News by subject: VET

Assertive Professionals (AP), announced today that the organization has been appraised at Maturity Level 3 for CMMI Services V2.0 (CMMI-SVC). The appraisal was conducted by the President and Lead Auditor of Delivery Excellence INC, a CMMI Institute...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will make an important announcement regarding support for the Fredericton...

4K Solutions®, the global leader in deployable 5G/4G/LTE mobile broadband solutions announces the availability of the world's first portable hand-carry 5G networking Mobile Broadband Kit ? MBKtm. 4K Solutions® announced today the release of the...

Today, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) officially announced the expansion of American Forces Travel, a leisure travel site created with Priceline, for current and retired members of all six branches of the U.S. military, the National...

Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly continues its 2021 Race Program with 3 great opportunities to participate. First, you are invited to take a summer trip and join WAA in-person for the STEM TO STONE REMEMBRANCE RUN on July 24th from the Tip-lands...

American Legion Post 107 and Hoboken Councilman Phil Cohen today announced that the Post's nonprofit Veterans Center of Hoboken has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the JBJ Soul Foundation, founded by Jon Bon Jovi, as the Post creates new...

The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD announces the opening this summer of Camp Valor in Conroe, Texas for Veterans and First Responders recovering from PTSD and addictions. Our nation's neglected heroes will have opportunities to "find their way out of...

Every Canadian should have an opportunity to learn about Canada's military history to honour the achievements and sacrifices of our Veterans. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence...

Today, Stryker continues its run with Minor League Baseballtm (MiLBtm), stopping at Victory Field to bring the SmartRoboticstm Stadium booth to Indianapolis Indians fans. On Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16, Stryker will join fans at the...

The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) is pleased to announce David Herro has been selected to receive the 2021 NSF Patriot Award. The prestigious award is presented to an individual or organization that has contributed significantly to our nation and who...

Zipps Liquor announced a charitable donation of $10,186 to Hope for the Warriors, an organization focused on helping combat veterans and their families. The funds for this gift came from online sales of rare bottles of liquor, called "allocated...

PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced for the third year in a row it was selected by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a 2021 Top Veteran-Friendly Company....

The United States Navy Memorial will install its next Lone Sailor Statue in downtown Cleveland this summer, alongside the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation. "We are excited to install this iconic symbol near Lake Erie in the coming weeks," said Rear...

More than 20 living Medal of Honor recipients are in Charleston, South Carolina to recognize and honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awards honorees....

To help address the US's dire and growing need for dignified, Supportive and Affordable Housing for vulnerable populations, given the estimated shortfall of seven million units nationwide, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), the modular building...

Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, announced today a new report that highlights the challenges experienced by the...

Throughout this year, thousands of veteran volunteers will lead and support service efforts across the country to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the all-volunteer force that...

The Patriot Dinner event featuring keynote speaker General Michael Flynn and co-hosted by Michele Merrell and Richard DeNapoli to benefit the SoldierStrong charitable organization on Friday, May 21, 2021, attracted some 300 attendees and raised...

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall health and well-being. The Governments of Canada, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and New Brunswick (NB) want to ensure the best possible mental health supports are available to Veterans, members of the Canadian...

United Spinal Association recently launched its 'Voices United' campaign to amplify the strengths and talents of its membership community as the organization celebrates its 75th Anniversary....

Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be featuring its annual Giving in July campaign ? a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission...

Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC (CAGC) have announced a new partnership which will assist military service members, veterans and military spouses in obtaining great careers in the commercial construction industry. This initiative equally serves the...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island will participate in the opening of the new Operational Stress Injury (OSI)...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island will participate in the opening of the new Operational Stress Injury (OSI)...

As families nationwide prepare for the start of another school year, CSX will join Operation Homefront for the third consecutive year to distribute more than 1,400 backpacks and essential school supplies to military children in Jacksonville, Florida;...

Falvey Insurance Group is proud to host "Fore the Vets" ? a charity golf tournament benefiting Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) on August 4th at Newport National Golf Club. 100% of tournament proceeds will be donated to OSDRI. OSDRI is an...

TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the addition of Admiral William H. McRaven, Retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and the former Chancellor of the University of...

Retired Major General Craig Whelden has been named the inaugural president of Velontra, a startup with the mind power to accelerate America's development of hypersonic technology. His military career began with the U.S. Army where he once held the...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it has teamed up with CarShop, Team Penske and 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Champion Austin Cindric to honor America's veterans during the Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway on Sat., Sept 11. The...

After a year of closure in 2020 due to the pandemic, the U.S. Navy Memorial is back and holding Movies on the Memorial at Navy Memorial Plaza. In partnership with Northrop Grumman and USAA, Movies on the Memorial creates an opportunity for the public...

Camp Corral, a leading provider of support, advocacy, and enrichment opportunities for the children and families of this nation's wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes, is honored to announce Melinda S. Kavanaugh, PhD, LCSW has joined the Camp...

Each year, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global hop supplier for the brewing community, celebrates 4th of July by launching the presale of their annual Veterans Blend. Currently in its 4th year, this hop blend supports and celebrates US military...

Calling the Taliban "the enemy of all human rights," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford expressed his organization's "deep disappointment" that the White House isn't offering a better plan to evacuate interpreters, family...

A promising new research study published today in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open demonstrates that two newly developed computerized adaptive post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment tools can be used among...

Top-rated veteran and military service organizations Operation Homefront and Hire Heroes USA announced today that they have launched a joint website designed to provide much-needed career and financial assistance to veterans of color and those living...

Pritzker Military Museum & Library is proud to announce that Dr. Richard W. Schneider will be the recipient of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's 2021 Citizen Soldier Award. The award will be presented when Dr. Schneider is honored at the 2021...

The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial today announced a selection panel will help determine the winner of the first Flight 93 Heroes Award to be made public on Sept. 10....

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society will hold its annual celebration for recipients of the United States' highest military award for valor in Knoxville, Sept. 13-17, 2022. But the story starts on July 22, 2021 when Medal of Honor recipient Kyle...

The Military Women's Memorial and Community Building Art Works will unveil for the first time More Than One Story, a collaborative performance created by nine military women who share their stories through poetry. This event will take place at the...

Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting announced on July 7th, they are the lead sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills 2021-2022 Veterans home build. Veterans Guardian has agreed to match every donation made to the veterans build up to...

An important chapter of the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Second World War came to an end ten years ago this month. After the terrorist attacks in the United States by al-Qaeda on 11 September 2001, Canada pledged its...

On September 11, 2021, an epic journey will begin in which thousands of participants will carry the American flag from New York to Georgia. The Old Glory Relay supports America's veterans by helping them find lasting fulfillment through the creation...

Freedom Financial Funds, LLC is showing its support for veterans by joining Homes 4 Families' next fundraising adventure, Over the Edge for Veterans, on October 30, 2021. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-themed event to take place at Hilton...

From room mom to CEO/Founder of Fam Organics, the #1 trusted CBD brand for families, Marissa Davis has worked hard to ensure that families can finally put their trust in a CBD company where all products are USDA certified organic and...

Sophros Recovery is an outpatient treatment program that is set to open this summer in Jacksonville; providing services to Veterans is one of its primary missions.  It is owned by Nick & Katie Padlo, who recently entered a grant competition for the...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced support for Dalhousie University's Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace...

Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service mortgage companies and the top VA and top FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S., has named Brent Evanoff of Nebraska this year's winner of its Celebrate Freedom Award. Evanoff was officially...

The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) is pleased to announce the launch of the TEAMWORK Fitness Challenge, a new athletic fundraising event inspired by the Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test (PST). The challenge will include pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and...

Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire windows and domes that are ideally suited for protecting cameras, detectors, and sensors on military and commercial drones designed for use in harsh environments. Meller Sapphire Windows &...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an important announcement regarding support to the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security through the Veteran and Family...