News by subject: VET

The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the top six winners for the 2018 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The winners were selected at the MVS Leadership Weekend, April 26-29 in Chicago. Over the...

On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. The 29th annual broadcast...

Embracing diversity in the workforce and ensuring inclusivity have grown to become significant advantages for top-performing companies across the country. Studies have shown such companies have a greater-than-average return for their shareholders,...

Gianlorenzo Albertini's short film "The Ribbon on the Kite" (www.gianlorenzoalbertini.com) is currently making the rounds at multiple festivals and screenings. The young director wrote and directed the short film portraying the trials of a soldier...

Acreage Holdings ("Acreage") (www.acreageholdings.com), one of the nation's largest, multi-state cannabis corporations, has announced its support for H.R.5520, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 ("Bill"). The bill, which was introduced on...

The research staff at the WFI Research Group was overjoyed when the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announcement that PFC Herman W. Mulligan USMCR had been identified. PFC Herman W. Mulligan had gone missing while serving with Company L 3rd...

After enjoying majestic views of the Mojave Desert from Bootleg Canyon, injured veterans launched themselves down the first of four zip line courses, covering 1.5 miles, during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. ...

Nielsen has earned the #19 ranking on the 2018 DiversityInc Top 50 list for corporate diversity and inclusion, moving up 13 places. This is Nielsen's fifth consecutive year moving up on the annual ranking of companies that excel in hiring, retaining...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® recently returned to Washington, DC for its annual events at the White House and Annapolis. This multi-day adaptive cycling event gave more than 70 wounded warriors and their caregivers a chance to...

ADP® ranked in the top ten of the 2018 DiversityInc® Top 50 Companies for Diversity list taking the fifth spot.  This marks the ninth consecutive year the company made the list.  ADP was also recognized as a top company for people with disabilities,...

Matco Tools, a top-rated innovator in the tool manufacturing and mobile franchise industry, proudly supports military and veterans' families with its Tools for the Cause program. 15% of the proceeds from the sale of...

Cumberland Farms, a leading coffee, convenience and gasoline retailer, today announced a fundraiser for the Sean Gannon Memorial Fund to be held on Friday, May 4th at all Cape and Island stores. On that day, the company will donate 20 cents for every...

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are easily the best branded source in the nation for nuclear power workers or Navy Veterans receiving the best possible financial compensation if they have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. We are...

The 2018 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games begin in one month and Kelly Clarkson will once again honor hundreds of athletes, family members and thousands of fans with a star-studded opening ceremony performance. Now in their ninth year, the...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) issued the following statement today in response to an overwhelming vote in the U.S. House of Representatives that passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4). The bill, if passed into law,...

Senator Elizabeth Dole and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Philips, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are joining forces with Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and others to recognize the community's...

The Canadian War Museum is honoured to announce its acquisition of the Victoria Cross awarded to Saskatchewan native Lieutenant-Colonel David Vivian Currie of the South Alberta Regiment, for his exceptional leadership and bravery in a decisive battle...

You ready to hit the road for a good cause? Good news ? registration is open for the Soldier Ride® Community Rides with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Soldier Ride is a multi-day cycling event that empowers injured veterans to push themselves...

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery, is proud to announce TAPS as a new partner for the Lagers for Heroes program. In its third year, Yuengling's Lager for Heroes program is focused on supporting and showing appreciation to veterans...

GNC Live Well and Operation Homefront announced their Live Well & Serve America's Military Families campaign, a new, national initiative that will raise funds to encourage military families and veterans to lead stronger, healthier and more balanced...

GetWellNetwork®, Inc., the Precision Engagementtm health care company, announced the recipients of its 2018 Precision Engagement Awards on April 30 during the GetConnected 2018 conference which is taking place April 30?May 2 in National Harbor, Md....

Aspen Dental today announced its fifth annual Day of Service event, which provides free dental care to our nation's veterans, will be held on Saturday, June 9. During the annual event, dentists and teams from approximately 500 Aspen Dental offices...

Today, Budweiser unveiled the newest addition to its Reserve Collection ? Budweiser Freedom Reserve Red Lager. The new beer was specially brewed by Budweiser's own veterans and builds on Budweiser's long-standing support of American veterans with a...

The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® is coming back to New York City, and with it, comes an evening dedicated to WWP's warriors and most passionate supporters. This annual gala, happening on May 31st, takes time to...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging Navy Veterans who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma to not get stuck at the back of the financial compensation line because they hired unqualified or inexperienced lawyer(s)...

