News by subject: VET

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members, Dr. Mei Kennedy and Melissa "echo" Greenlee. Dr. Kennedy and Ms. Greenlee, who have more than 40 years of experience advancing the successes of...

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced it will enter a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander in this year's Rebelle Rally, unveiling a rendering of the vehicle that will contest the grueling all-women's off-road navigational competition...

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) urges all Americans to join together on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in waving the American flag in remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th. The event will be hosted LIVE on its official...

Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2021 Cornerstone Award to Loren Dorshow, Executive Director at Car Donation Foundation and John Kitchens, Director of Corporate Citizenship at CSX...

Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Road) in partnership with the HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce a series of events in celebration of the 102nd National Convention of the American Legion from Tuesday, August 24...

Miller will serve as the keynote speaker for the Golf Tournament and Dinner-Gala, and he'll be joined on the dais by David Beamer, whose son, Todd, was among the courageous passengers who stormed the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93 on Sept. 11,...

Restore Liberty, a citizen-led organization, is sponsoring a peaceful veteran gathering on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.The Reaffirm and Remember Muster 2021 begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. ET, at the bottom of the steps at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. This...

?On Friday, The Independence Fund joined sixteen organizations to write an open letter to Congress and President Biden urging them to evacuate our fellow warriors in Afghanistan and Iraq, the interpreters and other support forces eligible for the...

While a great deal of uncertainty remains about the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, the United Service Organizations (USO) continues to support service members and military bases around the world with everything from snacks and toiletries...

As a retired member of the US Air Force, Col. Rick Mantei harbors a deep appreciation for the lives and efforts of our nation's veterans. So, when Dr. John B. Clark Jr. approached him and asked if he would help honor his late father John Blue Clark,...

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is speaking out against an attempt by organized medicine to delay the development and implementation of National Standards of Practice for healthcare professionals by the U.S. Department of...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is mounting a campaign to call and offer support to approximately 40,000 veterans of the Afghanistan War amid recent developments.     About 400 WWP teammates will be making calls to support...

Fire Department Coffee recently announced that they received formal recognition as a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)....

Imageware®  ("ImageWare" or "the Company"), a leader in biometric identification and authentication, and Four Points Technology, a partner/reseller, was awarded a three-year, $2.7 million contract by The Department of Veteran Affairs ("VA") under...

After thirteen years of political persecution and wrongful imprisonment, four U.S. veterans reunited last Christmas with their loyal families upon receiving Presidential pardons that some described as "an affront to justice."...

The United States Navy Memorial is proud to welcome Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Sean Buck to be the next guest of the SITREP speaker series. VADM Buck will join a long line of prestigious guests, including CNO Michael Gilday, MCPON Russ...

Iron-Leg Corp., a new Lancaster County non-profit dedicated to helping kids access the prosthetic limbs they need to live fuller happier lives, is launching its Inaugural Golf Outing on Sept. 11, 2021 to raise money for its latest recipient. ...

Wellovate LLC, a national leader in the clinical use of virtual reality (VR), today announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative using its Waya Health platform to enhance the care provided to U.S. military veterans....

As the global community watches the Taliban sweep across Afghanistan, the Centre of Excellence on PTSD (CoE ? PTSD) has been working closely with Canadian Veterans and their Families to more fully understand and appreciate the emerging impact this is...

The United States military can only hold on to its' service members for so long before they go in their own directions. Even the most esteemed General Officers need to find a life after the military. According to numbers directly from the Department...

Thursday, August 26 2:45 pm Legacy Run Arrival / Closing Ceremony. American Legion Post 58, 16837 E. Parkview Ave., Fountain Hills, Ariz., 85268 Hundreds of American Legion Riders arrive ending a 5-day scenic ride that began in Rogers, Ark., on Aug....

Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting today announced a sponsorship with the Veteran Golfers Association. The $25,000 donation will allow the Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) to continue bringing Veterans together through golf....

Since its creation, Vet Tix has now distributed over 10 million free event tickets to their VetTixers. That's the equivalent of more than the total population of the state of Michigan. By receiving donated event tickets, or monetary donations to...

James W. "Bill" Oxford, national commander of The American Legion, calls "the collapse of the Afghanistan government a sad event for humanity. The fall of Afghanistan in no way denigrates the honorable service of the men and women who served, bled,...

Helping to create pathways to careers in semiconductor manufacturing for U.S. military veterans, SEMI, the trade association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced a new partnership with Heroes MAKE...

