News by subject: VET

The results of an important research study completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows significant benefits from service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The results are staggering: Veterans paired with...

Combat-wounded veteran, US Marine Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Matthew Polizzi and his family will soon have a new place to call home thanks to Operation: Coming Home and Mattamy Homes. SSgt. Polizzi and his family were honored Thursday, March 11 at a...

A virtual naval battle based on the Canadian sea shanty Barrett's Privateers has provided the platform for engaging naval staff from CFB Halifax to improve their physical and mental health through daily physical activity and peer support. Written by...

Service Corporation International, (SCI), North America's largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, and its brand, Dignity Memorial®, have partnered with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to support individuals...

"COVID Operations: The American Legion Family's Response to the Global Pandemic" is an 84-page, photo-filled bookazine that records ways in which the nation's largest veterans organization has confronted the coronavirus pandemic....

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, today announced the eight recipients of the esteemed 2021 Military Child of the Year® Award, the nation's premier recognition of the...

TrueCar, Inc. , the most efficient and transparent online destination to find a car, announces a donation to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the four nonprofit organizations of choice from the winning dealerships of the $21K Challenge....

New research from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shows that women veterans face additional challenges to their male counterparts in transitioning to civilian life, accessing care, and receiving quality care that meets their needs. In addition, they...

Military Makeover with Montel airing on Lifetime Television, and long-term partner and 2021 Title Sponsor, MyComputerCareer, are about to change the life of Staff Sergeant (SSG) Daniel Burgess, Ret. and his family: wife, Genette and daughters, Gracie...

Veterans with long careers in the military and/or law enforcement are no stranger to the physical rigors that come with the job. Unfortunately, too many complete their service with injuries and pain that endures long after their duty ends. Despite...

Lon Smith Roofing kicked off another year of its celebrated "Roof for Vets" program that honors one local veteran each quarter by building a new roof at their home at no charge.  Today, Lon Smith honored James Owens, an Army veteran who lives in Fort...

Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) is proud to announce the first in a series of four roundtable discussions focused on Veteran Healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose and success. This live discussion will take place on Thursday,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) testified yesterday before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the lasting effects toxic exposures have on veterans. WWP also shared information on the support it provides to the many veterans who were exposed...

Bunker Labs is now accepting applications for the next cohort of Veterans in Residence, which kicks off in July 2021. Veterans in...

American Public University System (APUS) has appointed Dr. Mary B. Marcy to its Board of Trustees. A nationally recognized thought leader in higher education innovation and transformation, Dr. Marcy has developed major education reform and...

The Janz Corporation (Janz) is excited to announce the opening of two Durable Medical Equipment (DME) franchise operations on U. S. Navy bases through a contract with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). The store at Naval Base Guam had its...

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 49 Military Friendly Colleges for 2021. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 151 accredited colleges and...

In a rundown section of Westlake in Los Angeles sits a testament to waste that cost taxpayers $10 million dollars. The sad saga of the West Third Avenue Apartments project, which in 2018 promised to transform a shabby motel into an affordable housing...

Most busy mothers juggle their days when raising families by cooking meals for their families, long walks with their family pet, and brushing up on the newest cooking shows and Netflix tv series binge watching. A mother of three, Julia Maki Pyrah...

Penn Foster announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation and Top Ten status. "The strength...

A fundraising effort organized by GovX?the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees?has raised $5,250 for Active Valor, the nonprofit that provides mentoring and support for the...

The VA Maryland Health Care System has announced that Dr. Ryan Scilla has been named the new associate chief of staff for Education and Academic Affairs. In this position, Dr. Scilla oversees the strategic plan and implementation of health...

VIQTORY has announced that SportClips Chairman and Founder Gordon Logan will be the keynote speaker at its next Virtual Career Expo (VCE) on March 24. Logan is an Air Force Veteran and recipient of the 2015 Vetrepreneur of the Year award. The March...

