News by subject: VET

One-in-five veterans deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq lives with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That estimate, from a RAND study, helps make the invisible wound of war one of the signature injuries of the global war on terror....

To raise support for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), The Saxton Group, McAlister's Deli's largest franchisee, will kick off the next iteration of its Cookies for a Cause campaign. Throughout November, McAlister's Deli will sell cookies with...

To celebrate the life of Major General Tim Lowenberg, as well as his decades of honorable service to his state and nation, WGU Washington is proud to offer the Major General Tim Lowenberg Heroes Scholarship. Three Washington heroes will be selected...

Christmas Decor, a leading holiday lighting and decorating franchise, has teamed up with Birds Eye View Project to launch Patriotic Pines in an effort to show support and bring awareness to military and first responder communities across the United...

IHOP® Restaurants is honored to partner with Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFPF), an organization that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. During the...

To celebrate America's veterans this year, Denny's invites active, inactive and military personnel into its booths on Friday, Nov. 10 to enjoy a free Build Your Own Grand Slam® as a thank you for their service and dedication to the nation. On...

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of...

Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, will show its appreciation for military men and women this Veterans Day. As an act of gratitude, Regal will...

Continuing their commitment to excellence in high-quality patient centered care and service to the community, Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has proudly partnered with the Georgia Dental Foundation to provide complimentary orthodontic care to...

NexGenT, a company that provides IT training through its custom-built LMS and also in-person, announced its official launch. NexGenT is on a mission to end the IT skills gap by providing real world job-ready skills training. Terry Kim and Jacob...

The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "We are urging an employee of any type of company providing services to the federal government to call us anytime at 866-714-6466 if the company has falsely labeled itself as a Disabled Veteran or minority...

For the tenth consecutive year, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® will honor veterans and active members of the United States military by offering each a free meal at any of the nearly 1,800 Applebee's restaurants in the United States on Veterans...

In time for National Caregiver month this November, Canary Health and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announce their continued partnership, extending their commitment to Veterans and their Caregivers of all eras. The Veterans Health...

thinkThin®, a leading maker of protein-packed products created for active, busy women who care about what they eat, today announced its plan to elevate and amplify the entrepreneurial opportunities of the more than 15 million female veterans and...

Sometimes, a reliable set of wheels is all that stands between a veteran and their dreams. This month, more than 100 veterans and their  families will be getting keys to newly-refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive's fifth annual Keys to...

The Royal Canadian Legion's Dominion President David Flannigan is honoured to introduce Mrs. Diana Abel as the National Silver Cross Mother for 2017. Mrs. Abel's only son, Corporal Michael David Abel, died on May 3,...

American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan issued the following statement regarding today's truck attack in New York City. "Today's senseless attack upon innocent civilians is just another reminder of why The American Legion is fully...

The United States (U.S.) Army has just awarded Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) a contract valued at nearly $4 million for services over the next four years to support the Test Network Modernization (TNM) effort.  Under the TNM Expertise Support contract,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) embraced the Halloween spirit by inviting local warriors and their families for an afternoon of fun and healing at its annual Halloween event. WWP staff transformed their headquarters into...

General Services Administration (GSA) announced on Thursday October 26, 2017, MicroTechnologies, LLC (MicroTech) was selected as one of 70 firms awarded a position on the VETS 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). VETS 2 is a ten-year,...

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who is most famously known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump, was announced today as the 2018 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal. Sinise will ride in the 129th Rose Parade®...

Major donors who helped fund construction of the Lee & Penny Anderson Defenders Lodge, a PenFed Foundation project, were honored at a celebration dinner in San Francisco Oct. 27. The Defenders Lodge provides free lodging for veterans and their...

Shari's Café and Pies announced today special weekday pricing for families with kids eating for just $1 October 30th-November 10th, and a salute to our military with a free pancake breakfast for all current and former military on Veterans Day,...

When: Thursday, November 9th, 11:00am Eastern Where: Pershing Park, corner of 14th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission will host a ceremonial groundbreaking for America's World War I...

Veterans Advantage, PBC, creator of the leading secure military and veteran ID card in America, has just launched an omni-channel marketing platform, powered by a new digital Military Discounts Marketplace that reimagines how corporations can offer...

