News by subject: VET

To help members of the military and their families recover and heal, the American Red Cross has created a new set of workshops teaching easy-to-use skills that connect the body with the mind to help participants cope with stress and trauma....

#HealingtheWounds, a non-profit founded to benefit and mentor the children of our Nation's fallen heroes in law-enforcement and military announced its launch today.  #HealingTheWounds will provide long-term, ongoing mentoring and support to these...

In a study released Nov. 9 by J.D. Power, Veterans United Home Loans received the highest score of more than 25 mortgage lenders for customer satisfaction. Veterans United received an Overall Satisfaction Index rating of 889 based on a 1,000 point...

Realtor.com® and Veterans United Home Loans today announced that recently retired United States Air Force Veteran Master Sergeant Tony Waddell of Syracuse, N.Y. has won the $250,000 prize (less tax withholding) for the Veterans United Home Loans and...

Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated- chain of hair salons in the country, announced today that 60,000 haircuts will be donated to former service men and women through its November Share-A-Haircut program. For every haircut purchased...

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, was listed by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 100 Franchises for Veterans in 2017. The list features award-winning franchises whose...

For the first time in eight years, the top concern of military families is the impact of military service on their families, according to the 2017 Blue Star Families (BSF) annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS). "The 2017 Military Family...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, will host a public Town Hall in North Bay, Ontario, for Veterans, military and RCMP members, families, and other interested parties. This is an opportunity for the Ombudsman to hear the concerns of the...

Winston Churchill said: "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, the HEAL foundation held its 3rd Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser. As one enthusiastic attendee, Mike...

National children's dental provider Kool Smiles today announced more than four tons (8,594 pounds) of Halloween candy collected during its sixth annual Operation Troop Treats, the nation's largest dentist-sponsored Halloween candy exchange benefiting...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will be in North Bay, Ontario, on November 15-16 to meet with Veterans and their families, Veterans' organizations, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and municipal leaders. "I am looking forward to...

Continuing its commitment to producing digital series that explore and document people living life to the fullest and defying expectations, AARP Studios announced today the launch of Badass Pilot: The Series. The unscripted five-part digital...

Injured veterans may have walked in empty-handed, but by the end of a recent series of classes with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), they left with electric guitars they built on their own. These WWP gatherings empowered...

Beginning this month, veterans in New York can use GI Bill benefits to access training through General Assembly, the pioneering provider of accelerated tech training programs designed to equip job-seekers with in-demand skills. Veterans who are...

Atlas Roofing Corporation has announced a new partnership with Veterans Community Project, a Kansas City-based nonprofit working to eliminate veteran homelessness through transitional housing solutions and social services. Atlas Roofing will...

U.S. Army Veteran Major Peter Way had a new reason to commemorate Veteran's Day this year, as he was presented with the keys to a brand new cargo van, courtesy of TrueCar as part of their DrivenToDrive program. Way, a resident of Augusta, Ga., was...

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces that Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Monday morning, November 13, 2017, in Concord, Massachusetts, at the age of 93. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., a native of Fall...

Consumer Reports has named Omaha-based Wounded Warriors Family Support among five High-Rated Veterans Charities.  The ratings feature data from charity watchdogs CharityWatch, Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance. "We are honored to...

Lockheed Martin announced Staff Sgt. Robert Bartlett and Staff Sgt. Jay Fondren as the recipients of the 2017 Lockheed Martin Fighting Spirit Scholarship. For the second consecutive year Lockheed Martin has sponsored the scholarship program, an...

Today, the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, along with New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, other state officials and Barclays Group Chief Executive Officer Jes Staley, announced the launch of the Veterans Future Lab, a technology...

Aimpoint Research has recently been certified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  This noteworthy distinction is made to officially recognize qualified veteran-owned businesses and to ensure...

With extensive background in Clinical Systems Analysis, J P Systems, Inc.  subject matter experts helped achieve a key milestone this summer, contributing to improved Veteran's access to their own personal health records via "My HealtheVet". My...

Senator Elizabeth Dole, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin, and former First Lady Laura Bush are joining hundreds of military caregivers, government officials, industry, and non-profit leaders in the nation's...

Men's Wearhouse and Kenneth Cole Productions launched the AWEARNESS Kenneth Cole collection in November 2015 with the mission to create tailored clothing so the modern man can "look good, for good." This Veterans Day, Men's Wearhouse and Kenneth Cole...

