News by subject: VET

Plasan North America, a Michigan-based manufacturer of military armored solutions technologies, is pleased to announce that Colonel John Cavedo, Jr. (RET), is joining our company as Vice President of Business Development and Program Management. ...

In an effort to combat what can be an emotionally difficult holiday season, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) dedicated five days to a Warrior Wellness Telethon, reaching nearly 800 injured veterans and caregivers. The week-long endeavor was an...

Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) has announced that this spring, it will officially rename its Center for Advancement of Security Studies in honor of LTG H.R. McMaster, National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, and an esteemed alumnus...

Andrews Federal Credit Union recently received the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2017 Corporate Citizen Award. The Award is given to a company demonstrating strong involvement to better the quality of life in the Greater Springfield area....

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is the presenting sponsor for the upcoming 2018 Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) World Championship Rodeo. The event will take place on Oct. 25-27, at the Kansas...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Center is now urging US Navy Veterans or civilian employees of a US Navy Shipyard who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for instant access to some of the nation's...

Less than a week ago, two U.S. senators proposed bipartisan legislation that would increase restrictions on the VA home loan program, especially the VA IRRRL product. In reviewing this legislation, the CEO of Low VA Rates, Eric Kandell, discovered...

The American College Penn Mutual Center for Veterans Affairs reached a major milestone, surpassing the $2 million mark in total scholarships awarded to military veterans, active duty, and their spouses. According to the...

Every December, Dr. Leonard's®Healthcare Corp. comes together as a company ? and a family ? to give back to the community and give thanks to veterans with a generous donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #2179 in nearby Port Monmouth,...

Bethesda-based SANS Institute has been awarded an EARN (Employment Advancement Right Now) Implementation Grant from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR). SANS, the world's leading provider of cybersecurity training and...

The Army-Navy game is one of the most iconic sporting events in America, and veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) were there to witness this year's face-off. In partnership with USAA®, WWP connected several warriors with one another for...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We fear many US Navy Veterans recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their families, will put off talking to qualified lawyers to assist with a mesothelioma compensation claim. We frequently talk to Navy...

Founding Fathers' mission is to create superior quality American made products that support American Military families with 50 percent of its profits. Founding Fathers introduced their line of domestic premium lager beers in 2011 and has recently...

At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit Ukraine and Latvia from January 17 to 19, 2018. This...

Helping to advance revolutionary research in prostate cancer, Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, has donated $2.5 million to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to focus research on African-American men as well as...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans interested in the challenge of hunting birds recently connected with one another during a private-land hunt, in addition to shooting clays and learning how to clean their birds....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Lisa Campbell, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence and Marine Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada, becomes...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Center says, "We don't want a US Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma to torpedo their chances of getting the best possible financial compensation settlement because they hired a less-than-qualified law firm or...

About 3 in 10 U.S. military veterans used some form of tobacco product during 2010?2015, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Tobacco product use...

Computer researchers have found out that the main chip in virtually all computers?the CPU?has a hardware bug.  It's really a design flaw in the hardware that has been there for years, but has recently been discovered.  This is a big deal because it...

Code of Support Foundation (COSF) is honored to announce that Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine and Legendary Soul Mantm - Sam Moore have joined COSF's Advisory Board. In recent years, Chef Irvine and the Legendary Soul Man ? Sam Moore have demonstrated...

Grantham University has a proud tradition of serving military-related students which comprise about half of the university's enrollment. For yet another year, Grantham, a 100 percent online university, has been recognized for its service to the...

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has awarded $10 million to the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative in support of veterans' programs and services. The company's donation is part of a $30 million, multi-year investment aimed at veterans' recovery...

After last year's successful debut, thousands from the Canadian disability community will attend Abilities Expo Toronto at the International Centre on January 19-21, 2018. Designed to promote greater independence for people with disabilities, their...

Yesterday the nation's largest federal union, the American Federation of Government Employees, sent a letter to the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs leadership calling for an investigation into the two main contractors running the controversial...

The City of Inverness announces its unveiling of the new Military Service Memorial by celebrated sculptor Scott Stearman. Stearman will be an event speaker, and take part in the reveal. The lifelike bronze sculpture is of a male and female soldier...

