News by subject: VET

AR15Discounts.com, an online AR15 Parts Warehouse is announcing a discount program for Veterans, Active Duty Military and non-military customers who donate $5 or more to a Veterans Charity of their choosing. Instead of using this sacred holiday as...

Veteran owned business and custom longboard maker KOTA Longboards® today announced a campaign designed to give back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). KOTA, which stands for Knights of the Air, has a strong affinity for the military community and...

For the sixth consecutive year, Veterans Advantage, PBC, is proud to announce that it will act as the presenting sponsor for Veterans Week NYC, with the VetRewards Card once again the official secure ID card for attending Veterans....

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) will honor Maya Lin, the designer of The Wall, officially thanking her for her memorial design and for her lifetime of artistic work, at a special reception on November 10th at The Willard Hotel in...

Military.com is showcasing Veterans Day Discounts again this year with one of the most comprehensive lists of over 100 restaurants, retailers, and travel and recreation organizations seeking to show their appreciation for service members, veterans,...

Rocky Ridge Trucks launched the True American Hero Truck Giveaway at SEMA 2017. Rocky Ridge plans to award a one-of-a-kind lifted 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to a military veteran, first responder, volunteer, or other public service member who goes...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today reacted to the new tax reform plan via a strongly worded letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal, saying in part that the provisions will "eliminate...

Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, has announced the #PetsPlusVets campaign, designed to draw attention to the positive impact pets have on active and former United States service men and women....

Fazoli's, the nation's largest fast casual Italian chain, is showing support to our nation's heroes this Veterans Day by offering all active, inactive and retired military personnel a free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, no purchase necessary...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced it has named Army Sergeant Shaun Castle as National Deputy Executive Director.  A Paralyzed Veterans' member since 2014, Castle has been a key contributor to Paralyzed Veterans'...

Veterans' Week, observed annually from November 5 to 11, is a time for Canadians to unite and recognize the bravery and sacrifices made by generations of men and women in uniform. In 2017, it is also an occasion to mark the 100th anniversary of the...

For the past eight years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has surveyed wounded veterans registered with the organization. The annual polling represents the largest and most comprehensive annual survey conducted by a veterans service organization. It...

To honor all those who have served our country, nonprofit, online WGU North Carolina is offering scholarships for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military family members who want to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in high-demand...

In honor of Veterans' Day and the tens of thousands of U.S. military personnel who return to civilian life each year, Monster?a global leader in connecting people to jobs?is proud to name the Best Companies for Veterans in 2017. This is Monster's...

This Veteran's Day, Chuck E. Cheese's will thank veterans for their service by offering one free personal pizza to military veterans at all U.S. restaurants. "At Chuck E. Cheese's we're proud to honor the men and women...

Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa and Mr. Mark O'Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History and Canadian...

Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, join Canadian youth and...

The Battle of Vimy Ridge proved to be a great triumph, but it came at a heavy cost. It was 100 years ago that the 100,000 Canadians who served there suffered more than 10,600 casualties, nearly 3,600 of which were fatal. In April of this year,...

Christmas Decor has launched its fifteenth consecutive Decorated Family Program to transform the homes of servicemen and woman into magical winter wonderlands this holiday season. With more than 450,000 American men and women deployed overseas, the...

The Royal Newfoundland Regiment served with great courage and sacrifice during the First World War. The Government of Canada and the people of Newfoundland are grateful for their tremendous sacrifice. Today marked the official Government of Canada...

Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa and Mr. Mark O'Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History and Canadian...

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced that Peter Sefzik, Comerica Bank Texas Market President, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve. The signing ceremony took place at...

VIA Rail will be distributing poppies on its trains across the country until November 11 to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to the military community. In addition, some VIA Rail cars will have a large poppy decal on their exterior ? the flower...

Runnymede Healthcare Centre will be joined by the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country to protect rights and freedoms around the world. The hospital will also be honouring its patient veterans...

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today publicly announced the launch of its 2018 Education and Training Foundation grant cycle.  Through its Foundation, the organization invests annually in projects, conferences and symposia that...

