News by subject: VET

Clinically-validated UVC disinfection robot, Tru-D SmartUVC, will attend the 2018 VA Environmental Programs Service Training Event in Orlando, Florida, August 28-29, 2018. The conference will engage participants in a variety of management, leadership...

Filled with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment, six warriors from the United States and United Kingdom walked down the boardwalk at Jacksonville Beach and onto the powdery sands leading toward the Atlantic Ocean. This marked a milestone...

Warriors and their guests learned about group cycling, including proper passing, keeping pace, basic safety, and navigating intersections during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) cycling class. "I love...

RallyPoint today announces new initiatives to assist the Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis (OEMA) to meet the needs of the currently serving military, veterans, and their families. "OEMA has provided decades of service to our military by...

Warriors and their families enjoyed the beautiful spring weather as they learned about equine therapy during a day on the farm with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I signed up for this event primarily because my son...

Injured veterans tested their rock climbing abilities with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. "I wanted something to do with other veterans and Wounded Warrior Project," said Army...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, invites Veterans and their families to participate in a Veterans Town Hall on Monday August 20 at 5:30 p.m. (PDT) at the Royal Canadian Legion...

For veteran Joey Pierstorff, setting and besting new goals is part of life. He set his sights on joining the Army after he watched the attacks on Sept. 11. Less than a year later, he was an 18-year-old soldier in boot camp in Georgia....

They come from Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, Naval Hospital Jacksonville in Florida, and other major pediatric hospitals that serve U.S. Military families throughout the United...

Wounded Warriors and their guests participated in a hands-on cooking class, where they connected with other veterans and created delicious meals with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I took this class because of its...

Swish, a trusted Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, announced today that it has been awarded a 5-year, $28M enterprise-wide contract with a large federal law...

Sergeant Heather Forsythe is the 2018 Mark Dunakin Award for Extraordinary Achievement recipient presented by Union Institute & University to a new graduate of the Criminal Justice Management undergraduate program. "The...

Medina Roberts and Mark Williams of m&mXtreme Training, will promote the Organization of Competition Bodies (OCB), the first All-Natural Bodybuilding Competition on August 18, 2018. This year's event is being held at the National Press Club from...

Halfaker and Associates, LLC (halfaker.com), a technology solutions provider within the Federal Government's health, intelligence, defense and security sectors has partnered with Medallia, Inc. (www.medallia.com), the global leader in customer...

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, partnered with USO of Illinois again this summer to host the sixth-annual USO Barbecue for the Troops initiative. This July, a record 115 dealerships rallied...

The Elmendorf Team, a leading mortgage lending company affiliated with Caliber Home Loans and specializing in VA loans, is proud to announce it has partnered with HomeScout to provide homebuyers a comprehensive, hassle-free website to search for home...

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) in the 2018 Summer Best of the Best List as a Top Veteran-Friendly Company...

The Strategic Alliance for Veteran Integration (SAVI) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Qgiv, a user-friendly fundraising software that helps organizations process charitable donations and event registrations. The innovative partnership...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, invites Veterans and their families to participate in a Veterans Town Hall on Monday August 20 at 5:30 p.m. (PDT) at the Royal Canadian Legion...

On Tuesday, August 14, President Donald Trump signed the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act. John Madigan, senior vice president of public policy for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's largest suicide prevention...

Hormel Foods has launched the seventh episode of Cooking & Culture, the company's award-winning video series that brings renowned chefs to Hormel Foods to discuss cultural perspectives and lessons about diversity and inclusion (D&I) while they...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) gave injured veterans and their guests the opportunity to hike the Red Rock Canyon area for camaraderie, exercise, and a mental break from daily stressors. The group learned more about...

Veteran-owned and operated Black Rifle Coffee Company is proud to announce the opening of its Manchester, Tennessee, roasting facility as part of the company's $6 million investment in that state. Combined with their Utah facility, the Tennessee...

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Seattle was named Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year by American Veterans (AMVETS). The award recognizes employers who have made great strides by providing employment to veterans and who have made a commitment to...

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to Quality of Life, provided more than 1,000 meals along with employment services for homeless veterans and support providers during the Stand Down event, June 29 through July 1 at...

