour organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "We came to the zoo so that our daughter can see the animals from a new...

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, hosted franchise owners and caregivers from across the country at its annual national conference this past weekend. The conference, held at the...

May is Military Appreciation Month, established to remind Americans of the important role U.S. Armed Forces have played in the history and development of our country.  HealthSource, America's largest network of chiropractic, massage and progressive...

Support for veterans grows in the city of Atlanta. The Atlanta Woman's Club Seeded Event Program has joined forces with Women Veterans Interactive to make a difference in the lives of female veterans by hosting the 2nd Annual Jocks and Pearls Atlanta...

Venture Construction Group (VCG) is proud to be the Live Auction Sponsor at the 2019 Luke's Wings Heroes Gala. The event will be held at 5:45 p.m. on April 27 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill. This annual black-tie event brings military heroes...

Arjo Inc. has formed a new dedicated team with a clear focus on growing our existing footprint in the government sector. By continuing our high level of service and increasing solutions for ease of business, we will maintain our pursuit of increasing...