News by subject: VET

AIIR is proud to announce a new leadership development initiative in partnership with Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a national organization dedicated to enriching the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through...

Sidney J. Swanson III, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as 2018 Urologist of The Year in the field of Medicine in recognition of his role as Chief of Transplantation Surgery and Urologist with Christiana Health Care System.     Devoted...

Regal announces an exclusive opportunity for active duty and veteran U.S. military to see Sony Pictures' A Dog's Way Home for free at their local theatres now through Sunday, Jan. 13. In collaboration with Sony Pictures, Regal will offer these free...

RallyPoint, the military's largest online network with 1.6 million members, announced a new partnership with Recon Realty that will help veterans learn whether becoming a rehabber, builder, or income property owner is a smart move for them,...

After three vacationers went missing in Arizona, Trident University International (Trident) professor Dr. David Alegre was called upon to take part in a ground search and rescue assistance operation. On November 17th, three people drove into the...

The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a petition for leave to appeal of a $15.2 million jury verdict awarded to an Iraq War Vet who was seriously injured by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center. The decision was announced more than three...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We don't want one US Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma to torpedo their chances of getting the best possible financial compensation settlement because they hired a less-than-qualified law firm...

Each year, millions of Americans - a third of whom are children - come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of individuals and communities...

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, in partnership with Major League Baseball, awarded the final round of grants from the Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) initiative totaling nearly $1.8 million dollars. WBV supports the behavioral health needs of...

To express gratitude to those who have served our country, MobileHelp® announced a new year-long campaign to give back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Between Jan. 6, 2019 and Jan. 5, 2020, MobileHelp will donate $50...

Invictus Foundationtm, a national nonprofit organization providing individual and family behavioral health counseling services with licensed behavioral health practitioners across the U.S to uniformed service members, veterans and their families,...

Ethan Wilson (NMLS # 156741), Michael Joy (NMLS # 156741), Michael Mesa (NMLS #1464064), Chelsea Stanton (NMLS #1454568) and Scott Jacobs (NMLS # 232479), of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation have teamed up to make powerhouse team VA The...

Steve Cannon, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank Group (AMB Group)- the parent company of the Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) for-profit businesses - will serve as the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) Benefit Gala...

American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad called upon Congress and the White House to immediately find a way to fund the Coast Guard's payroll and assure every member that they will be paid on time. "Senator John Thune has introduced the...

Timicoin/TimiHealth (www.timicoin.io), the first operating blockchain designed to empower every individual through easy to use tools within TimiHealth that allow you to own, control and monetize your personal healthcare information. Today TimiHealth...

Major Seneta Burns, is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Military Services in recognition of her role Logistician and Officer of the United States Army. With eighteen years of experience in the army...

Technical Services Corporation (TSC), a renowned provider of planning, execution and management support to mission-critical federal programs, today announced that it has acquired Accelerated Development & Support Corporation (ADS), a Virginia-based...

Welcoming a new baby to the family is exciting, but it can be tough if finances are tight and your service member is deployed. Operation Homefront's Star-Spangled Babies baby shower program is in place to make it easier for service members and their...

EM Key Solutions, Inc (EMKS) is proud to announce its selection as a Prime Contractor to the Department of the Navy for its Seaport Next Generation (Seaport-NxG) multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a potential...

The New Year is a time for resolutions and fresh starts. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants veterans to also review their benefits with a professional to ensure they are receiving the benefits they have earned...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Center says, "As we would like to discuss anytime at 800-714-0303 our number one passion is making certain a US Navy Veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma has on the spot access to some of the nation's...

Sentinel Resource Group (SRG) recently concluded its engagement developing threat management and crisis intervention pilot programs with the Veterans Affairs Police Department at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, California. These...

Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans today announced that former United States Army Sgt. Amy Jo McDonald of Pella, Iowa, has won the Veterans United Home Loans and realtor.com®  New Home for the Holidays $200K Veteran Homebuyer Giveaway. "Sgt....

After 22 years in the Marine Corps, not much intimidates David Field. David, who uses a wheelchair, recently participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) adaptive sports clinic where he tried basketball, tennis, boccia ball, and powerlifting....

Since its inception, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has evolved to meet the needs of wounded veterans around the nation. Following a very busy 2018, WWP shifts its focus to 2019 ready to meet the needs of today's generation of wounded veterans....

