News by subject: VET

Injured veterans and family support members recently connected over sage recovery advice during an all-female Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. West Point graduate, four-time Ironman Triathlon athlete,...

Before digital photography, people had to wait forever for their photos to come back from the lab, if they came back at all. But injured veterans recently learned how to be the artist, editor, photo lab, and publisher, as they discovered the...

Gardening has long been known to be therapeutic and beneficial to physical and mental health, which is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently invited veterans and their families to learn more about small-space gardening. Veterans learned that no...

Equinox, the high-performance lifestyle leader, today unveiled an unprecedented new take on its acclaimed "Commit To Something" campaign with "Commitment, A Collection by Equinox," featuring seven one-of-a-kind luxury goods inspired by the passion...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is now urging US Navy Veterans with mesothelioma to not incorrectly think their financial compensation claim will in some way involve the US Navy. If there is a lawsuit involving mesothelioma the financial compensation...

The South Carolina Gamecocks (Team Bloomin' Onion) were hungry for a victory at today's Outback Bowl! Thanks to their 26 ? 19 win over the Michigan Wolverines (Team Coconut Shrimp), Outback Steakhouse® will be offering free Bloomin' Onion appetizers...

"'Iron Mike' was a Marine's Marine. He impacted hundreds of thousands of Marines. His leadership during his service and after were exemplary," according to Laura Dietz, founder of Iwo Jima Flag Raising Monument West, a non-profit to build a new Iwo...

When an organization whose unofficial motto is "we put the 'fun' in dysfunctional" decides to do a fundraising calendar, you just might expect something out of the ordinary - and SD Gunner Fund's "Dudeoir" Calendar will not disappoint!  For those...

The U.S. military saw a number of newsworthy events during the past year, from the swearing in of a new president and commander-in-chief to deadly ship collisions in the Pacific that triggered a leadership reorganization of the Navy's 7th Fleet. The...

Fitlifeaudio, a young tech startup, announces the launch of an uncanny campaign devoted to serving their customers.  In an effort to show how committed the company is to setting themselves apart from their competitors, they've launched a campaign...

Injured veterans and their loved ones tapped into their inner Clark Griswold by joining Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at Pine Tree Barn to pick out, cut down, and take home their own Christmas trees, as well as visit with Santa....

The U.S. military has long discouraged service members from reporting UFO sightings, sometimes silencing them through threats, detention, and harsh interrogation. Now, in the wake of a New York Times report on how the Pentagon investigates...

Lucy Pet presents its 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade Float Entry: "Paws for Life" "We are honored to be working with such heroic animals and the people who love them," said Joey Herrick, President and Founder of The Lucy Pet Foundation and Lucy...

The holiday season provides a welcome break from the fast pace of our day-to- day lives. It is an occasion to celebrate, to recharge and to enjoy ourselves. It is also a time of giving and sharing.  In this spirit, I offer my best wishes to you, the...

Governor Tom Wolf, Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's adjutant general, and numerous members of the Pennsylvania National Guard recently visited Commonwealth residents at Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' (DMVA) State Veterans Homes...

The Royal Canadian Legion is encouraged after reviewing initial details of a new pension for life option for Veterans, released by Veterans Affairs Canada. Read more at: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/pension-for-life...

TechMIS has received an award on the Veteran Enterprise Contracting for Transformation and Operational Readiness (VECTOR) IDIQ contract.  The Department of Veterans Affairs intends VECTOR to streamline contracting with Service Disabled Veteran-Owned...

Injured veterans, including their friends and families, took full advantage of the opportunity to let their inner-child out to make new friends and play during the Christmas Festival at Peddler's Village. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and...

Bravo1Repair has begun to raise $25,000 through the crowd sourcing site GoFundMe as a way to launch a Smartphone repair business started and run by military veterans.  The site is now up and running and can accessed at:...

Oasys International Corporation (Oasys) is excited to announce that John R. "Bob" Nunnally, Jr. has joined Oasys as the Director of Corporate Growth and Development. In this role, Bob, a well-known figure in Federal and Commercial Information...

Army veteran James Webb writes about the anguish warriors endure, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), when returning from war. His book (working title "Tom's Revenge") addresses the physical and mental health issues veterans faced in a...

Thousands of warriors pedaled thousands of miles in 2017 as part of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® events across America. For many, the event was an introduction to how WWP serves warriors, their families, and caregivers through free...

