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News by subject: VET

3 october 2018

14:56
Guidehouse, a leading provider of strategic advisory services, 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....

14:11
Today, Linda E. McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, made the following statement upon receiving President Donald J. Trump's salary donation to boost programs aimed at partnering with veterans and growing our nation's workforce:...

13:49
Forward Thinking Innovations, LLC 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 our Veterans. This newly formed team announced by...

13:44
The VetFriendly Jobs Initiative, a coalition of leading companies teamed together to hire at least 100,000 veterans and military spouses by 2020 are coming together in the Greater Philadelphia region to host a unique hiring event on theBattleship New...

13:04
Signature Performance, Inc. 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...

12:30
Leidos 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 bring...

11:25
FutureCon has announced a new series of cybersecurity conferences in the U.S. and Canada focused on educating CIOs, CISOs (chief information security officers), and IT security teams on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build cyber resilient...

11:02
HCTec, a leading provider of hospital IT and revenue cycle workforce optimization 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...

11:00
Morning TV reporter and blogger Heather Lake will host the start of Carry Forwardtm, delivered by CSX®, a 5K fitness challenge by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 6. Heather's blog, "That...

10:47
This year, Vaseline® is sponsoring the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon in an effort to support those who serve their community and show that it's amazing what healed skin can do. Dating back to the First World War, Vaseline® Jelly brought relief to...

09:30
The Green Beret Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting soldiers of the U.S. Army Special Forces and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Hilburn as Senior Manager of Development to the Foundation. Hilburn...

08:30
More than 100 warriors and family members enjoyed the Milwaukee Air & Water Show recently with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The group gathered under the comfortable shade of a tent to share food and conversation with one another....


2 october 2018

18:04
The PenFed Foundation will honor three leaders who played critical roles in building the Lee & Penny Anderson Defenders Lodge, which has provided Veterans over 115,000 free nights of healing at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center and saved Veterans'...

14:00
The Royal Canadian Mint has put a new spin on coin manufacturing with the introduction of the 2019 $50 Fine Silver Coin ? The Bumblebee and the Bloom. Taking innovation and interaction to a new level, this 5 oz. pure silver coin designed by artist...

13:28
The Blue Angels Foundation is teaming up with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to help drive vital mental health care for wounded veterans. By supporting WWP's Warrior Care Network®, the foundation will increase access to world-class mental health...

10:05
The Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit philanthropic organization, has reached another milestone in its mission to serve post-9/11 veterans and families with high-quality, confidential mental health care. All eligible CVN clinics...

08:02
Injured veterans participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career counseling workshop where they learned how to foster relationships, enhance networking skills, and dress appropriately for an interview. Warriors also practiced real-world...

08:00
Following a successful Naval career as the 46th Chief of Supply Corps, Admiral Mark Heinrich and noted entrepreneur and decorated Navy officer Adam Tolk have partnered to launch OakLeaf Partner Holdings.  This innovative new company provides...


1 october 2018

16:27
The Green Beret Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting soldiers of the U.S. Army Special Forces and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fran Wesseling to its Board of Directors. Wesseling, along with her husband...

12:05
Realtor.com®, The Home of Home SearchSM, and Veterans United Home Loans announced today the New Home for the Holidays $200K Veteran Homebuyer Giveaway. "Each day we strive to enhance the lives of Veterans, service members and their families," said...

11:54
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 in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week....

10:00
Motorcycle products retailer J&P Cycles is enabling customers to invest in Wind Therapy, a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offered through 22Kill, a non-profit dedicated to traditional and non-traditional support for U.S. Military...

08:30
Local veterans met representatives from leading U.S.-based businesses at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters and learned how to successfully seek employment and manage personal finances. "This program opened my...

08:04
Nexen Tire America, Inc., a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV / light truck and winter tire technology, has announced American Muscle for American Heroes ? an all-new program designed to honor a well-deserving veteran who has been...

05:35
U.S. Military Veterans face constant battles with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related mental illnesses ? with suicide all too often putting an end to these difficult daily struggles. Thanks to Los Angeles-based...


30 september 2018

11:30
Warriors learned rafting skills and connected with each other during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing. "It's always a blast getting out with other veterans," said National Guard veteran Joshua Chilcott. "I...