U.S.A.F. Veteran Brandon Brooks found a creative new way for his family of seven to battle the real estate market forces and get into their dream home in Mentone, CA.  The hard data demonstrates that despite Veterans wanting to buy homes, the market...

Live Music Tutor Inc. (LMT), a public benefit corporation, and The Orlando Veterans Affairs Community Living Center (Orlando CLC) partnered to provide relief and hope for veterans. The organizations piloted a virtual music lesson program to see how...

R3 Stem Cell successfully completed regenerative procedures on seven military veterans recently as part of the R3 Heroes Program. The stem cell therapies were performed at no cost to any of the Veterans, who were all nominated by friends and family...

Wounded warriors and their families spent time connecting with each other and helping their community at a local nonprofit during an activity organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The group came together at Hope Farms, a place where community...

Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain (HPC), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Waldorf, MD, has announced the completion of multiple contracts, nationwide. These contract completions come just after HPC's annual...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today returned from a Christmas visit to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) base in Mali. The Prime Minister's visit was an opportunity to meet with our Canadians in uniform deployed on this United Nations peace...

Today, Warfighter Hemp proposed the VA Medicinal Hemp Research Act of 2018, to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to advance scientific and medical research into the safety and efficacy of medicinal hemp usage by veterans with...

Union Gospel Mission (UGM) Dallas joined over 3,000 volunteers during Operation Care's 15th Annual Christmas Gift event. The event provided over 10,000 homeless individuals, veterans and impoverished families with coats, shoes, blankets, toys, meals,...

Chicago-area businesses, fire departments, and the Cook County Sheriff's Office joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day of festive camaraderie at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo donated tickets for the warriors, and volunteers helped organize the...

WHAT: USO Holiday Tour led by 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford          WHO: USO CEO and President Dr. J.D. Crouch IIChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joe Dunford  DJ DJ J. DayzThree-Time CrossFit Champion...

Navy veteran Jamie Fox recently issued an urgent plea for signees to a new petition she created to force the VA to initiate and complete a formal investigation based on a series of events that took place at Fox's home in 2018. Within the petition...

Vectrus, Inc.  announced today that it has been recognized as a 2019 Military Friendly® Employer. The list of Military Friendly® Employers distinguishes elite companies that promote strong job opportunities, hiring practices and retention programs...

To help the over 13 million+ American military, veterans and first responders struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, Warriors Heart residential treatment program announces eight reminders for how to stay sober over the holidays. With an average...

Spark of Hope, a Joint Commission Accredited behavioral health treatment center located in Margate, Florida, wants veterans and first responders to know they are not alone during the holidays. The Center, which recently launched its Veterans and...

Southern Company is the highest-rated energy company and No. 7 overall in G.I. Jobs Magazine's annual ranking of the top military friendly employers. The 2019 list ranks the company as the nation's best energy company for veterans, guardsmen and...

Hire Heroes USA, the preeminent nonprofit organization providing employment services to transitioning military members, veterans and military spouses across the United States and around the world, today announced that its founder, John Bardis, has...

Just days after the passage of the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill, the Trump administration has found another way to pursue strict work requirements: by proposing a rule through the USDA that will crack down on existing work requirement waivers....

This week the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the winners of the 2018 "Boots to Business Instructor of the Year" awards.  The awardees were recognized for their excellence in teaching the Boots to Business course, the...

Last night, Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Humane Society of the United States kicked off their collaboration at an advance screening of A Dog's Way Home for veterans and their families in the DC area.  The...

Hankook Tire America Corp. continued its successful partnership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in 2018 by expanding its support of the DAV Mobile Service Office (MSO) program and helping even more veterans in communities across the country....

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of...

Nexen Tire America, Inc., a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV / light truck and winter tire technology, has announced Retired Marine Cpl. Steven Diaz is the recipient for the American Muscle for American Heroes Nexen Tire Dodge...

AMVETS, the nation's most inclusive, congressionally chartered veteran's association and Success Training Institute (Simply Success), the world's leading online soft skills training company, are joining forces in an effort to equip veterans with the...

PHOENIX, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ The HeroZona Foundation has partnered with the American Legion and the Phoenix Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to participate in the 5th Annual Shop with a Kappa event on Saturday, December 22,...

With the unemployment rate at 3.7%, and with more jobs available than workers to fill them, employers are finding it difficult to find quality hires for their open positions. Employees are being asked to take on increased workloads as hiring managers...