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canada's Veterans and their families. Canada owes an enormous debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in uniform and it is our responsibility to ensure that they have access to the...

Fortune has named USAA as one of its 2017 Blue Ribbon Companies, a list of 32 organizations recognized on four or more of Fortune's most rigorous lists. "This is a great honor and speaks volumes about our mission,...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce details...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce details...

The Royal Canadian Legion is wishing troops overseas a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays through its support of Operation Santa Claus once again this year. Over 2,400 red gift bags were assembled by the Legion's Dominion Command staff and packaged...

Aerotek, a leading provider of recruiting and staffing services, announced today it was named a 2018 Military Friendly® Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. The award recognizes companies for how well their military recruiting program...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce details...

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation commends Congress for passing the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act today. The Foundation, which has fought for passage of this bill over the past two years, is pleased to see...

2017 was a monumental year for Fortis Energy Services. In a year in which companies still struggled to find their footing, Fortis continued to grow. Fortis owes this achievement to discipline and dedication in all facets of the company's operations....

This December Two Northeast Ohio apartment communities owned and managed by Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. recently teamed up to host a "party with a purpose" at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, raising close to $6,500 for two local charities....

In 1992, a wreath-maker from Maine had 5,000 extra wreaths. Rather than letting them go to waste, he gave the wreaths as a gift of thanks for the service and sacrifice made by our nation's military so he could live freely to work and raise his...

Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road Highway Safety Program celebrated the arrival of the Wreaths Across America convoy at Arlington National Cemetery. "The trucking industry is one of the most...

Although baseball season is officially over for the year, veterans and their families recently enjoyed a special tour of Globe Life Park with the Texas Rangers and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Baseball fans followed a guided tour for a unique...

Serving in any branch of the military can be a deeply enriching experience. But while service members are lauded for their sacrifices, they often need to finance their educations by taking out student loans. In return for their service, there are...

NYU Langone Health announced today that more than $2 million was raised at the Bank of America Annual Art Auction on December 13, 2017, in Manhattan. The auction, which included works from the company's own collection, was conducted by Sotheby's and...

LINE-X, a global leader in extreme performance protective coatings complemented with first-rate Truck Gear by LINE-X accessories, will honor United States military servicemembers and veterans at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl for the second...

To celebrate last night's world premiere of Pitch Perfect 3, the USO partnered with Universal Pictures to host more than 200 service members at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Five service members had the chance to walk the red carpet alongside the...

ArcBest® , a leading logistics company with creative problem solvers who deliver integrated solutions, is pleased to announce that its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight® has received a Pro Patria Award to recognize its support of employees who...

The largest McAlister's Deli® franchisee, The Saxton Group, recently completed its Cookies for a Cause campaign, which raised support for the warriors Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) serves. The campaign was a huge success with 96,000 camouflage and...

With at least 100 to 150 feet of prime diving visibility below them off Molokini Beach, injured veterans and their families mingled with unique fish and wildlife at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. The group put on masks,...

Members of the community and volunteers from the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie will place wreaths on each of the 1,324 graves in its veterans cemetery in coordination with the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday,...

Mobile phone customers can be part of the largest sustainable program in history that will help those who once put their lives on the line to keep our country safe. ROK Mobile, home of the best deal in wireless communications, will launch a unique...

As hundreds of donated Wreaths Across America trucks deliver 1.5 million wreaths to veterans' gravesites across the country, a new interactive map allows anyone in the world to follow the trucks online. The map, powered by real-time tracking and...

Cubic Corporation today announced its designation as a Bronze Military Friendly® Employer awardee by Victory Media. The Bronze Award winners have programs that scored within 40 percent of the tenth ranked organization in its category. First...

For the ninth consecutive year, Ameren has been nationally recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM, and Military Spouse. "Our military veteran employees have...

Realtor.com® today unveiled The Big Move, an original video series that tells the story of a young military family as they search for and make their dream home become a reality. The series, sponsored by Veterans United Home Loans, follows Air Force...

The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is offering a new scholarship program specifically for veterans of the U.S. military. The program will provide four full-ride scholarships for a juris...

MyComputerCareer has teamed up with Military Makeover in a three-part series airing on Lifetime Television® as Military Makeover's educational partner. MyComputerCareer is a nationally accredited school that offers Information Technology Programs for...