News by subject: VET

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a learning activity with students from St. Bonaventure's College and doctoral candidate Christopher Reid on the morning of...

When most Americans hear the name, "Montel Williams," they remember the Emmy Award-winning host of Montel Williams Show, which aired nationally for seventeen years. Along with being a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and...

Saturday, October 13th, 2018, Team Fastraxtm will return to Ryan field to make the Wildcats homecoming game unforgettable with their fan favorite, patriotic American Flag demonstration jump. At 11 am, the Northwestern Wildcats will kick off against...

In 30 days, wounded warriors collectively cycled almost 3,300 miles for Soldier Ride Across America, a cross-country adaptive cycling ride to raise awareness for veteran issues. The journey commemorated the 15-year anniversary of Long Island native...

Tiltify, the interactive fundraising platform for the digital generation, today announced it is once again teaming up with Activision and popular Call of Duty streamers to support the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps put veterans to work in...

On November 11 of this year, the American people will observe the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, which led to the creation of Veterans Day. As the tenth Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Robert Wilkie is...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate in a learning activity with students from St. Bonaventure's College and doctoral candidate Christopher Reid on the morning of...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Western Washington recently named Pioneer Services, a Division of MidCountry Bank a Finalist for its 2018 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. This award recognizes companies who demonstrate integrity and a strong...

Beacon Health Options, a leader in behavioral health management, is pleased to announce it will host its sixth annual Charity Golf Outing on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Bayville Golf Club in Virginia Beach. Proceeds from the outing will go to the...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will bring its new 5K event to the music city. Carry Forwardtm, delivered by CSX®, is more than just a walk or run ? it's a challenge for individuals or teams to test their limits with three options: flag, fitness, or...

Moonshots Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in extraordinary leadership, today announced its inaugural fund totaling $20M. The fund was raised from a distinguished investor group from across the country including Dave McCormick,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans to a beginners' dining etiquette course with other warriors and guests. "I'm a transitioning veteran who is searching for a career, and part of my career search...

Two first-year law students are the initial beneficiaries of a new scholarship program for veterans at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. The program had not yet been announced when former Marines Conner Pursell and...

United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Kearney (Ret.), a decorated veteran with over 30 years of service in the Armed Forces, has been elected to the national governing board of directors for American Humane, the country's first national humane...

From sea to shining sea, the 11-11 Pledge is an effort to inspire a renewed spirit toward the true meaning of Veterans Day across the country, and to honor and appreciate our veterans in a meaningful and memorable way like never before ? from...

To build a resilient network of local community support across the nation, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) works alongside like-minded organizations that impact the health and well-being of wounded veterans. This week leadership from WWP, including...

Warriors and their guests connected during a relaxing day of equine therapy with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Warriors learned about grooming, communicating, training, and riding horses. "I love horseback riding," said...

On September 18, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) issued major changes to its Veterans Pension, including "Aid and Attendance," and other needs-based benefits. The rules go into effect on October 18, 2018. "This is a major change and...

Universal Pictures and Regal today announced that, on Thursday, October 11, more than 14,000 free tickets will be presented to U.S. veterans and active-duty servicemembers for Universal's First Man?at more than 500 Regal locations nationwide.  Each...

U.S. Money Reserve, America's Gold Authority®, is offering its "lowest prices ever" on the company's exclusive Pearl Harbor coins to celebrate the U.S. Navy's birthday on October 13th, 2018. A recognized partner of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation,...

Two Canadians, who have launched a personally funded mission to commemorate the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces, have delivered a collection of military memorabilia into the care of U.S. Defense Attaché Colonel...

Due to the success of the initial theatrical release, Fathom Events is bringing "BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen" back to cinemas nationwide on November 15 and 19 in celebration of Veterans Day.  The high-octane performance of Richard...

A century ago, between August 8 and November 11, 1918, the Canadian Corps led a series of successful Allied attacks in France and Belgium, known as the Hundred Days Offensive, which forced an end to the First World War. Today, Mr. Graeme Clark,...

Injured veterans recently participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) equine therapy workshop. They learned foundational skills that foster healthy, trusting partnerships with horses. The workshop was designed to help warriors use what they...

The Inaugural Stacy Strong 5K, hosted by the EOD Warrior Foundation, to be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in NTC Park at Liberty Station. The event begins at 8 a.m., and includes a variety of family activities, a kid's fun run, music, a silent auction,...

