News by subject: VET

As part of its ongoing support for severely wounded military Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, the Carrington Charitable Foundation (CCF), the nonprofit organization of The Carrington Companies, hosted a home dedication on Oct. 19,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced extended hours of operation for its Resource Center. The new hours of operation for the national toll-free telephone and email support service are Monday ? Friday, 9 am to 9 pm ET....

Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated- chain of hair salons in the country, announced today that 50,000 haircuts will be donated to former service men and women through its November Share-A-Haircut program. For every haircut purchased...

On November 12 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, more than 15,000 people came together under the banner of peace.  This diverse and multi-religious gathering came together as one unified body calling for peace and unity for America and the...

On Saturday, November 17, Homes 4 Families and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) held a public ceremony to present 24 veterans and their families with keys to their new homes. "I believe in the American Dream, and for veterans, a...

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, a federally appointed body tasked with planning the 250th anniversary of American independence, held its inaugural meeting on November 16 in historic Philadelphia, Pa. The bipartisan commemorative...

They have served us with honor, and on November 11, military veterans became the guests of honor as more than 270 people gathered for a special celebration at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community. Each year, the patriotic community invites local...

Wounded warriors and their families recently learned about healthy choices and tasted different types of fresh produce grown at a farm at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. WWP helps injured veterans and their families learn to make healthier...

American Financial Benefits Center (AFBC) is closely monitoring developments in a conflict between the Department of Education (DOE) and severely disabled veterans. DOE continues to demand repayment of student loans from more than 40,000 severely...

FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical home care, was ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises for veterans. FirstLight was evaluated based on veteran incentives, support of...

The Southeastern Veterans' Center (SEVC) in Spring City today inducted two local veterans and 35 Medal of Honor recipients into its Hall of Fame. The SEVC is one of six veterans homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans...

The Navy SEAL Foundation is pleased to announce that long-time friends, supporters of the Foundation and members of its National Leadership Council, Stephen J. and Jennifer L. Czech, recently donated a $1.0 million gift to The University of Chicago...

It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, all Ascend Hospice agencies have become...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has named Semper Capital Management, L.P. Best Corporate Steward, Small and Middle-Market Business, in the 2018 Corporate Citizenship Awards, at its annual Corporate Citizenship Awards ceremony held on November...

Warfighter Hemp, a manufacturer of CBD products infused from industrial hemp based in Boulder, Colorado, debuts a holistic and natural new product to help pets with a myriad of health-related issues. CBD derived from industrial hemp is...

The CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military...

United States Army Veteran Donna Zephrine describes her deployment to Iraq in jagged excerpts of fragmented memory and anxiety. Her mind plays a nonstop soundtrack of war: Got hit while sleeping, lots of noise, smoke, get...

Veterans Advantage, PBC, together with IMAX Corporation , proudly announces a free, private IMAX movie screening of the Universal Pictures' "First Man" in honor of Veterans Day. The Monday, November 12 private screening is available for military,...

To show gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving our country, Absolute Dental will be hosting a free dental clinic on Saturday, December 8th, from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Absolute Dental location at 1860 E....

Canada remains committed to renewing the nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Today, Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and Yvonne...

Lon Smith Roofing, the largest residential roofing contractor in the state, today installed a free roof for a Navy veteran in Mesquite, Texas. "The Roof for Vets program is Lon Smith Roofing at its best," said Lon Smith President David Cox.  "Each...

While the economy continues to churn and retailers anticipate heavy holiday spending, a recent survey of the military shows these trends aren't necessarily carrying over to our nation's military families, where 42% plan on spending less on the...

Mutual of America announced today that the Ending Veteran Homelessness program was named an Honorable Mention award recipient of its 2018 Community Partnership Award competition. For nearly 25 years, Community Rebuilders...

#GivingTuesday is an international philanthropic movement intended to channel the collective power of individuals, communities, organizations and charities together to give back to those in need.  This global day of giving event takes place on the...

PrimePay, LLC, a nationwide payroll and HR provider, has teamed up with veteran business owners across the country to support our nation's military veterans. Launched on Nov. 12, PrimePay combined generous donations from eight veteran-owned...

The country's largest federal employee union filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block recent union-busting actions by the administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The American Federation of...

