News by subject: VET

Delivering again on its commitment to Puerto Rico and veterans, Crowley has successfully transported thousands of holiday wreaths in honor of military members interred at cemeteries for National Wreaths Across America Day. As official sponsor for...

Operation FINALLY HOME, the Houston Texans, Perry Homes and The Howard Hughes Corporation, partnered to surprise U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Netzley and his daughter recently with the news they will be receiving a personalized mortgage-free...

ADASKY, maker of the VIPER, an advanced thermal sensing camera, today earned recognition as a CES 2021 Innovation Award honoree for its cutting-edge technology helping to make vehicles and roadways safer. The CES Innovation Awards is an annual...

Dale Hewett, CEO and founder of New Phase Blends, is determined to help his comrades move from addictive opioids to natural alternatives that may provide relief without harsh side-effects. In 2017, the US Department of Health and Human Services...

During the Covid 19 pandemic, over 100 Canadians joined the MissionVAV Drop 5 Mission to: increase their daily physical activity, improve their healthy food choices, reduce their fatigue and stress levels, drop unwanted pounds, and improve their...

CRITICALSTART, a leading cybersecurity provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, has been named to the annual Vet100 list ? a compilation of the nation's fastest growing veteran-owned businesses. The ranking, created in partnership...

TOPGUN Options commits to donating all Lifetime Membership registrations during December to the TOPGUN Fighter Foundation (TGFF), a nonprofit whose goal is to support veterans with their mental health. "As a veteran who understands the challenges...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently testified about the needs of veterans who are ill because of exposure to toxicants while in service and the challenges they experience filing for disability compensation with the U.S. Department of Veterans...

Highlighting its ongoing commitment to the active duty military and veterans communities, American Public University System (APUS) has expanded support of National Wreaths Across America Day this holiday season. APUS is increasing efforts by:...

Through recent, current and future initiatives, Service King Collision® has shown its continuous commitment to the brave men and women who protect and serve our country. On Nov. 5, Service King participated in the North Central Texas Red, White and...

Swish, a trusted Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone certified small business provider of technology solutions and engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, today announced that the Northern Virginia (NOVA) DevSecOps Meet Up,...

In February, American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford called on Congress to investigate allegations that senior leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs attempted to retaliate against a veteran for reporting a sexual assault...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director, Carl Blake released the following statement in response to the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report "Senior VA Officials' Response to a Veteran's Sexual Assault Allegations" released...

On December 11, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and a Recognition Payment of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with...

USAA announced Juan C. Andrade as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Andrade will serve on the Board's Risk and Compliance and Member and Technology committees....

A high-caliber lineup of arms and militaria awaits bidders December 15-18 at Morphy Auctions' spacious gallery in Lancaster County, Pa. The exciting four-day auction series will open with a Tuesday, December 15 session featuring 500+ select lots of...

The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) will host Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Sharpsten, director of supply and distribution for Operation Warp Speed (OWS), for an online discussion at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday, December 15, 2020....

Paralyzed Veterans of America, executive director, Carl Blake released the following statement regarding the nomination of Denis McDonough to become the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a position responsible for the healthcare...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) congratulates Mr. Denis McDonough on his nomination as the 11th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)....

Paralyzed Veterans of America Associate Executive Director of Government Relations Heather Ansley released the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of H.R. 7105, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, which would...

New research from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), with funding by CSX, shows the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionally affecting WWP warriors with mental health challenges. WWP found those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more...

Rapidly expanding property tech company, The Property Block, are striving to increase their ethical capacity by not just protecting the green belt while building affordable housing, but also by showing proactive compassion when it comes to its...

The head of the nation's largest veteran's organization called for the White House and Senate to reach an agreement on the proposed National Defense Authorization Act, which contains many provisions that The American Legion strongly supports. The...

Florida's medical marijuana patients have been lamenting the lack of high-quality cannabis in the Florida market since it became legal several years ago. The newest Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC), The Flowery, is delivering on its promise...

Vortic Watch Company announces a $50,000 donation to non-profit Veterans Watchmakers Initiative after the launch of the 2020 Military Edition. ...

Our Community Salutes (http://www.ourcommunitysalutes.org), a national non-profit organization that honors high school seniors who plan to enlist into the military after graduation, announced today the formation of a National Advisory Council....a...

