News by subject: VET

York County Federal Credit Union recently donated over 50 pounds of pantry items and $2,000 worth of blankets, hats, gloves, socks, and gift cards to the Sanford Vet Center following their annual Help for our Heroes promotion. The promotion ran...

Wounded warriors and their families crafted healthy dishes during a cooking class organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at a grocery store. "I liked that everyone had a chance to get involved and learn something,"...

The Cognizant U.S. Foundation, in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project's (WWP) Warriors to Work Program, and technology trade association CompTIA and its Creating IT Futures Foundation, today announced a new program to help American military...

On Friday, November 30th Camp Southern Ground, the non-profit passion project of multiplatinum GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zac Brown, held its third annual Evening To Remember benefit to support the continued growth of the campus and programming. The...

As part of the Share A Legend storytelling project for Dragon's Milktm Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout, New Holland Brewing Company issued a nationwide call for the best tales told over the top-selling craft brew. Hundreds of legendary stories poured in...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) released the results of its ninth Annual Warrior Survey during a panel discussion hosted by The Brookings Institution. Every year, to learn more about warriors' physical, social, economic, and mental health needs, WWP...

April Parker is pleased to announce the official launch of the Perfect Flats, now available on AprilParker.com. Designed as a stylish inspirational life-style shoe brand, April Parker provides comfort, versatility and style by creating everyday...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development public meeting scheduled for Dec. 5 has been cancelled. President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed Wednesday as a...

Chick-fil-A is now an official associate partner of the 119th Army- Navy Game presented by USAA. One of the most storied and iconic rivalries in all of sports will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field with the...

Throughout 2018, a Florida-based used CNC machine dealer has been putting its money where its mouth is to support the longevity of the American manufacturing industry ? this time with introduction of Veteran to Machinist ? a scholarship program...

Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following statement today in response to the passing of former United States President George H.W. Bush. He led an honorable and distinguished life, from serving in World War II as one of the youngest naval...

Defenders-Gateway announced today the release of its mobile app, now available on both Apple and Android platforms. The app serves to accomplish the mission of Defenders-Gateway: to honor our nation's military, first responders and families of the...

Eric Frieman, co-founder of Veteran & First Responder (VFR) Healthcare and Co-CEO of Strive Health, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare list for 2019. Frieman cofounded VFR Healthcare in 2016 to provide intensive outpatient addiction...

Through its Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program, the PenFed Foundation is investing in a speakers bureau to be co-owned by U.S. Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Cedric King, a paraplegic wounded warrior who has transformed himself into a marathon...

As it has for more than a decade, DHL Express is delivering hundreds of fresh-cut Christmas trees, thousands of handwritten letters, plus menorahs, decorations and gifts to U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The massive holiday haul will...

SmartTruck, the industry leading developer of aerodynamic solutions, is partnering with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) this holiday season to deliver supplies and raise funds to support military veterans. Based here, SmartTruck kicked off their...

To honor all those who have served our country, WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of the nonprofit online Western Governors University, is offering up to $75,000 in scholarships for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military family...

Today, 3D Systems , the originator of 3D printing, announced that Rapid Application Group (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma), a disabled veteran-owned additive manufacturing firm, has doubled its production capacity and throughput with 3D Systems' Figure 4tm...

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) Foundation supports the Department of Veterans Affairs statement to fully refund veterans affected by the implementation of the Forever G.I. Bill Law. "Veterans have earned their G.I. Bill benefits,...

The PenFed Foundation honored its first Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) recipient, Abe Kamarck, a former U.S. Naval Aviator and Founder/CEO of True Made Foods, at a healthy tailgate event. The investment will help Kamarck fund a new...

BoomerJack's Grill & Bar, a locally owned chain of 13 grill and sports bar restaurants, continues its annual tradition of offering free food to first responders on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve this year, in addition to its everyday 50 percent...

Veterans met with Hawaiian Airlines to learn about commercial airline job opportunities available to them through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career counseling services. The event, organized through WWP's Warriors to...

The Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), an affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, has been awarded a $375,000 federal grant to address mental healthcare issues in the veterans, armed forces and military family...

Maxim Inc. announced today that after intense competition among more than 30,000 entrants, actress, writer, and producer Janel Tanna (IG: @janeltanna) has prevailed as the winner. Janel has won the opportunity to appear on the next Maxim Magazine...

The Board of Directors of Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco) joined team members across the country for the Aimco Cares 21-Day Salute to Veterans - a national, company-wide campaign to honor the men and women who have served our...

