News by subject: VET

Entrepreneur Kelly Sills recognizes the commendable work of St. Vincent De Paul, a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for the homeless ? many of whom are military veterans. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs ? meant to be a...

On Aug. 6 the U.S. Senate unanimously passed S.613 [congress.gov], the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. The legislation requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a 5-year pilot program that...

The armed forces and first responders put their own lives on the line to protect U.S. citizens. Expressing gratitude for their sacrifice is a tall order. However, a local dealership Donaldson's VW is doing its small part with the Military and First...

As of July 30, 2021, Foxhole Technology, Inc. is proud to announce its transition to an employee-owned company. Spearheaded by BDO USA, LLP, a leading financial advisory company, the announcement of the sale to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan...

Thursday evening, executives, supporters, and heroes came together for the 10th Annual Denver Evening of Tribute benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation at Modern Aviation. The event raised over $1,000,000 for the Navy SEAL Foundation's mission to...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "If you are a Navy Veteran NCO or officer and you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or this is your loved one, please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at...

On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, the Bill Wilch Memorial 5K Run/Walk/22 Ruck will start at 9 am at Smith Park in Middletown, OH. At precisely 8:40 am, Team Fastraxtm will reverently skydive over the event with their majestic 2,000 square foot American...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced financial support to three organizations working to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. This support is made...

Tomorrow, Stryker sets up shop at TD Bank Ballpark with its "SmartRoboticstm Stadium" booth as part of its cross-country tour in partnership with Minor League Baseballtm (MiLBtm). On August 6 and August 7, Patriots fans are encouraged to attend a...

Achieve Partners today announced the acquisition of Freedom Learning Group (FLG), which trains Military Spouses and Veterans to develop online courses for colleges and employers including Google, Coursera, and Wiley. Founded by pioneering investors...

ForeverLawn® has teamed up with LifeGR® to support CEO, Jesse Johnson-Brower, on his nearly 500-mile memorial walk from the World Trade Center National Memorial in New York, to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., to the Pentagon...

The 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show will take flight at the Russell Regional Airport in Rome, GA on Oct. 30-31. The event will feature headlining performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force ACC A-10 Thunderbolt II...

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is one of the nation's oldest advocacy groups for people who have mesothelioma and their top priority for an individual who now has this rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure is that they receive the best possible...

To show appreciation for those who serve the community, all active military personnel and law enforcement officers will be granted free entry into XFC 45/YoungGuns, which take place Friday, Aug. 6 at The DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI, Xtreme...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce new funding recipients under the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund and the launch of the 2021 call for applications. Minister...

The Veterans of the American Legion Richard Pogue Post #81 hope you will join us Thursday, August 12th for the dedication of the first memorial in Wyoming honoring Native American-Indigenous Veterans and their military service. Several state and...

The first Fisher House in Maine was officially dedicated by Fisher House Foundation President David Coker and VA Maine Healthcare System Medical Center Director Tracye B. Davis today in a ceremony at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The...

Mintz Group, a global leader in investigative and due diligence services, announced that Patricia Astorga, former prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice and experienced corporate litigator, has joined the firm. Patricia is succeeding Andy...

Today The Up Center announced a $250,000 donation from TowneBank to support The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at The Up Center to better address the increasing and developing mental health needs of our military community over the next 5...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce new funding recipients under the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund and the launch of the 2021 call for applications. Minister...

Knowesis, Inc. (Knowesis) announces the follow-on contract award in support to the Army Public Health Center (APHC), a field operating agency of the U.S. Army Medical Command, in Edgewood Maryland.  The APHC enhances Army readiness by identifying...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced a partnership with Triple Impact Connections, a veteran-owned communications solutions firm, to bring jobs to military spouses across the United States. The...

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 contributions, many Canadians...

As we mark 85 years since the unveiling of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, the forests and trees surrounding the national historic sites in France are nearing the end of their lifespan. It is our duty as Canadians to ensure the sustainability of...

Beem and Sparkrise announced today that they are hosting a once-in-a-lifetime digital event featuring the legendary movie Top Gun (1986). The event, titled "Top Gun Summer Celebration", will be streamed from Val Kilmer's (Top Gun's Iceman) HelMel...

