News by subject: VET

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of veterans through psychedelic-assisted therapy, announces its support for Rep. Dan Crenshaw's Bipartisan Letter to urge the National Institutes...

This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Fantastic Sams franchise owner, Jaine Cantu, is looking to set the record for most hair color services done in a day using the CHI ColorMaster Factory machine. The ColorMaster Factory is an innovative machine with...

GovCIO has been awarded a 10-year $141M contract on Alliant 2 with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) and Readiness and Employment System (RES)...

VTG, an industry-leading provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced today that it has won a prime position on a multiple-award Department of the Navy contract for the production of the Consolidated Afloat Networks...

Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay met with the IBEW in Calgary to highlight Budget 2023's investments in sustainable jobs and a clean economy. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada's...

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, will be featured on an upcoming episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career®, a television series that highlights employers that provide rewarding career...

For the fourth consecutive year, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has been designated a Military Friendly® School, earning Top 10, Gold Level status for 2023-2024. Escoffier was ranked second in the nation among other institutions in the...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it received a donation of $1.3 million from long-time veteran supporter Penske Automotive Group. The amount includes donations from customers and employees of Penske Automotive Group, as well as matching...

Sensible Care, an end-to-end online behavioral health provider, today announced that its teletherapy services are now available statewide to residents of Texas and Virginia. With the expansion, Sensible Care is furthering its commitment to provide...

A Bill is being drafted in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide compensation and restitution for U.S. Military personnel and their families who have suffered from exposure to radiation and toxic materials as a result of nuclear testing at the...

Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Capital One, Bass Pro Shops, and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, broke ground today on a wheelchair-accessible home for...

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), the largest Korea defense veterans network, is the Four-Star Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: "Today, we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who served their country and risked their lives for peace, freedom, and justice during...

Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, visited Bedford Basin Farmers Market to highlight Budget 2023's investments and affordability measures like the new Grocery Rebate, addressing junk fees and a new...

MyPerfectMortgage.com, an industry-leading mortgage and real estate resource, released a study based on a meticulous methodology that has determined the top 15 states for military retirees. ...

With spring in full swing and the weather warming up, the American Battlefield Trust is gearing up for its 27th annual Park Day event. From New Mexico to Massachusetts, 107 sites across 27 states have enlisted to participate in this year's hands-on...

Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, met with Aztek Solar to highlight Budget 2023's investments in A Made-in-Canada Plan to ensure that Canadian workers and companies are able to provide the resources and...

An American flag, first flown by the U.S. military in combat, began its more than 14,000 mile "Rolling Remembrance" relay via air and road to help raise awareness of, and funds for, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, an organization that...

81Tree Services of Tampa, Florida has announced they will offer veteran discounts moving forward. The discounts apply to residential and commercial properties that require tree-cutting services. In addition to tree removal services, 81Tree is also a...

Harris Teeter announced today the launch of its annual Support Our Troops Round Up Campaign to benefit the USO. Now through June 13, Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout; 100 percent...

Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Purple Heart Homes as the Official Non-Profit Partner for Q4 2023 until Q3 2024. Purple Heart Homes provides housing solutions and employment opportunities to qualified veterans of all eras....

Combined Arms, a leading veteran nonprofit and provider of a highly advanced and user-friendly technology platform for veterans and military-connected individuals, has been awarded $2 Million by The Texas Workforce Commission to serve as the state...

MCON was created by veterans to bring the military community together. It's the only annual event celebrating what service members love and miss about military culture. The organization's mission is to create community, facilitate connection and...

William Planes, the first-generation American and author of "Platanides: Through the Eye of the Storm," shares his family's story of survival and faith in the face of persecution in Asia Minor....

Paralyzed Veterans of America today released the following statement in answer to the Washington Post Editorial Board's April 3, 2023, opinion piece requesting scrutiny of the VA budget providing for income and disability payments to Veterans....