American Mint, LLC President Kevin Sacher proudly announced the release of a brand new gold-layered coin to honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I?which occurred on November 11, 1918?and recognize the tremendous contribution of our...

Veteran-owned businesses now have easier access to tools that can help them to better compete in the marketplace. Launched on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 27), Ximble ? a top-rated online employee scheduling and tracking system ? now offers veteran business...

This month, U.S. Money Reserve hosted a special dinner in honor of a cherished partnership with the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation (USNMF). Guest of honor and president & CEO of USNMF, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Frank Thorp, was welcomed in...

GenomOncology LLC, a leading provider of end-to-end precision medicine solutions in oncology, has developed a solution to integrate IHC, FISH, NGS and Karyotyping in order to provide therapy and clinical trial recommendations.  This innovative work...

McClatchy announced today "The War Within," an ambitious documentary series from McClatchy Studios, will begin streaming on Facebook Watch beginning November 28.  The series examines the hidden effects of war and challenges of post-military life for...

Braden Wright and his teammates wanted to take action to help wounded warriors. The senior at Cerro Gordo High School in central Illinois plays football for the Cerro Gordo-Bement High School football team, a combined team from two small communities...

As #GivingTuesday kicks off, Family Federation for World Peace and Unification is proud to share its co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon has donated over $50,000 to four worthy local organizations that serve our nation's veterans and their families. We...

After The Impact Fund (ATIF) facilitates custom treatment plans for Military Veterans and Retired Professional Athletes for injuries both seen and unseen. Through this partnership, ATIF has added a premier partner for mental and behavioral health, as...

National Nail has partnered with the GAF Roofing Academy's "Hire A Hero" program to provide technical instruction to U.S. military veterans looking to become professional roofers. Launched nearly two years ago, the initiative has graduated more than...

The Florida Panthers honored retired Navy fighter pilot, Lieutenant E. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley during the Panthers' 7 PM home game versus the New Jersey Devils Monday, November 26th as part of their "Heroes Among Us" program. The Panthers kicked off...

Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. (Strategic ACI) is proud to announce that we have been reverified by the Department of Veteran Affairs Center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE) as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This will allow...

Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has announced additions to its national fundraising campaign, "Leading A Warriors Charge," launched in June in partnership with...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a continuation of its strategic partnership with Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), to support their efforts to help caregivers of wounded veterans. WWP is proud to stand with EDF...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the Foreign Policy program at The Brookings Institution will host a panel discussion about the most pressing issues facing America's wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Every year, to learn more...

DESCO Medical Service, also known as Diagnostic Equipment Service Corporation, today announced that they have acquired American Medical Technologies Group (AMETG), an infection control equipment sales and service organization, located in Chagrin...

In continuance of its partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will participate in their 3rd annual national Caregiver Convening in Washington DC on November 26th. This national conference, sponsored in...

Bernard Butler, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Commemoration with Veterans Affairs Canada, will join Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Randy Ambrosie, Jackie Gaudaur, daughter of the late Jake Gaudaur, members of the CFL...

Joshua Harris, founder of Agency Growth Secrets, recently reviewed the importance of thanking enlisted military members and veterans during the Thanksgiving holiday and every day after. He explained that each year we gather with our families to give...

When they were pilots and support staff, they soared to new heights, openly defying the odds of gravity. Now as members of the Blue Angels Foundation, these men and women are helping veterans defy the odds to overcome the invisible wounds of war....

MBDI founder and CEO David Cayemitte announced today that Lisa Tepper, seasoned insurance executive and tireless advocate for women and diversity, has joined MBDI's board of directors. An accomplished leader with over 30 years insurance industry...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is now urging the family of a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for very honest advice on how not to lose out on their compensation. The group says, "Buying into Internet...

We are advised by American Financial Benefits Center that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, American Financial Benefits Center: More Than 40,000 Disabled Veterans Remain Unforgiven, According to DOE, issued 19-Nov-2018...

The Boeing Company has announced a $3 million, multi-year investment to help support Homes For Our Troops in its mission to build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans to enable them to rebuild...

Wahl Clipper Corporation is running a year-long campaign to support the growing needs of wounded veterans across America through giving back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Through May 1, 2019, the grooming product company will donate $1 to WWP...

With some of the year's busiest travel days coming up, and new government research finding that one out of seven Americans has a mobility disability, Paralyzed Veterans of America is trying to help things go smoothly. The organization encourages air...