ATCO kicked off the holiday season early at Calgary's ATCO Village, a community of 15 tiny homes ATCO built in partnership with the Homes For Heroes Foundation. ATCO supported veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces who are experiencing homelessness...

For the sixth consecutive year, Blue Star Families and Sleep Number joined forces to honor and support the health and wellbeing of military families across the country by offering solutions for better quality sleep. During this NFL season, Sleep...

The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity today announced the extension of their long-standing partnership, which has served more than 1,400 U.S. military veterans and their families. The Home Depot Foundation is granting more than $2...

The traditional and festive holiday celebrations must continue this season -- as long as they're done safely. That's why DHL Express will once again deliver 500 fresh-cut Christmas trees, menorahs, gifts and other decorations, along with thousands of...

American Veterans Group, through its business relationship with UScellular, has provided support for a Chicago-based non-profit organization that works to alleviate the problems of unemployment and underemployment among returning U.S. military...

American Veterans Group, through its work with the State of Michigan, is providing support for a non-profit organization that works to alleviate the problems of unemployment and underemployment among returning U.S. military veterans in the Detroit...

NewDay USA, one of the nation's leading veteran mortgage lenders, is offering veteran families an opportunity to use their VA benefit to purchase a home at an interest rate of 2.25 percent with no down payment or appraisal fees. As part of NewDay's...

SpyCloud, known for its unique anti-fraud platform powering account takeover prevention and fraud investigations solutions, today announced it has hired cybersecurity veteran Len Crosson to serve as the company's first chief revenue officer...

The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is pleased to announce two newly elected members of the Executive Board who join a distinguished group of veteran advocates championing TVC's mission of ensuring veterans receive excellent pro bono legal representation....

Military Makeover is proud to call MyComputerCareer their 2021 Title Sponsor, expanding their partnership for a 4th consecutive year. MyComputerCareer joined Military Makeover back in 2018 as an educational partner outfitting veteran homes with...

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission officially recognized the Philly POPS' Comcast NBCUniversal I'll Be Home For Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders for inspiring the American spirit while honoring national and community...

The Patriot Woodworker organization hopes to raise $2,000 to provide gifts and a Christmas meal for a wounded Marine and his family, with the help of Woodcraft and two other national sponsors. The Patriot Woodworker adopts a family each Christmas...

Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that it has selected two female veterans, Janice Neitz and Nichole Garcia, to accompany the association's Driver Ambassador Kellylynn McLaughlin on part of her journey to pick up and deliver wreaths...

Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America  (WAA) is proud to announce that Jersey Mike's Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations nationwide, has made a $300,000 challenge grant to support the mission to...

ArcBest® , a leader in supply chain logistics, is pleased to announce that its less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight® has been recognized as a 2021 Military Friendly® Employer....

For any occasion, most of us struggle to find that perfect gift, a gift of true meaning that will always be remembered. GiftBoxes4veterans.com was created with this in mind - so that family, friends and loved ones can send the veteran in their lives...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) expanded partnerships to include 12 new and existing veteran and military service organizations to help meet the needs of our nation's wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their families. WWP provided the following...

State Funeral for World War II Veterans announced that Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Pacific in WWII will receive this year's national George Marshall Award, on Pearl Harbor Day.  The honor recognizes a...

The Troops First Foundation today urged the incoming Biden administration and members of Congress to promote a national suicide prevention effort specifically aimed at reaching veterans and service members who may be dangerously disconnected from...

Dream Flights, formerly known as Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, today announced Operation September Freedom (OSF), a national effort to honor as many World War II veterans as possible with free Dream Flights in restored, open-cockpit Stearman...

A shared commitment to providing the military community with the best possible health care has led two highly regarded institutions to form a unique collaboration. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is now part of the Johns Hopkins US...

The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, and Hivers & Strivers, an Angel Investment Group, today announced an investment in Founder/CEO Scott Patterson of Tumble. Tumble's Modern Laundry Experience is bringing laundry...

USAA, the presenting-sponsor of the 121st Army-Navy Game on Dec. 12, is launching the "Army-Navy House" sweepstakes ahead of this year's game to help fans continue to celebrate the game's rivalry and traditions despite COVID-19 restrictions....

From coast to coast to coast, Canadians have a longstanding commitment to providing volunteer services that improve the well-being of Canadian Veterans and paying tribute to their  sacrifices and achievements.   The Minister of Veterans Affairs...