09:30
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and their families joined a private tour of historic Lambeau Field ? home of the Green Bay Packers. The tour provided a unique atmosphere for warriors to step away from their everyday lives, meet other...


29 september 2018

09:29
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited warriors and their families to celebrate togetherness during a weekend empowering them to strengthen their bonds with one another. Families enjoyed a day at Wild Water Dome Indoor Waterpark and connecting over...

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Her Honour the Honourable Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick and Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick, and...


28 september 2018

23:00
Cognosante, a leader in health information technology solutions and services for Federal and state public health agencies, today announced the promotion of Steve Schliesman to Senior Vice President, Military and Veterans Health. Schliesman,...

18:49
The month of November is all about honoring the men and women who have bravely fought for and defended our country and matchbox sawgrass mills is gearing up to celebrate them in a big way! All active military personnel and veterans are invited to...

18:11
In 19 days, wounded warriors have collectively cycled more than 2,100 miles for Soldier Ride Across America, a cross-country journey to raise awareness for veteran issues. The ride commemorates the 15-year anniversary of Long Island native and...

13:23
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs as part of its ongoing suicide prevention advocacy efforts with our nation's leaders. Mike Richardson, WWP independence services and mental health vice president,...

09:28
Injured veterans and guests used state-of-the-art laser guns to simulate an energy-charged combat mission during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. "I was motivated to sign up because I was feeling...

09:07
Her Honour the Honourable Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick and Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick, and...


27 september 2018

17:30
Vietnam Veteran and photographer/composer Kimo Williams opened his photography studio and gallery in August 2018 and named it KimoPics. He has returned to Vietnam several times since his combat tour and this first exhibit showcases the people he met...

16:30
Allstate announced today that it has earned the second spot on the 2019 Military Friendly® Employers list for its efforts to hire, develop and retain veterans and military spouses. This is the third consecutive year Allstate has been recognized as a...

15:49
Veterans Affairs Canada invites you to public events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Canal du Nord that took place during Canada's Hundred Days and the First World War and to honour Victoria Cross recipient, Milton F. Gregg. New...

13:30
With extensive flooding from Hurricane Lane following on the heels of the Kilauea volcano eruption, Operation Homefront, is ensuring that military families in Hawaii impacted by natural disasters are not forgotten. While the military often plays a...

11:00
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) appreciates the sacrifices made by all veterans and wants to see that everyone leaving the military receives every benefit they earned with their service to America. "To best prepare...

10:33
Zen Technologies Limited, a global leader in military combat training products and technologies, announced today their entry into the US market with the opening of the offices of Zen Technologies USA, Inc. to support foreign military sales (FMS) and...

10:09
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced new leadership on its volunteer Board of Directors. The board elected Dr. Jonathan Woodson as its Board Chair and Kathleen Widmer as Vice Chair. Dr. Woodson joined the WWP board...

09:27
Wounded warriors and their families recently enjoyed a day at a trampoline park together while learning about the programs Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers. The gathering provided an opportunity for warriors and families to exercise, eat lunch,...

08:59
Long used as an safe and effective sedative for surgery, Ketamine has found new life as a treatment for severe depression, PTSD and suicidal ideation. Praised by some mental health experts, the drug so far has achieved very good results in clinical...

08:30
Wounded veterans and their families gathered to provide needed meals to 700 people in Cape Fear Valley. This group from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) meets every month for the meal program, which is growing as more warriors learn of the impact....

07:05
WHO: Jamboree Housing Corporation, a leading nonprofit housing developer in California The Home Depot Foundation, philanthropic arm of The Home Depot, that's committed a quarter of a billion dollars to veteran-related causes since 2011 Chase...

06:00
The HeroZona Foundation's HeroPreneur, a three-day experience for America's veterans, including Arizona's 640,000 veterans and 2,000 veteran owned companies, will host an invitation-only kick-off to the National Veteran Business Summit on Tuesday,...

03:05
For National Recovery Month (September), Warriors Heart releases new long-term recovery tools proven to assist in healing our "warriors" struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD and recurring issues. From 9/11 to 911, this "warriors only"...


26 september 2018

19:00
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, joined Paralyzed Veterans of America last night in honoring three companies for their leadership and efforts to expand the rights of the disabled. Over 400 guests attended the 13th...

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