News by subject: VET

PenFed Credit Union President and CEO James Schenck has joined the Board of Directors of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "PenFed has a long history supporting the Hispanic community. We are committed...

Eligible veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations from Aug. 2, 1990 to Aug. 31, 1991, have six months to collect a special one-time payment to honor their service and sacrifice. Applications for the Persian Gulf...

Swish (www.SwishData.com), a trusted veteran-owned provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, announced today that it rebranded and unveiled a redesigned website. Since 2005, Swish has been focused on achieving high-quality...

Dick Hourigan is the owner of Richard Hourigan, Inc. an Illinois Corporation doing business on the Internet as TheWaterTreatmentStore.com. Trace Blackmore, the owner of Blackmore Enterprises, Inc., interviewed Dick about his 45 years in the water...

In honor of National K9 Veterans Day on March 13, Petland and Petland Charities are proud and honored to announce their support of more than 135 service dogs across the country, up more than 35% from last year. Petland is grateful for the work these...

To honor the fallen and support the living, The American Legion Family is announcing a Veteranpreneur Contest as part of the 2018 National Poppy Day® activities. Veterans, servicemembers and their spouses who own a business are invited to submit...

The Royal Canadian Legion is encouraged by the commitments in this year's federal budget in areas of importance to Veterans and their families. "The investments outlined are a step in the right direction," says Dominion President, David...

Andersen Corporation will be presenting Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors with a $15,000 check to support the organization's 2018 home build schedule. The grant was announced at the company's recent annual shareholder meeting and will be made...

The U.S. Navy Concert Band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Kauffman Center- Helzberg Hall. The performance is free, but tickets are required. The event is being underwritten by KC-based Pioneer Services, a Division of...

Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of individuals and communities takes place in local and...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced results from a nationwide survey on consumer behaviors and opinions related to savings. The survey, conducted by nationally recognized market research firm...

Gilchrist, a nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care, will host its inaugural Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration on Friday, March 30, to honor men and women in the community who served during the Vietnam War. The event...

Michael Richardson, the vice president for independence services and mental health at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), received IBCCES' annual Innovator Award at the International Symposium on Cognitive Research and Disorders (ISCRD) Monday evening....

Instructors taught injured veterans and their family members about the importance of heart health and how every part of the body has the potential to impact another during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) class. A gentle seated yoga and...

Over the past five years, San Antonio-based Allcat Claims Service has supported Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) through employment opportunities for wounded veterans and fundraising events. Through a mutual relationship at the regional WWP office,...

Ecotech Institute, an Aurora, Colorado-based renewable energy education college is pleased to announce a special Veterans Workshop event taking place on campus on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Veterans, active service members and their families, and the...

Dozens of long-term care workers from the Timmins area will be boarding a bus before sunrise Tuesday morning, headed to Queen's Park to join hundreds of workers from around the province to demand the Liberal government bring the Time to Care Act for...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) will hold public meetings March 7 and 8, respectively, at SBA headquarters...

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS)?the leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from underserved populations with transformative career opportunities?is proud to announce it is partnering with Alight Solutions. As part of the...

Immersion Consulting LLC (Immersion) was awarded the Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) on October 26, 2017 by the General Services Administration (GSA). VETS 2 GWAC is a ten-year, $5B IT services...

Ashford University has been named a Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMPs). The CHAMPs program aims to attract veterans and their families to Iowa to pursue a higher education. CHAMPs...

Culbertson Law Group, P.L.L.C. recently hired attorney Matt Kozyra. A former member of the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Kozyra was brought on board to represent veterans and active duty military personnel. "Mr. Kozyra's extensive...

Level Homes is proud to be the 2018 builder of a home for a deserving veteran family as part of Operation Coming Home, a local non-profit organization that provides homes to disabled combat veterans. Level Homes will be building the 17th Hero Home in...

Whitewater Brewing Company and The Royal Canadian Legion launched a new craft beer in British Columbia this weekend, marking the beer's first foray into Western Canada. The Legion Lager now being sold in the province is brewed locally using local...

Legion Lager by Whitewater Brewing Company will be officially launched at a special event in British Columbia this weekend.   What: Legion Lager Launch as part of a night of entertainment featuring complimentary...