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® will honor our nation's heroes this Veterans Day by offering military veterans a complimentary slice of its Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake. Guests of Cracker Barrel are also invited to help America's military...

Nuvision Credit Union today announced that it will serve active military and veterans a free tank of gasoline and free breakfast on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017. The event is Nuvision's way to thank and to show gratitude to the men and women who...

In advance of Veterans Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in partnership with Johnson & Johnson , today announced a new public service announcement, "No Veteran Left Behind," to address the tragic rate of Veteran suicides. Experience the...

Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, honored Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole for their commitment to public service and especially their devoted leadership and support of veterans. An announcement was...

Today, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that provides adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announced its Veterans Day Celebrity campaign lineup. Cher, George Clooney, Ben Stiller and Jake Tapper are among the notable...

The Royal Canadian Legion is set to launch the 2017 version of its Virtual Poppy Drop in Ottawa this evening, with a digital light show featuring 117,000 virtual poppies representing each of Canada's fallen since the beginning of the First World War....

More than 116,000 people have already viewed part of a recent Facebook Live event to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) produced "Suicide Awareness: What You Should Know" in partnership with the Department of...

The leader of the nation's largest veterans' service organization expressed concern over the loss of financial protections for veterans and servicemembers in the wake of a U.S. Senate late night vote on Wednesday. Fifty-one members of the Senate...

Trees for Troops, a program that provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to members of all branches of the United States military and their families, was honored today as a recipient of the 2017 Spirit of Hope Award in a ceremony at the Pentagon....

Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby will show its gratitude for veterans and other local "heroes" by participating in the sixth annual "Wills for Heroes" event on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. The pro bono event will be held at the office of Legal...

The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate veteran, service member, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct. 30-Nov. 3....

WHAT: Visual launch of The Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Drop and National Poppy Campaign on Parliament Hill. The Last Post will be played on the Peace Tower bells by Dominion Carillonneur Dr. Andrea McCrady before the first Poppy falls on the...

Zenoss Inc., the leader in Software-Defined IT Operationstm, today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Cyber Security (OCS) has selected Zenoss Service Dynamics to provide holistic health and performance insights for all...

Hurricane Maria roared ashore in Puerto Rico on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 20. The powerful storm packed sustained winds of more than 150 mph, whipping through an island nation already impacted by another hurricane just weeks earlier....

WHO: Monsoon: Steak & Sushi (www.monsoonny.com) WHAT: Monsoon Veterans Thanksgiving WHEN: Thursday, November 23, 2017 WHERE: 48 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 631.587.4400 Monsoon: Steak & Sushi (www.monsoonny.com) proudly continues the...

The Government of Canada recognizes the sacrifice and service that Veterans and their families have made to this country. Recognizing this, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide them with the support they need, when and where they need...

As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars® Pizza is offering all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo at participating stores...

Bunker 27, newly licensed by the U.S. Air Forcetm whose mission honors those who keep us free, past, present and future and commemorates military aviation, today announced the launch of its new U.S. Air Forcetm Apparel Collection. ...

Do you need help in developing stories for your Remembrance Day coverage? Library and Archives Canada is here to help. We are one of the most-consulted memory institutions when it comes to Remembrance Day and military...

NASA has awarded 24 Multiple Award Construction Contract Two (MACC-II) contracts to 20 small businesses and four large firms for general construction services at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and several other agency...

The AFL-CIO is pledging to work with the American Federation of Government Employees to fight efforts to privatize veterans' health care and to restore due process rights for VA workers. On Tuesday, delegates to...

As we celebrate Canada's 150th birthday it is important that we honour those who stood on guard to make our country strong and free. This November 11th, Sunnybrook Veterans Centre will be planting a patriotic sea of Canadian flags for over 400 of our...

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the signing of a single store development agreement with new franchise group, TA Treats, LLC, to develop a standalone ice cream shop in the Okemos area of...

Talking Rain Beverage Company®, the maker of Sparkling Ice® flavored sparkling waters, is proud to share results from the brand's second year of involvement with the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit organization created to honor America's veterans...

FirstLight Home Care, a leading national provider of non-medical home care, was ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises for veterans. FirstLight was ranked at No. 51 of 150 companies evaluated based on veteran incentives, support...