News by subject: VET

Project Management Academy® (PMA®), a leading provider of educational training for project managers, is offering a PMP preparation boot camp exclusively for current and former U.S. military personnel this fall. In honor of Veterans Day, and in...

Perspecta Inc. , a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it has been named to the GI Jobs Magazine 2019 Military Friendly Employers list. The list is assembled each year through the evaluation...

In front of a standing-room-only crowd, John Pillar, PGA Director of Golf at Woodloch Springs, announced the birth of a new destination partnership bringing closer together Woodloch Resort, an award-winning family resort in the Pocono Mountains, and...

Warriors gathered at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters in Jacksonville for an informational event presented by Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA). Warriors learned about career opportunities in the growing technology industry and...

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

The Mike Clover Group at Homewood Mortgage has just announced that they'll be giving extra help to the next 15 veterans and active duty members of the military who come to them for VA loans in Texas. While many lenders shy away from VA home mortgage...

Peter and Sierra Cordrey put in countless sweat equity at the local gym, but their exercise routine got an overhaul after participating in a couples' health clinic organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).   "The...

Warriors recently teamed with United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) officers to soar across the sky in gliders as part of a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. "This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to soar like an...

Home Helpers Home Care again has been recognized for its commitment to veterans and military spouses. The International Franchise Association's (IFA) VetFran program awarded Home Helpers a Five-Star rating; its highest level. ...

The Weinberg Center for the Arts' free ticket initiative for area veterans, Vets' Night Out, is still available for the Weinberg's 2018-2019 season. The program is made possible through a generous grant from the Delaplaine Foundation. Vets' Night Out...

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 today to mark the anniversary of the Battle of...

Warriors and their families delighted in spotting dolphins, one of nature's smartest mammals, during a recent outing with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The group headed out on the Gulf of Mexico for a special...

Injured veterans and their guests hiked the trails of Quiet Waters Park for relaxation, rejuvenation, and camaraderie with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "There was no rush and the walk wasn't too hard, which helped me...

Thirty-six injured veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) made it to the Flight 93 National Memorial on day six of their cross-country journey to raise awareness for veteran issues. Soldier Ride Across America commemorates the 15-year...

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is proud to announce that its financial education officer, Holly Chase, has been selected by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education as its 2018 Financial Educator of the Year. "We...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "If you are a US Navy Veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or you are their family member please call us at 800-714-0303 to ensure you do not hire an inexperienced lawyer/law firm. Our...

Warriors and their families toured the Springfield Armory National Historic Site during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing. This armory consistently supplied our armed forces from 1794 until 1964. "This local...

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that builds strong, stable, and secure military families, is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Military Child of the Year® Awards, as well as applications for the 2019 Military Child of the Year® Award...

As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts with our nation's leaders, today Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health. WWP Legislative Affairs Director Jose Ramos spoke out on the...

When a Veteran is struggling with mental health and finds the courage to talk, timely access to mental health services is key. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Veterans and their families have access to the best possible assistance...

Injured veterans and their families enjoyed laughter, good company, and bowling during a gathering with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I love connecting with other warriors and their families," said National Guard...

Today, VetsinTech announced a $1 million grant from Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to support the organization's commitment to helping veterans transition into meaningful careers in the cybersecurity and tech...

Caliber Collision announces the opening of its Changing Lanes Falcon Academy, an innovative training program for Ft. Carson soldiers nearing the completion of their military service, to learn skills for a successful new career in the fast-growing...

The Texas Whiskey Festival announced today that the upcoming Links & Drinks Golf Tournament ? scheduled to take place Friday, October 5th at the Tour Eighteen Golf Course in Houston, will benefit the non-profit organization Impact a Hero, which...

Starting this week, Papa John's® stores throughout the Southeast U.S. are teaming with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to support injured veterans through sales of a special combo deal ? 2 large 2-topping pizzas and a 2-liter Pepsi for $22.22. Between...

Combat wounded veteran, US Marine Corps Corporal (Cpl.) Nate Rodgers and his family will soon have a new place to call home thanks to Operation: Coming Home ? a joint volunteer project ? and Mattamy Homes, formerly Royal Oaks....