Like Neighbors, an online platform created to help people support one another in meaningful, tangible ways, is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual 5,000 Meals program, which begins today and will run through May 31, 2018. The program...

The job hunt is over for military spouses who have difficulty finding a sustainable job because of frequent Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. Home-based event planning franchise EventPrep® is offering a unique opportunity where military...

While millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day as the start of summer, veterans and loved ones of fallen military members wish the holiday that honors more than 1 million people who died serving their country would command more respect....

During a Memorial Ceremony organized by the Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA), Brigadier General (retired) and MPVA Director General Kim Kwang-woo (left) presents Korean War Veteran H.J. "Burley" Smith (right) with Korea's...

GlobalMed®, an international provider of telehealth solutions whose mission is to make healthcare more accessible, has announced a new healthcare business model that will make telehealth technology more affordable. The company introduced the...

The National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) is excited to announce Toyota as its newest corporate sponsor. The global company will now recognize NVBDC as their certification organization for all Service Disabled and Veteran Owned...

Pizza lovers rejoice ? 131 Papa John's® stores across multiple western states are offering a special combo to raise support for the warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Now through May 27, $2 of every special combo sold ? two large...

According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If you are a Navy Veteran or a shipyard worker with mesothelioma and your exposure to asbestos happened at the navy base/shipyard at Norfolk, Virginia please call us anytime at 800-714-0303 so that we...

HeroPreneur, a multi-day experience founded by U.S army Desert Storm Veteran Alan "AP" Powell", for America's veterans including Arizona's 640,000 veterans and 1,000 veteran owned companies, will return to Phoenix November 9 through November 16 to...

Warriors and their guests gathered to hike the challenging Usery Mountain Wind Cave trail and learn how to dine out nutritionally during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event designed to promote physical wellness and mental health....

Maine Magazine announced today that they are proud to sponsor Goodwill of Northern New England's Little Black Dress event. The event, which is a fashion show of clothing purchased at local Goodwill stores is in its seventh year and helps the...

To support the growing needs of wounded veterans across America, Verizon announced a month-long campaign to give back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). From April 27 until May 31, Verizon will donate $10 to WWP for each new smartphone purchased by a...

North Carolina State Veterans Home ? Black Mountain has proven its ongoing commitment to a concentrated focus on patient-centered quality service delivery. This dedication allowed for them to be recently deemed a 5-star overall skilled nursing center...

Seattle will host its annual GiveBIG day on May 9. For those 24 hours, local community foundations and Seattle residents can support local nonprofits through an online giving challenge. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will be among the charities...

On April 1st, a team of ill and injured soldiers and Veterans, along with business leaders from across Canada, arrived in Nepal as part of the True Patriot Love Scotiabank Expedition: Himalayas. The team's objective was to raise funds for True...

Sports Anaheim, the sports development organization for the city of Anaheim, today announces its inaugural Heroes 10-mile run and family-friendly fitness events taking place over Veterans Day weekend to celebrate everyday heroes. From...

Last night, James Perez of Mission Viejo, California, was named the 2018 North American CAREGiverSM of the Year for his lifelong dedication to serving others. For more than 20 years, Home Instead Senior Care has selected one of its 70,000 North...

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (http://www.dvnf.org) has announced that it will award $457,182 to 23 organizations as part of its spring session of Capacity Building grants. Capacity Building Grants are DVNF's way of touching the...

During the annual Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® event at the White House, the president welcomed over 70 wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 service members and veterans and their caregivers. This segment of the iconic bicycle ride...

SRI International today announced the launch of SkillMil, its latest spin-off venture. Using state-of-the-art semantic reasoning technology, SkillMil improves the civilian employment experience for veterans by precisely matching the skills and...

Wounded warrior couples from across the nation attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop at the Seven Springs ski lodge. These gatherings are often the first time warriors leave their homes to connect with their significant...

The dust has settled over Gentile Arena at Loyola University Chicago, home of the National Finals of the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw tournament. On April 21, 72 of the nation's best young free-throw shooters dueled for national titles in boys and...

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, today announced that JC Whitney, U.S. Auto Parts' subsidiary that has offered DIY-minded enthusiasts "Everything Automotive" for over...

Folds of Honor, the nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of $50,000 from Grainger , North America's leading broad line...

The Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario Provincial Command (RCL-OPC) will announce a partnership that will see Wounded Warriors Canada's PTSD Service Dog program expand within the Province of Ontario.   The RCL-OPC will provide $225,000 to fund ten...