According to the US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate, "If your loved one is a Navy Veteran who decades ago had significant exposure to lung cancer on a navy ship, submarine or at a shipyard please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst...

The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is pleased to announce our newly appointed TVC Executive Board member, Richard V. Spataro, Esquire who joins a distinguished group of veteran advocates championing the mission of TVC....

The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility. The Independence Fund knows that the more than 800,000 brave men and women who served in...

Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), America's leading veteran-owned and operated coffee company, is proud to join forces with premier archers from all over the United States as a USA Archery partner during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games....

Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc., inventors of Steripath®, the only FDA 510(k)-cleared device platform indicated to reduce blood culture contamination for sepsis testing,1 today commended the U.S. House of Representatives following the passage of...

Easterseals Oregon has announced its plan to host the "Les Schwab Walk, Run & Roll'' fundraiser after having to cancel most of their annual fundraising events last year, including their popular Bloomfest event. Walk, Run & Roll Oregon 2021 is a...

Among Canada's many contributions during the Second World War, the Examination Unit (XU) was a civilian cryptographic bureau that contributed to Allied efforts to break the codes and ciphers used in communications signals between 1941 to 1945....

Showing a continued commitment to make higher education more accessible, American Public University System (APUS) and Miami Dade College (MDC) are partnering to enable more students to earn bachelor's and graduate degrees by pursuing guided academic...

Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting today announced a Champion Founding Sponsorship with Camp Resilient. With the $20,000 donation, Camp Resilient will be one step closer to actualizing its goal of creating a 100-acre camp....

Knowesis, Inc. (Knowesis) was awarded prime status for the SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) contract (contract number N0017821D9165). SeaPort-NxG provides for Engineering and Program Management Services spanning the entire spectrum of mission...

Today, the United Service Organizations (USO) and Coursera ? one of the world's leading online learning platforms ? announced a specially designed course to help active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members navigate the challenges of...

BrandMaker, the leading innovator in Marketing Operations and Marketing Resource Management solutions, has announced Jeffrey A. Cross' appointment to Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director of North America. He will lead the...

Certified Piedmontese donates $40k to 2,222 Inc. nonprofit in assist of military, military spouses, and veterans with transition, PTSD support, therapy, and education as part of the Guest Chef Series launched by Casa Bovina, Certified Piedmontese's...

On Sunday morning, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched its signature event to mark the 20th anniversary of September 11th 2001 - The NEVER FORGET Walk, a 537-mile journey from Washington DC to Shanksville, PA to New York City. Chairman and CEO...

CoachMePlus, the only enterprise-level and flexible digital fitness platform that helps coaches work with athletes to achieve their fitness goals, announced today a new program with the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP). The CoachMePlus unique hybrid...

Peraton has received a contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide infrastructure-as-a-managed service (laaMS) for storage and computing infrastructure facilities across the U.S. and globally. The fixed-price contract is worth up...

The Security Services market is poised to grow by USD 108.2 Billion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6.13% during the forecast period. ...

With food banks operating on or near every military installation in the United States and a growing need for food among military families Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced an additional $100,000 investment in MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger...

Jerrod Sessler, the ultra-popular Republican challenger to impeachment-voting Rep. Dan Newhouse in WA-04, is hitting on all cylinders in his march to the Capital. Sessler, a successful businessman, made news with his announcement to run for Congress...

Pixela Pictura Films announces Academy Award® winner Casey Affleck as the Executive Producer for their new documentary film, Tougher Than A Tank. The film examines the physical and emotional recovery of two veterans while exemplifying the need for...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging the family of a Navy Veteran who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma to put a premium on hiring one of the nation's top mesothelioma attorneys to make certain the best compensation...

Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc.(Picis) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Kreker as the new Vice President of Customer Support. "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the amazing Picis team again. In my two years as Picis'...

"Help Me, I'm Married in the Military: Practical Insights for a Strong Marriage": an inspiring discussion of key marital components. "Help Me, I'm Married in the Military: Practical Insights for a Strong Marriage" is the creation of published author...

Today, AARP Pennsylvania announced five Pennsylvania organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants ? part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement...

Data services startup AstrumU® today announced it has been selected by T-Mobile to support the company's latest efforts to recruit and train active-duty military personnel, veterans and military families. The new initiative will incorporate...