News by subject: VET

Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain (HPC), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Waldorf, MD, has recently been awarded twelve U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) contracts, totaling a cumulative $4.5 million, to begin...

Maurice D. Wilson, MCPO, USN (Ret), President/Executive Director, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc., will keynote the annual Ashford University Teaching and Learning (TLC) Conference November 13 with "The Socio-Technical Approach to...

In honor of those who serve in the U.S. Military, Coffee Beanery would like to invite our country's veterans and active duty military this Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th and Monday, November 12th to enjoy a free cup of coffee....

Las Vegas based CBD oil company SOL*CBD is offering 40% off their products to all veterans in honor of Veterans Day November 11, 2018. This type of offer is not new to SOL*CBD, as the company has shown support for veterans through discounts in the...

The United States Navy Memorial will host a Wreath Laying Ceremony, panel discussion, and book signing on Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day: November 12th, 2018 from 11:00am ? 2:00pm U.S. Navy Memorial 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW...

Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations to U.S. military personnel beginning Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. EST at www.WestgateSalutes.com. Since initiating the giveaway eight years ago, Westgate has provided more than 25,000 free nights to eligible...

The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF) announces a number of events, memorials, new exhibits, and commemorations to honor America's veterans in November 2018.  AZCAF is the only museum in the Phoenix area that focuses on combat aviation...

The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) is proud to announce that Jessica Morel will lead its philanthropic program, the Stop, Drop and Push (SDP) Campaign, which deals directly with the unique reintegration issues faced by our...

Country star Craig Campbell will sing the national anthem at Carry Forwardtm, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Nov. 10. Carry Forward is a 5K fitness challenge and fundraiser designed to help wounded warriors. The event, organized by Wounded Warrior...

In honor of Veterans Day, Jacksons Car Wash will provide free full-service car washes to all active and retired military members. "It's a small gesture of gratitude for the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to...

Avocado Green Mattress, makers of natural and eco-luxury sleep products, offers exclusive savings for those who serve our country in honor of Veterans Day. Verified military can save $225 on any mattress ? made with natural and organic materials ?...

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's), the national casual dining concept that offers guests both a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar under one roof, announced today the launch of its Dine to Donate campaign. In honor of Veterans...

PuroClean, a leading restoration and remediation franchise, today announced the winner of its first-ever PuroVet free franchise giveaway.  Washington, D.C. resident Grant Springer, a 26-year veteran of the United States Army, was surprised with his...

Home Instead Senior Care is among the top franchise brands for veterans, according to a recent survey. Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, was recently named to the 2018 Top Franchises for Veterans list by Franchise...

4VETS4LIFE announces the inclusion of Colonel Donald Bray as the newest member of the 4LiPHE Board of Advisors. Colonel Bray is recently retired after 35 years of service from the Department of the Army, where he was the acting director of...

Freedom Learning Group, LLC (FLG) announced the hiring of its 100th Military Spouse, celebrating an important milestone as part of its mission to provide career opportunities for Military Spouses, Veterans and their families.  FLG provides digital...

Northshore Garden of Memories Cemetery has announced today that they will be holding an official ceremony on Friday, November 9, 2018 honoring WWII pilot Janice Christensen also known as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot or WASP. The ceremony will be...

Pioneer Services, a Division of MidCountry Bank, has provided financial services to military families for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, the company has been recognized nationally for its commitment to Corporate Social...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging US Navy Veterans with recently diagnosed mesothelioma, or their family members, to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 to ensure they have on-the-spot access to the nation's leading mesothelioma...

PROSE, the healthy and enriching hand and foot care brand, announced today the launch of PROSE for Heroes, a comprehensive program offering active, reserved, retired members of the military, first responders of police departments, fire departments...

Homefront Girl® is proud to announce a new line of Apparel with Flying Colorstm  made in the USA collection for military wives, moms and supporters of our military. A collaboration of two women entrepreneurs who started their companies with a vision...

Great Clips, Inc., the world's largest salon brand, once again celebrates Remembrance Day by thanking those who have served in our military with a free haircut for veterans and active duty military at any Great Clips salon across Canada. As part...

On Tuesday, November 6, the annual ceremony honouring Canadian Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice will take place at Manulife's global headquarters in Toronto. As a gesture of gratitude and remembrance,...