MDxHealth, PsychArmor Institute, and Elizabeth Dole Foundation have partnered to launch an online education campaign designed to improve awareness and appropriate utilization of innovative precision medicine technologies among Veterans, their...

LoanSnap, the smart loan technology that uses AI to analyze a person's entire financial picture to provide smarter loan options, today announced the launch of VA Smart Loans, a new LoanSnap service designed to provide personalized mortgage options to...

PenFed Foundation received a $300,000 donation from DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust to support its Military Heroes Fund Emergency Financial Assistance program. The Military Heroes Fund has provided financial counseling and...

Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan today welcomed the appointment of Mr. L. Craig Dalton as the new Ombudsperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and thanked Mr. Guy Parent for his service to the Veteran community as Ombudsperson since...

The national commanders of the nation's two largest veterans organizations are demanding that Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie bring immediate attention to his nursing home program that currently has 70 percent of its 132 homes...

Entrepreneur recently released its list of the Top Franchises for Veterans, recognizing the top 150 companies with the greatest veteran support structure across North America. Among those honored was international mobile fitness concept, GYMGUYZ,...

The public is invited to an open house at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' & Sailors' Home (PSSH) at 560 East Third St., Erie on Friday, Nov. 16 from 2-6 p.m. The PSSH is one of six veterans homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and...

In honor of Veterans Day, Dogtopia, the nation's fastest-growing dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, challenged each Dogtopia daycare center to make a difference in the lives of veterans through the Dogtopia Foundation, a company-wide initiative...

LHPU, the training division of LHP Engineering Solutions (LHP), and Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution, are proud to announce a partnership with the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA). This...

In a continuing effort to support veterans of the United States military, American Advisors Group (AAG), a leading provider of home equity solutions for retirement, announced today that it is adding government backed Veterans Affairs (VA) loans to...

OpticsPlanet.com the leading online destination for technical and high-performance gear, announced the beginning of the company's third annual 'Operation Gift' campaign, an online cause-based project that helps support families of fallen and disabled...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are pleading with US Navy Veterans with mesothelioma, who were exposed to asbestos on a nuclear submarine or nuclear-powered navy warship, to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 and ensure they receive the...

Dominion Energy is building on its partnership with the Department of Veterans Services to launch a new "100 Homes for 100 Veterans" EnergyShare initiative. At least 100 pre-selected veterans will receive free energy efficiency upgrades and learn how...

ClearForce, Inc., the leading provider of workforce assurance and continual risk monitoring solutions, hosted over forty risk management executives representing industry leaders in financial services and insurance for a roundtable discussion led by...

Trident University International's (Trident) Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will hold its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018. This is a no-cost event for all attendees. This event runs from 11am to 2pm...

American Corporate Partners (ACP), founded in 2008, is a national nonprofit organization offering career counseling, mentoring and networking opportunities to post 9/11 transitioning service members. ACP's program has a proven track record, having...

Combat wounded veteran, US Marine Corps Corporal (Cpl.) Nate Rogers and his family have a new place to call home thanks to Operation: Coming Home. By joining forces, the Operation: Coming Home team and Mattamy Homes, made Cpl. Rogers and his family...

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness and Caregivers Month, which serves as an optimal time to let people know that the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers care for residents with memory loss at each of its six...

The new book, "Beat PTSD - How A Combat Soldier Conquered Chronic PTSD To Live A Life That Truly Matters and How You Can Too", written by veteran author, Kevin Lloyd-Thomas, is the world's first and only "How to/Self-help book", specifically written...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to a shipyard worker or Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma and inviting them, or their family, to call them anytime at 800-714-0303. The group wants to provide peace of mind for...

Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. (Strategic ACI) announced today it was awarded a competitive prime contract by the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support and Expertise for...

This month the associates, residents and community partners of Watercrest Senior Living Group respectfully honor all military veterans and their spouses who served in the United States Armed Forces.  In each of the senior living communities owned and...

The new book, "Beat PTSD - How A Combat Soldier Conquered Chronic PTSD To Live A Life That Truly Matters and How You Can Too", written by veteran author, Kevin Lloyd-Thomas, is the world's first and only "How to/Self-help book", specifically written...

Citizen diplomats from both the United States and Russia are preparing an around the world "friendship flight" via the Alaska-Siberia air route (ALSIB) to honor the brave men and women of the United States, Canada, Russia and our other Allied nations...