The nonprofit, HeroZona Foundation and 16th largest law firm in the United States, Squire Patton Boggs, have partnered together to co-create the Inaugural Legal Profession and Mentor Career Breakfast for South Mountain High school Students at Squire...

The PenFed Foundation honored three leaders who played critical roles in building the Lee & Penny Anderson Defenders Lodge, which has provided Veterans more than 115,000 free nights of healing at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center and saved Veterans'...

Trident University International (Trident) professor Dr. Tina Lamb has spent her time and energy helping out active duty and military veterans in her hometown of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. In conjunction with the Wisconsin Rapids Elks Lodge No. 693, and...

Only three months after announcing its expansion to the European market with successful results, Canada's leading manufacturer of tactical and sports products The Requirements Group (TRG) is starting its operations in the United States of America...

Injured veterans and their guests immersed themselves in an underwater adventure and explored Oahu's beautiful shorelines with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I love to scuba dive," said Army veteran Mathew Gillooly,...

CommerceWest Bank helped Patriotic Service Foundation provide service dogs to our wounded veterans by sponsoring the 22 to Zero annual gala.  Patriotic Service Foundation matches veterans with highly trained and skilled service dogs.  The service...

Homes 4 Families took a unique approach to fundraising today and raised more than $100,000 to build homes for low-income veterans and their families. Six celebrities, veterans, business leaders, and LAPD SWAT Team members took part, rappelling 25...

Veterans and their guests recently got to know each other while experiencing the exhilaration of target shooting at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event Modern Round, a virtual, state-of-the-art shooting lounge. "I...

9th Way Solutions, Fairfax VA, an emerging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is pleased to announce the appointment of Willard (Will) Williams as Chief Operating Officer, (COO), providing operational leadership across the...

Ophthalmic Instruments, Inc. (OII), a leading distributor of quality ophthalmic instruments, today announced their support of the 14th annual Major Rob Soltes Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Blinded Veterans Association. OII is, again, a...

Injured veterans and guests faced the challenge of rock climbing one step at a time with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I was looking for something that I can do, since I use a cane to walk," said National Guard...

In what is a banner week for the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, the organization and their 95-year-old co-founder Woody Williams, are taking part in the dedications of four Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments, the...

The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF) is kicking off its fall event season on Saturday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (museum is open until 4:00 pm) with the second annual Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show, a partnership with...

Carnival Cruise Line ? which carries more military personnel and their families than any other cruise operator ? has been presented with the prestigious U.S. Honor Flag bestowed by the Miami-Dade Police Department Honor Guard in recognition of its...

ProSource360 announced today it is joining Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, and other industry leaders and innovators to help make seamless care available to the nation's veterans. This newly formed team announced by Cerner will...

You might expect a long ride on a bicycle to make you more exhausted and sorer than you've ever been. But what about hungrier? How do cyclists prepare to last through a long-distance ride like Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride Across...

On October 20, 2018 in Westlake Village, California, Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra will benefit from Bravery Uncorked--an afternoon of food, wine, and jazz where 100% of the proceeds will benefit the first National Wounded Warrior Center in Mammoth...

The nation's largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), has recognized a new Mobile-area mental wellness non-profit for its unique plans to serve Veterans. Clinical practitioners serving at Veterans...

Paralyzed Veterans of America is hailing the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302) through the U.S. Senate today by a vote of 93 to 6. The legislation includes a 'bill of rights' and an advisory panel...

Veterans and their families gathered at their neighborhood Home Depot for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) do-it-yourself workshop. Warriors interacted with other veterans while creating their very own display cases for a flag or medals....

Injured veterans and their guests attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event at The Dinner Detective, where they enjoyed an evening of intrigue and camaraderie during a murder mystery show. "A lot of...

Cohen Veterans Bioscience, a Cambridge, MA based 501c3 non-profit research organization will establish a clinical trial infrastructure and serve as the Clinical Coordinating Center for a 3.5-year study to comparatively test pharmacotherapeutics for...

Kendra Simpkins, President and co-founder of Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), a veteran-run nonprofit that provides Rapid Resolution Therapy® (RRT) and other innovative, holistic treatments for military service members, sat down to chat with famed...

Wounded warriors experience self-driving cars ahead of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018  Vehicle technology being developed by Jaguar Land Rover could make travel easier for millions of people worldwide  Fourth Invictus Games for wounded, injured and...

Liberty IT Solutions announced today it is joining Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, and other industry leaders and innovators to help make seamless care available to the nation's Veterans. This newly formed team announced by Cerner...