This April, in honor of Month of the Military Child, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health...

Henry Repeating Arms is honored to announce a donation of $25,000 to Semper Fi & America's Fund (The Fund) in support of their mission to care for critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. As one of the...

Penumbra, Inc. , a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies, today announced that it...

The Home Depot Foundation pledged to invest $10 million in community service projects this year in celebration of the 30-year anniversary of The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, Team Depot....

USAA Insurance Agency, which offers pet insurance to military families, today released its top ten military family pet names of 2023. And, for the first time in 10 years, Luna has taken over as the top name for both dogs and cats....

Minister Lawrence MacAulay will visit Potential Motors to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future. There will be a photo op and a media availability will follow. DateTuesday, April 4,...

Swagelok Company signed an agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD) to join the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) as an organization committed to supporting military spouses in finding meaningful employment in the private sector. By...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization called on VA to assure student veterans who have been impacted by missed Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipends today to "quickly make the situation right and assure veterans that it never occurs...

Chapters Health Hospice invites attendees of the 2023 Southernmost Air Spectacular to experience the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT), presented by the Chapters Health Valor Program. The tribute will be available at the air show on Boca...

LERETA, a leading national provider of real estate tax and flood services for mortgage servicers, today announced the LERETA Tax Grants program which will help pay property taxes for military veterans through Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit...

Veterans Affairs Canada honours those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, and helps keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of...

Carson City, Nev.-based Dream Flights will launch its 2023 Dream Flights Tour in San Diego on Thursday, March 30 at Gillespie Field/Circle Air Group, located at 681 Kenney St., El Cajon. Six World War II heroes, including US Marine Corps veteran and...

Celebrating its third season as the Official Naming Rights Partner of the home of the Miami Marlins and as the team's Official Mortgage Provider, loanDepot will honor U.S. military veterans in the Miami community tomorrow on Opening Day. The company...

National University (NU), the veteran-founded nonprofit university serving 40,000 working adult learners, educators, and members of the military community announced jointly with the American Council on Education (ACE), that Joel Riley, a Marine Corps...

The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, is partnering with wear blue: run to remember, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring fallen service members through purposeful steps every week in community runs. The...

In the springtime of 1973, the United States' efforts in Vietnam were winding to a close. After negotiations with their North Vietnamese and Chinese counterparts, U.S. diplomats secured the release of the 591 POWs still held by both those powers as...

Reverend Jesse Jackson once said, "Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things." Courage and initiative were on full display at the 26th Annual Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project Economic Summit at the...

Vehicle thefts continue to rise across the nation as USAA members have experienced an 8% increase in total theft of vehicles since 2021. USAA alone saw more than 20,000 vehicles stolen in 2022 and wants vehicle owners to be aware of how they can help...

Craig Newmark Philanthropies today announced a $3 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), once again demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the military/veteran community through BWF's national network of veteran service providers....

Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, is proud to announce that it has ranked #2 on the 2023 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program list by VIQTORY. Recognized as one...

The Bob Woodruff Foundation is thrilled to announce the second annual Veterans Classic will take place at the Westhampton Country Club on Monday, May 22 beginning at 10:30 am. In addition to the golf tournament, guests will have the opportunity to...

The Green Beret Foundation, which provides U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers and their families with emergency, immediate and ongoing support, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles "Charlie" Iacono as its new president and chief executive...

Cheeky premium spice blend company CorSpice LLC just launched their eighth new premium spice blend: LIL' HEAT LIL' SWEET. Spice sommelier (some might say savant) and CorSpice founder and military veteran Bill Domenz describes his new blend as "honey...

Electrosoft Services, Inc., an award-winning federal IT and professional services firm specializing in cybersecurity, today announced it has appointed Wes Postol as senior vice president of business development. Postol, a retired U.S. Army Chief...

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Kelly Mayhall to its national board of directors. As president of the southern division of The Home Depot, Mayhall leads sales and operations...