Legacy (YC S'19), the premier digital fertility clinic for men, today announced a new partnership with The Operation Baby Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports military families and couples worldwide diagnosed with medical...

The Green Paper outlines significant and key concerns within the medical cannabis community, and what the Veterans Action Council feel are potential remedies, particularly as they relate to our Veterans. As Veterans of the United States Armed Forces,...

Cory Olson has been named president of Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA) and will serve as a member of MHA's Executive Leadership team. Olson comes to MHA from Fairview Health Services where he served as the Service Line Manager ? Neurosurgery...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selected ThunderYard Liberty JV LLC (TLJV), as a prime contractor in the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG) On-Ramp. TLJV outbid other competitors to secure one of the nine...

Building off a rich history of serving the military population, Golden Gate University is officially launching its new veterans center, establishing a national model for support and enhanced virtual learning communities for military-connected...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement on International Women's Day: "Today, we honour the contributions Canadian women have made?and continue to...

St. John's Northwestern Academies (SJNA) announced today that Mr. John Leone has committed $1 million in support of The Rick Leone Challenge Match Campaign, named in honor of his son Rick, who was a graduate from the Class of 1975....

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries,...

Hapbee Technologies, Inc. ("Hapbee" or the "Company"), a wellness technology company developing the revolutionary Hapbee wearable, is pleased to announce it has signed partnering agreements with two U.S. veteran non-profit organizations, Grey Team...

For wounded warrior Leo Yui, being on the water is peaceful.   "It's good for the mind and good for the body," the Navy veteran said. "Being able to paddleboard with other warriors, the water is just a channel that brings...

Stella, the MSO connecting PTSD patients with cutting edge treatment, announced today its partnership with Operation Freedom Paws, the organization helping veterans to restore their independence by teaching them to train their own service dogs. The...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is appealing to the family of a Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800-714-0303 especially if in addition...

Milton Security, a leading provider of Threat Hunting as a Service, XDR & MDR (MxDR) SOC Services, announced today that it has hired well-known industry veteran Eric Cowperthwaite as Chief Operating Officer. The move will greatly strengthen Milton...

In the Wounded Heroes Documentary due out March 5th, 2021, PTS sufferers are finally getting their voices heard as they speak out about their mistreatment by the healthcare system, the medications that are making them worse, and the life-saving new...

Novetta, a leader in advanced analytics technology, is an authorized organization under the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning U.S. military service members....

Today, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington testified before The House and Senate committees on Veterans Affairs. WWP was invited to share its legislative priorities, focused on improving the long-term health and...

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse:...

In honor of Women's History Month, Bunker Labs has published a curated list of women-owned businesses in its current Veterans in Residence cohort and invites the community to support and shop the list....

Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce Dr. Will Roper, former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) as a member of the Advisory...

Titan Brands, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce company offering premium products at affordable prices, announced a partnership with Military Makeover with Montel® to transform a veteran's house into an accessible, safe haven. The episode airs on...

CirrusMD, the fastest-growing provider of on-demand virtual care services, today announced continued expansion with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) through its agreement with Iron Bow Technologies, a subcontractor to the VA. This...

Medicom, creators of the first federated health information network in the U.S., is pleased to announce the 2020 addition of 15 Veterans Administration Health Care Systems and VA Medical Centers across 11 states to its health information network....

Reston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) has earned a spot on the Vet100 list, a compilation of the 100 fastest growing veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. Created in partnership with Inc. magazine and Syracuse University's...

The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer or their family members to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste at 800-714-0303 if the Veteran had...

Baker University strives to provide veterans and their spouses with educational opportunities and benefits that fit their schedule and build on their experiences. Those efforts were acknowledged when Baker was named as a Top Military Friendly School...

American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly ® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a...

Along with Ready Computing, the Veterans Higher Education Corporation (VHEC) is proud to announce the formal launch of the VHEC Platform. Through its growing network of partnerships with academic institutions and private sector employers, the VHEC...