In addition to enjoying the food, animals and entertainment during the 102nd  Pennsylvania Farm Show Jan. 6-13, military veterans are encouraged to stop by booth #255 in the Expo Hall and talk to Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)...

AliroGroup is pleased to announce that its employment referral platform Aliro and Veterans hiring platform AliroVets were featured on AMC Network's NewsWatch on January 8th. The clip is available for viewing here:...

GlobalMed, an international provider of telehealth solutions, today announced that its industry leading virtual health platform has earned the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Authority to Operate (ATO) on DoD networks. GlobalMed is the first...

In an effort to help veterans excel in civilian life, Bayer and VETTED today unveiled a new partnership in which Bayer will serve as title sponsor of VETTED's inaugural Veteran Accelerated Management Program (VAMP) at the University of Texas and...

Information Innovators, Inc. (Triple-i), a wholly owned subsidiary of Salient CRGT, Inc. was awarded a subcontract by AbleVets LLC to provide cyber security support services under a $47 million task order for Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA)...

On January 13-14, VetsinTech, the only non-profit organization focused 100 percent on helping military veterans transition into meaningful careers in the tech industry, will launch their inaugural national conference: The Invasion in Silicon Valley....

Service After Service (http://www.serviceafterservice.org/), a bipartisan political action committee (PAC) for and by military veterans, is expanding its support for vets running for public office. On January 1, the PAC launched a new website...

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes "The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Centennial Salute to the GI Bill," a multi-media exhibit, with a public reception and moderated panel discussion Jan. 17 at the historic home of the Los Angeles County...

Picturesque Red Rock Canyon was the setting for a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hiking event that gave injured veterans an opportunity to exercise and share quality time with their veteran peers and others from their community....

Injured veterans, along with family and friends, explored new worlds through virtual reality at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. Warriors and their families bonded while experiencing the cutting edge of gaming technology....

The National Council of Veteran Associations (NCVA) and The War Amps of Canada contend that Minister O'Regan's announcement regarding the long-awaited "lifelong pension" has failed to live up to the Liberal government's election commitment to address...

Injured veterans and their families rose to the challenge of a CrossFit® workout, a dynamic form of fitness training, at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) gathering. The Physical Health and Wellness class was all about moderate to...

FormFree® today announced that asset reports generated by its AccountChek® automated asset verification service meet all underwriting guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for loans guaranteed by its Loan Guaranty...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Center's top priority is seeing to it that a US Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma has immediate access to the nation's most skilled lawyers because the Veteran receiving the best possible financial...

The public is invited to an open house at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center (GMVC) located at 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, on Sunday, January 7, from 1-4 p.m. GMVC is one of six state veterans' homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) steps into its 15th year grateful for the opportunity to continue serving more than 135,000 injured veterans, their family members, and caregivers.   WWP connects injured veterans with its...

Experienced health coaches walked injured veterans through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) yoga session involving long-held breaths and deep stretches, followed by teachings on the recovery benefits of a holistic lifestyle....

Warriors learned proper rowing techniques and form, followed by an opportunity to test their new skills on the water in Mission Bay at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) rowing class. Injured veterans connected...

Operation FINALLY HOME is pleased to announce a new and upcoming project to provide a mortgage-free, custom-built home for a wounded "Aggie" veteran in South-Central Texas. Operation FINALLY HOME is honored to work with the Texas A&M graduate and...

United Spinal Association today announced that it has received a $500,000 grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to support weather related disaster relief efforts for the spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) community....

Purple Heart Homes (www.phhusa.org) is seeking to partner with HBA member contractors and suppliers to support veterans in their communities. Purple Heart Homes is attending the 2018 National Association of Home Builders' 76th International Builders...

Ashford University has awarded five military spouses Homefront Heroes Scholarships. Dr. Tony Farrell, acting executive dean of Ashford University's College of Education, presented the scholarships at Copley Symphony Hall in the Jacobs Music Center...

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library's new original exhibit, Lest We Forget: Sailors, Sammies and Doughboys Over There in WWI, explores the experiences of those who served in World War I and the role the United States played in ending the first...

Microsoft Corp. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) on Marine Corps Base Quantico on Monday, Jan. 8. The ceremony marks the first of four scheduled MSSA launches in early 2018 on the...