Moores Clothing for Men and Kenneth Cole Productions launched the AWEARNESS Kenneth Cole collection in November 2015 with the mission to create tailored clothing so the modern man can "look good, for good."  This Remembrance Day, Moores and Kenneth...

As the holiday season quickly approaches, hundreds of local Allstate agency owners throughout the Northeast are teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to spread holiday cheer. From now until Friday, December 15, select Allstate agency...

"This Veteran's Day we give thanks to our country's veterans and show reverence for the sacrifices they have made for our country. However, it is critical to provide year-round support for this community including access to quality healthcare and...

New York-based Columbia Care applauds Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing Assembly Bill A7006/Senate Bill S5629 adding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition eligible for care under the state's medical marijuana program.  The...

Marking the 75th anniversary of a unique charity founded by the sport of bowling, the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) (www.BowlforVeterans.org) raised more than one million dollars this year to provide recreational and therapeutic programs and...

This Veterans Day, American Trucking Associations and America's Road Team recognize the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and thank the thousands of veterans who continue to serve America as trucking industry professionals....

Canadians paid their respects to Canada's Fallen by taking part in ceremonies across the country today, many joining the National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial....

Canadians paid their respects to Canada's Fallen by taking part in ceremonies across the country today, many joining the National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial. Tens of thousands of...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency...

White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, is honoring veterans and all members of the military on Veterans Day today, Saturday, November 11, by offering a free combo meal to those who dine in one of the nearly 400 White Castle...

This is the season of remembrance, and it is important that we take the time to reflect and to give thanks to our Canadian veterans. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my most profound gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: "Today, we pause to remember and honour the Canadian women and men who have served our country and stood on guard for us and the values we hold dear....

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) led efforts in the U.S. House to support veterans this week, including passing legislation to reform veterans' mental health care (HR 918), urging Congress to pass the Deborah Sampson Act (HR 2452), a bill she...

Canada's Veterans have served our country with bravery, honour, and dignity for generations. We remember those who gave their lives in service, and support those who continue to serve our country today. This Veterans' Week, we reflect on the...

Joe Vargas, CEO of Cloud N9NE Syrup and the Las Vegas entrepreneur behind the viral sensation "Fake Melania" tweet, is looking to give back after seeing an increase in business related to the tweet.  Joe Vargas, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, is...

TimkenSteel Corporation , a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, was honored to accept The American Legion Large Employer of Veterans Award at an annual company breakfast held this morning to recognize members of its workforce who...

Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States, a day honoring the men and women who have served in the American Armed Forces. In commemoration of this event, the State of Qatar recognizes the thousands of American servicemen and women...

'The gastro-intestinal surgery was successful. I am starting to feel better and expect to make a full recovery," said Minister O'Regan. 'I have to remain in hospital for a few more days of observation, but my doctors have agreed that I can...

American Advisors Group (AAG), the leading reverse mortgage lender in the nation, today announced that it has been actively recruiting military veterans through Hire Our Heroes (HOH), a nonprofit organization that trains, mentors and coaches veterans...

"On Remembrance Day, we recognize the sacrifice of Veterans killed in action and those wounded in the service of Canada, many living with the physical and mental scars of war. At the Mental Health Commission of Canada we are committed to improving...

Commemoration at the National War Memorial in Ottawa   WHAT: The Royal Canadian Legion presents the National Remembrance Day Ceremony WHEN: Saturday, November 11, activity begins at 10:00 am, official...

AliroGroup is pleased to announce the launch of AliroVets, the first employment referral platform to focus specifically on helping veterans and their families find post-military career opportunities. "Veterans should be a hiring priority for every...

In honor of Veteran's Day, American Addiction Centers (AAC) is providing 30 days of free inpatient care to five members of the armed forces who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction. "No one is immune from...

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans, will provide the perfect opportunity to honor Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star Families in a more intimate setting when the Blue Skies For The Good Guys and Gals Warrior...

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ad Council's Emmy-award-winning diversity and inclusion public service campaign, Love Has No Labels, is launching a video to celebrate all those who serve our country. The video, developed by Jack Morton Worldwide,...

In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, Hyundai Motor America is thanking the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by doubling its military incentive and offering a stackable $1,000 discount on all new 2017 and 2018 model year Hyundai vehicles. This...