Invictus Foundationtm, a national nonprofit organization providing individual and family behavioral health counseling services with licensed behavioral health practitioners to uniformed service members, veterans and their families, announces the...

The Board of Directors of Lone Survivor Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Barber as the organization's next Executive Director, following the retirement of prior Executive Director, Terry Jung. Kevin Barber assumes the...

Givz, the only technology platform that facilitates "Giving Made Smarttm" by aggregating all 1.6 million registered U.S. charities in one place, today announced a "Featured Partnership" with Purple Heart Homes, a leading military veterans charity...

Ashford University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding with a series of events kicking off August 20, including a presentation on the history of the university, an alumni and friends event, and a Color Run....

StarKist Co., which is headquartered on Pittsburgh's North Shore, and its parent company, Dongwon of Seoul, South Korea, are proud to announce their long-standing commitment to the local Korean War Veterans of Western Pennsylvania.  On Tuesday,...

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization, partnered with Carhartt on Monday to welcome the Postel family back to their Houston home, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The Postel family is the tenth...

Blaster's Garage, a new YouTube series looking to make a big difference for two charities supporting military Veterans and their families, is gearing up to show fellow Veterans rebuilding a donated 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 for a fundraising...

The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the 2018 TVC National Pro Bono Mission Partner Awards.  Each of these TVC mission partners will be honored for their pro bono service above and beyond the call of duty for...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) applaud Congress for passing a law to extend commissary, military exchanges, and Morale, Welfare and Recreational privileges to Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor...

When Army veteran Frank Sonntag first experienced an explosion while serving in Iraq, he did not know the extent of his injuries. He was serving in his second stint in the Army. "It was a small blast, a lot of smoke."...

The Outer Bank Visitors Bureau shared its appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces today by unrolling the new military service portal at outerbanks.org, filled with itinerary ideas and travel deals to more easily discover the OBX community's shared...

The 2018 Royal Canadian Legion's National Youth Track and Field Championships are a underway in Brandon, Manitoba as 650 athletes from across Canada gather for several days of competition. The young athletes will compete from August 10-12 in the...

Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans today announced that United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Zeitz of Reading, Pa., has won the Veterans United Home Loans and realtor.com® $50,000 Veteran Homebuyer Giveaway. "Staff Sergeant Zeitz...

Injured veterans and their families immersed themselves into the wild live-action world of Marvel® comic book heroes during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. When warriors and their families come together, that's when the healing...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters raise awareness and funds for the organization in many ways and come from all walks of life and age groups. Recently, 4-year-old Jayden Magliaro whipped up some lemonade, iced tea, and baked goods to sell in...

WHAT: The Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships and Opening Ceremonies WHEN: August 10-12 - Competition begins August 10 -  9:00 a.m. August 10 - Opening Ceremonies begin  - 6:45 p.m. WHERE: City...

United Spinal Association congratulates New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Mayor Bill de Blasio for passing legislation that will place a one-year cap on the number of new vehicle licenses for rideshare vehicles -- unless they are...

In a move to protect the best care and services for veterans, the working people of the Department of Veterans Affairs filed a national grievance against the agency and the Trump Administration yesterday. The American...

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County and Lon Smith Roofing joined today in honoring a local hero?Jessie Prescott, a 92-year-old widow of a World War II paratrooper.  The two organizations presented Ms. Prescott with a new and free roof as part of the...

Bike motocross (BMX) instructors showed injured veterans and their guests how to master some basic freestyle moves during a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. "This clinic helped me really connect with my 9-year-old...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Peacekeepers' Day: "Today, on the 10th National Peacekeepers' Day, we come together to honour Canadian peacekeepers, past and present, who have put their lives on...

Today, on August 7th, 2018, in support of the 236th anniversary of the Purple Heart, Red River Waste Solutions is honoring military men and women by providing a limited number of dark purple solid waste carts to residents in the Nashville, TN, Union...

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) will award $6.2 million in General Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen. "Our daughter will receive the grant in her upcoming year at Coe...

Combined Insurance, a Chubb company, announced today that it has earned VIQTORY's highest honor as the nation's number one Military Friendly® Employer in the over $1B revenue category for 2019. This is the company's eighth consecutive year on the top...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens and the beginning of Canada's Hundred Days: ...