Most people outside of the military have little exposure to the skills and experiences veterans gain during their years of service, says Mike Millett, co-founder of Epitome Risk, a leader in risk management, COVID-compliance measures, and safety...

Dr. Ivan Edwards, a physician and CEO of Jovana Rehabilitation & Pain, linked with Kyle Sinclair to break bread with top VFW post 688 leadership. They met on July 22, 2021, at the Dodging Duck eatery in Boerne, Texas. The VFW leaders involved in...

On Aug. 1, 2021, a group of cyclists left Santa Clara, California for the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge to officially start a 3,800-mile ride across America. The goal is to arrive in New York City and the Brooklyn Bridge in time for the 20th...

To help his fellow warriors heal, Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner opened up in a new interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky on The Dr. Drew Podcast. Speaking from the heart, Spooner described his military service, long-term...

Karen Radley Volkswagen, an automotive dealership in Woodbridge, Va., has an exclusive Hero Appreciation Program that includes special discounts for military personnel, teachers, police and fire workers. Eligible parties can take advantage of this...

For the first time, visitors will be able to see a live demonstration of a world-class military tank at the Dodge County Fair. A Leopard 1A5 (L1A5) Main Battle Tank will participate in the Badger State Tractor Pull, which will include some of the...

The VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that Christopher Buser, an Army Veteran, has been selected as the new deputy medical center director, effective Aug. 15. This is a new position reflecting the health care system's recent addition of...

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, which has been supporting the U.S. military and military animals for more than 100 years, commends the Senate's passage of the PAWS Act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers), and...

A fundraising effort organized by GovX?the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees?raised nearly $12,000 for Folds of Honor, the nonprofit dedicated to military families. Folds of...

Stryker is bringing its "SmartRoboticstm Stadium" booth to Polar Park, as it continues its national ballpark tour in partnership with Minor League Baseballtm (MiLBtm). On August 12 and August 13, Worcester Red Sox fans will have the opportunity to...

Southern Nazarene University (SNU), a private Christian liberal arts university located in the heart of Oklahoma City, announced today that the school has been recognized as a College of Distinction for its commitment to engaged, hands-on education....

Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the hiring of law enforcement trailblazer Chief Janine Roberts (retired) as its new Law Enforcement Liaison....

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore announced today the donation receipt of $1,250,000 from Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. food retailer....

RedTail LiDAR Systems, a leader in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror-based LiDAR technology, today unveiled the market introduction of the RTL-450 LiDAR sensor. The product will be launched at the XPONENTIAL 2021 Trade Show which is being...

In the news release, Revival Sash Appoints Alex Carey to Launch Southhampton, New York Operation, issued 11-Aug-2021 by Revival Sash over PR Newswire, the headline should read "Revival Sash Appoints Alex Carey to Launch Southampton, New York...

Revival Sash, a leading custom window & door manufacturer has appointed Alex Carey to lead its newly launched Southampton, New York operation. Alex brings 25 years of direct industry experience in the Empire State with Revival Sash, Taconic, and...

FIA Formula 3 driver JM Correa and racing sponsor Step One Automotive Group entered into an agreement today to partner with Operation Motorsport, a veteran-led non-profit whose mission is to engage ill and injured service members and veterans through...

BeeSeen Solutions, a Full-Service Digital Agency and Strategic Advisory with Expertise in Business Process Outsourcing, Digital Marketing, and Process Automation, Headquartered in Long Island, New York, is excited to announce its partnership with The...

ObserveID, a Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) leader with real-time identity intelligence, automation, and governance for hybrid and multicloud architectures, today announced it has engaged with its newest client, Team Rubicon, a...

Medicom, creator of the first federated health information network in the U.S., is pleased to announce it has been awarded five additional contracts with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The recent contract awards will enable Veterans Integrated...

Founded in 1981 to help paralyzed and disabled veterans improve their health and wellbeing, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week in New York City. Events kicked off on August 7 and will run through...

St. John's Northwestern Academies President, Major General Paul E. Lima, U.S. Army (Retired) and the Wisconsin Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA), was recognized as Emeritus by Acting Secretary of the Army, John Whitley, for his...

Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, announced the appointment of...

On Friday, July 30, 2021, Secretary Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez of the California State Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency met with local elected officials and leaders at San Diego's supportive housing community, Stella.  The property...

Veterans Affairs Canada Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world. Recognizing these...