Swish (www.swishdata.com), a trusted veteran-owned provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, announced today that it has been verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and has been added to the Veteran...

Two weeks ago a bill HB 5456 titled Asbestos Claim Transparency, drafted by the National Chamber of Commerce and Asbestos companies was pushed into Michigan with promises of campaign donations, says Goldberg, Persky & White P.C. Today, Michigan's...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Center is now urging a US Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or their family to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for very honest advice on how not to lose out on their compensation. The...

On Friday, February 23rd at 12pm, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will join Bob Forrester, the President and CEO of the Newman's Own Foundation and Eliot Russman President, CEO and Executive Director of Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation at the Fidelco...

Today, Operation Homefront and the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation announced a new partnership to expand Operation Homefront's efforts to provide housing for military families as they transition back to their civilian communities. The Clark...

Veterans with service-related health issues received face-to-face assistance from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during a Soldier and Family Assistance Center Semi-Annual Growth Progression Strength (GPS) event at Fort Stewart, Georgia. WWP's...

Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced today military veterans and reservists saved almost $200,000 thanks to business and professional licensing fee exemptions in 2017. "Eliminating fees for our military veterans...

Legion Lager by Whitewater Brewing Company will be officially launched at a special event in British Columbia this weekend.   What: Legion Lager Launch as part of a night of entertainment featuring complimentary...

Several national publications have recently echoed the warnings of hundreds of retired admirals and generals about the 71 percent of young Americans ages 17 to 24 that are ineligible to serve in the military, primarily because they are too poorly...

With the help of an experienced artist, injured veterans and their guests created beautiful artwork to decorate their homes during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. The gathering provided an opportunity to add new friends to...

The Government of Canada is committed to investing in its buildings to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services to Canadians while increasing environmental efficiency and sustainability. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for...

RE/MAX Properties, Inc. Realtor Michelle Fisher is now a sponsor for Angels of America's Fallen. Angels of America's Fallen is dedicated to honoring the legacy of our fallen military and first responders by helping their children grow and develop...

It is estimated 500,000 of this generation of wounded veterans live with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Another 320,000 suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are few proven methods to diagnose and treat the signature...

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin will speak at The American Legion's 58th annual Washington Conference during the Commander's Call event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. The Commander's Call will...

Deployed National Guardsmen and Reservists are closer than ever to benefits parity with active-component troops thanks to bipartisan bills introduced in Congress last week. The National Guard and Reserves Benefit Parity Act, which has the full...

PuroClean, a leading restoration and remediation franchise, has been named a top franchise for veterans by Military Times on the Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list. Known as the "Paramedics of Property Damage," PuroClean's inclusion as a top...

GlobalMed, an international provider of telehealth solutions, today announced it will be showcasing its industry leading telehealth platform, eNcounter® Platform, at the 2018 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, which will be held March 5-9 in Las Vegas,...

This year marks the  200th St. Patrick's Day Guinness will share with America, the latest reminder of the two-century connection between a legendary brewery and its good friends across the Atlantic. Once again, in the days and weeks leading up to...

NS2 Serves announced today that General (Ret.) John Campbell has been appointed to the role of Chairman of the program. The independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization was created to give back to the national security community by training and...

Spurred by the alarming number of US Veteran suicides, ESADoggy has launched a drive to provide service members, first responders, and their families with up to a 75% discount on ESADoggy's emotional support animal products. This benefit applies to...

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, and leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Philips are in Seattle today to celebrate the Puget Sound region's hidden heroes - the spouses,...

Engility Holdings, Inc. today announced the recipients of the first Engility CyberWarrior® Scholarship. The recipients will each receive funds to complete highly-desired cybersecurity certifications. With military veterans making up thirty percent...

Dan Kern is a retired veteran living in Colorado with retinitis pigmentosa. His vision has slowly deteriorated over time due to radiation exposure while serving in the military. Small tasks became difficult for Kern, such as reading a menu at a...

Senator Elizabeth Dole, founder of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and advocate for military and veteran caregivers, released the following statement today on behalf of the Foundation, regarding the VA Office of Inspector General Report: "Secretary...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) issued the following statement today from its executive director, Carl Blake, regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) findings and recent reports of...