Trauma and Resiliency Resources (TRR) invites ALL combat veterans who are at risk for suicide, to participate in our acclaimed Warrior Camp® program.  It's FREE and our upcoming September 30 - October 7 program is still open to participants. Warrior...

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...

Go Energistics, LLC (GoE), a leader in healthcare planning and transitions, announced today that effective immediately, Ripple Effect Design Group, LLC (RED) will now become part of GoE. For the past five years, RED, a design services company with a...

Sixty-six-year-old U.S. Army veteran Gary "Lou" Dehnert will be taking a Stars & Stripes Honor Flight on September 15th 2018 to Washington, D.C. where he will visit memorials dedicated to honoring his fellow veterans' service and sacrifices. This...

Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will release his report, Meeting Expectations: Timely and Transparent Decisions for Canada's Ill and Injured Veterans on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.   Who: Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent What: Release of...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released today his report, Meeting Expectations: Timely and Transparent Decisions for Canada's Ill and Injured Veterans. The report focuses on the number one complaint the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO)...

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. military men and women, Carrington Charitable Foundation (CCF), the nonprofit organization of The Carrington Companies, conducted its annual Boxes for Our Troops Challenge, collecting 2,090 care...

The Royal Canadian Legion is supportive of the new Veteran's Service Card introduced today by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, but is still pushing for further changes. "While not an...

This Thursday and Friday, Sept. 13 & 14, 2018, as part of the company's Driver Appreciation Events, Bennett International Group will host Wreaths Across America's Mobile Education Exhibit. The rolling exhibit will participate in the Wreaths of Honor...

Members of Team River Runner (TRR) and the Congressionally Chartered Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) joined together for a historic adventure on the Colorado River.  TRR will be guiding five blind veterans as they kayak 226 miles of the Colorado...

Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, announces the return of early morning "Dawn Patrol" flights available to the public starting September 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.  The public may experience a living...

As a show of support for children who have lost a parent in the military, Tuesday's Children, the leading nonprofit organization providing long-term support to communities, families and individuals impacted by the loss of a service member in the...

Building on its long heritage and commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, PenFed Credit Union today announced the launch of its Military Employment Program and the hiring of its new Director of Military Employment Programs, Charlie Miles. ...

University of Phoenix today announced survey findings regarding first responders' perceptions about mental health. First responders not only deal with everyday stress, but they are on the front line of situations that are often times extraordinary...

EMJ Cleaning Services, an Atlanta area housekeeping company, recently announced they will be offering a 20% discount to all military veterans and a 10% discount to all active duty personnel during the month of September. According to the most recent...

Thursday evening the Hilton Ballroom at 720 S. Michigan Avenue was taken over by hundreds of patriots, executives, and heroes as friends and supporters of the Navy SEAL Foundation gathered together for the 2018 Midwest Evening of Tribute. This...

Soldier Ride Across America marks 15 years of journeys to recovery, transformations, and new connections made on the road. Before the bicycle spokes start turning, a safety net opens to support riders through every mile of the journey....

WHAT: The USO is partnering with former Royals stars George Brett, Mike Sweeney, Bret Saberhagen, Reggie Sanders and FOX Sports Kansas City (FSKC) to visit multiple locations in Southwest Asia. As part of the trip, the Royals Greats will watch the...

U.S. News & World Report has rated the University of California, Irvine the seventh-best public university in the country in its 2019 Best Colleges evaluation, released today. UCI also placed 33rd among all American universities ? public and private...

CRC Industries is partnering with NAPA AUTO PARTS to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that serves United States military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress...

Injured warriors received their scuba diving certifications and connected with other veterans during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) three-day class at the U.S Coast Guard Academy. "I love the ocean, and I...

Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will release his report, Meeting Expectations: Timely and Transparent Decisions for Canada's Ill and Injured Veterans on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.   Who: Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent What: Release of...

Warriors and their guests donned their hiking gear and hit the rugged trails of Starved Rock State Park during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing. "This was something that both my wife and I have always...

Injured veterans helped supply hygiene kits to homeless veterans in public shelters during a distribution drive with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). They worked together with 22 Until None, which is dedicated to ending veteran suicide....