For families of deployed military personnel and post 9/11 veterans with a service-connected disability, clearing driveways and sidewalks of snow and ice can be a real hardship. Not only is it physically taxing but it...

Canada's Veterans, those who gave their lives in service, and those who continue to serve our country today, deserve our greatest recognition and appreciation. This Veterans' Week, we also reflect specifically on the courage and bravery shown by...

As part of Veterans' Week, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will meet with members of the Canadian delegation who will soon be travelling to Belgium to take part in ceremonies...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Friday, November 3, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 9 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with United States Ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft. Prime Minister's Office Centre Block,...

Each year the nation pauses to thank our country's Military members for the numerous sacrifices they and their loved ones make throughout the year. While there are no words or dollars that can make up for the time away, Toys"R"Us® and Babies"R"Us®,...

In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, Weis Markets today announced the launch of a two-week campaign to support the Paralyzed Veterans of America's Mission: ABLE campaign, which encourages veterans and their families, corporate supporters and...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Friday, November 3, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 9 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with United States Ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft. Prime Minister's OfficeCentre Block,...

In honor of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line is enhancing its military offerings benefiting active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The cruise line is launching a new monthly cruise giveaway for military families who attend one of...

For 85 years, The Krystal Company has been devoted to service... but this year, on Veterans Day, the restaurant chain known for its signature square burgers will be honoring the service of those who protect and defend our country. During breakfast...

To honor all those who have served our country, nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU) is offering $500,000 in scholarships for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military family members who want to earn a bachelor's or...

This Veterans Day, Dunkin' Donuts will say thank you to those who serve by serving a free donut to Veterans and active duty military. On Saturday, November 11, anyone who shows a military ID at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide will...

In honor of Veterans Day, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is giving back. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Gourmet Burger Authoritytm is inviting all veterans and active duty military guests to enjoy a FREE Red's Tavern Doubletm Burger served with...

Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, underwent emergency surgery yesterday in Ottawa for a sudden and serious, but non-life-threatening medical issue. Minister O'Regan is expected to make a full...

League bowlers in Arizona played a critical role this year in the sport of bowling's own charity, the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) (http://www.BowlforVeterans.org) raising more than $42,000.00 to support BVL's mission to provide recreational and...

Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent released today Transitioning Successfully: A Qualitative Study. The aim of the study was to better understand what contributes to a successful transition from military to civilian life for medically released...

This Veterans Day, Social Security Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of Social Security planning software, offers veterans the opportunity to get more in Social Security retirement benefits with free access to its powerful online tool. This...

After four years and more than 80,000 military members served, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® announced it will be continuing its Veterans Day tradition of offering a free Choose 2 or Choose 3 Combo Meal to all active and retired military...

There's a lot of resources that go into serving over 100,000 wounded warriors, their family members, and caregivers. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is able to provide free programs and services and meet the needs of those we serve, because of donors...

In observance of Veterans Day and to give back to those who serve in the military, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is announcing its renewal of three notable initiatives to support veterans and their families. Fisher House...

For the seventh year, Westgate Resorts and CEO David Siegel are continuing the company tradition of honoring U.S. military personnel and their families by giving away 1,500 free vacations at www.WestgateSalutes.com. Over the past seven years, the...

In honor of Veterans Day, Abuelo's Mexican restaurants are pleased to support Homes For Our Troops and invite guests to enjoy Chile con Queso for a good cause during its "Queso for Heroes" fundraiser. Starting Thursday, November 9 through Sunday,...

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced more than $50 million in grants to more than 500 nonprofit organizations across 50 countries globally. The annual contributions include a three-year commitment of more than $25 million in support of veterans'...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day,...

On Monday, November 13, for the 17th consecutive year Golden Corral will once again thank more than 300,000 active duty and retired United States military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and beverage, while also raising...

American Family Care (AFC), the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine, announced today it will offer military veterans free flu shots on Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11. The announcement is...