The Virginia State Approving Agency October 23, 2018 approved Security University's (SU) 2 Registered Qualified/ Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programs Level I & II (Q/Cybersecurity RAP) to the Virginia GI Bill approved list. Just in time for the 2018...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent announced today the 2018 Veterans Ombudsman Commendation recipients: Lifetime Contribution: Tim Black Individual Contribution: Leah Cuffe and John Lenwood Roach National Organization: Prince's Operation...

This Veterans' Week, November 5 to 11, the Government of Canada encourages the public to take in key commemorative events in the Ottawa area to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada's Hundred Days and the Armistice, and remember those who served and...

Firing on the First World War's Western Front ended on Nov. 11, 1918. This year marks 100 years since the stillness fell across the battlefields of Europe on the "the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month." To commemorate the end of World War...

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its Veterans Day Celebrity campaign lineup. Kenny Chesney, Ben Stiller, and Jake Tapper are among the...

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Since 1919, we have taken the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember those who have served their country, in times of conflict and in peace....

In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line, the line that carries that most active and retired service members, is offering special savings and bonuses in November to members of the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces.   The promotion, which provides...

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, has kicked off its 10th Anniversary of the Holiday Meals for Military (HMFM) program. The program provides lower- and mid-grade...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to France from November 10 to 12, 2018, to attend commemoration events for the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice and the first-ever Paris Peace Forum. On...

The Miami Dolphins hosted local Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) warriors at Hard Rock Stadium for a fitness and nutrition activity that marked the veterans charity's 15 years of service. The event was one of 20 others conducted across the country...

WHAT:    Join the USO for candid discussions on the hurdles and opportunities experienced by many military spouses and learn the insights revealed in the USO's first-of-its-kind, spouse-focused qualitative research report. The half-day summit will...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released today information on an accounting indexation error by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). VAC estimates that this error could total around $165 million for the period of 2003 and 2010. The error has...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence issued the following statement today on Veteran Affairs Canada's response to an error in the calculation of disability pension adjustment rates: "I...

Reliant Funding, a leading small business finance provider, is committed to supporting our U.S. veterans who have sacrificed and served in the military. As these men and women make the transition back into civilian life, many make a choice to become...

In support of its steadfast commitment to the U.S. military and first responders, and in concert with the annual celebration of Veterans Day, Yesway, the fast growing and innovative convenience store chain with locations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,...

Veterans Affairs Canada invites you to a new commemorative exhibit?The Edge of Peace. Starting November 4, this multimedia presentation will run throughout Veterans' Week from dusk until 10:30 p.m., at Confederation Park in Ottawa.  The exhibit...

In advance of Veterans Day, Monster and Military.com convened a panel of veteran employment experts to identify the top 10 employers demonstrating extraordinary success in veteran hiring and retention. Additionally, Monster conducted its exclusive...

To celebrate the contributions of our military around the country, Chipotle Mexican Grill  is offering a special buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offer from open to close on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2018. The BOGO...

Media are invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new, interactive, commemorative exhibit?The Edge of Peace. On November 5, 2018, Lucion Média, the Canadian company that created this modern presentation, will provide media a guided tour through...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, His Worship Jim Watson, the Mayor of Ottawa, and Glenn Ogden, Acting Director at the Canadian War Museum, will host the annual Candlelight Tribute...

Moores Clothing for Men, Canada's largest purveyor of custom tailored clothing, announces an expansion to their robust custom clothing business with the introduction of AWEARNESS Kenneth Cole custom. This collaboration with Kenneth Cole marks the...

An official selection for this year's Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown, the powerful documentary, The Wall's Embrace, emotionally explores the psychological impact of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and its enduring power to heal. An...

Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Borough Mayor Sue Montgomery will take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 4, 2018. She will be joined by dignitaries, including the Honourable Marc Garneau, MP for...

Christmas Decor has launched its sixteenth consecutive Decorated Family Program to transform the homes of servicemen and woman into magical winter wonderlands this holiday season. With more than 450,000 American men and women deployed overseas, the...

Veteran Owned Business (VOB) recently announced that membership has surpassed 30,000 members just in time for National Veteran Small Business Week ( #VeteransSmallBusinessWeek ) and a few days prior to VOB's 10th Anniversary (Veterans Day 2018;...

A Wider Circle, a national leader in the movement to eradicate poverty in the United States, announced that on Saturday, November 3, A Wider Circle will be partnering with Walter Reed Navy Medical Center in Bethesda, MD to help furnish new homes for...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, His Worship Jim Watson, the Mayor of Ottawa, and Glenn Ogden, Acting Director at the Canadian War Museum, will host the annual Candlelight Tribute...