News by subject: VET

The National Purple Heart Honor Mission announced that it will open the nomination process for its 2024 Purple Heart Patriot Project on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. This moving multi-day salute to service will bring together Purple Heart...

As the nation prepares to honor the bravery and sacrifices of its veterans, Interview Valet proudly celebrates Veteran's Day 2023 by reaffirming its strong connection to the United States (U.S.) military and its commitment to supporting military...

Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) and the United Service Organizations (USO) are working together again this November on a nationwide digital out-of-home (DOOH) media campaign that encourages public support for the people serving in the U.S....

Expo Home Improvement, a renowned name in the home improvement industry, is excited to announce the 6th annual Expo Home Heroes winner. This heartfelt initiative continues to transform the lives of local military veterans by renovating their...

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Brookside Cemetery as a national historic site under Parks Canada's National Program of...

Pets change lives. Petco Love knows there is an overwhelming demand for trained service and companion dogs to support our nation's veterans. Ahead of this Veterans Day, the national nonprofit organization announces more than $1M in grants for 60+...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, will announce funding from the Veteran and Family...

Homeless food program expanded with a fleet of Chevy outreach vehicles, and help from a baseball legend, Vin Scully. 90% of homeless and home-bound veterans have no transportation to get groceries or make it to healthcare or social services...

Every year, approximately 200,000 active-duty servicemen and women return to civilian life. Transitions for Veterans can be especially challenging due to shifting from the collective culture of military service to a more individualized role in...

The nation's highest court will now decide whether millions of veterans are eligible to receive expanded educational benefits as oral arguments in Rudisill v. McDonough concluded today. The case was brought by FBI Special Agent James R. Rudisill, a...

Pennsylvanians who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year?1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data. And 43...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, along with the Honourable Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, will announce funding from the Veteran and Family...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 Toronto, Ontario 09:30 EST       The Minister will make an announcement at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre alongside the Honourable Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West Note for media: Media are asked to...

Veterans Advantage, PBC announced it will again host its annual "Heroes Meet Heroes" event, presented by Avis Budget Group, an exclusive event for military veterans and Olympians, world-class athletes, and their families, on Thursday, November 9,...

U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized PathFinder Digital as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. PathFinder Digital earned the gold...

U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized CICB as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. CICB is proud to have earned the highest...

As the nation honors and celebrates Veteran's Day, Sam The Concrete Man is proud to shout out nine of our Veteran owned and operated franchise locations, and three employees within the corporate team. We are proud to recognize each of these dedicated...

Pilot Company, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, has been accepted into the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to offer transitioning service members opportunities for professional development and successful civilian...

As we honor our U.S. veterans this week, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing the latest research on the many ways massage can benefit veterans. Military veterans often face a host of health concerns upon returning from service,...

PeopleFund is honored to be one of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) announcing the expansion of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. Bank of America is seeding a second round of...

Express Wash Concepts, a prominent car wash company operating five distinct brands, proudly announces its enthusiastic participation in the annual Grace for Vets program. To honor the service and sacrifice of military personnel and veterans, Express...

As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this year, USAA hopes to challenge the nation to go beyond simple gratitude to create real, positive impacts in the veteran community. A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young...

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the...

Rasmussen University is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Military and Veteran Appreciation Night, presented by the Green Bay Gamblers. The event, which is dedicated to honoring our nation's heroes, will take place on Veterans Day, Sat., Nov....

Today, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Native American owned Command Holdings as a recipient of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in...

Aura, the first truly intelligent safety solution, today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Charles L. Moore Jr. to Chief Military Advisor. Moore, a decorated F-16 pilot who retired from the United States Air Force in 2022, will join...

Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the...

Bank of America is seeding a second round of financing for Veteran Loan Fund, doubling a two-year-old commitment that has already funded more than 500 small businesses built by former military personnel that have created or retained more than 3,000...

Extended Stay America®, the nation's leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand family, is pleased to announce its exclusive hospitality partnership with the award-winning reality television program, Military Makeover with Montel®. Extended Stay...

This Veterans Day, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families, is breaking down veteran stereotypes to promote greater understanding about, and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: "Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in...

A survey from The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found that 14.8% of campers are veterans or active military. That number is twice the total percentage of veterans (6.4%) and active duty military (<1%) in the entire U.S....

Lovell Government Services and MedRhythms, Inc. announced their partnership establishing access to InTandem for Veterans and military personnel living with chronic stroke walking impairment. InTandem is a novel device that clinicians involved in...

This Veteran's Day, Cell Phones for Soldiers asks consumers to donate their old mobile devices for responsible recycling or refurbishment. Donations not only keep these devices out of landfills, but they also provide crucial connectivity services to...

Legacy, America's largest at-home male fertility clinic, announced today that it will increase its special offer on sperm testing and freezing services for active duty service members, reservists, members of the National Guard, and Veterans in honor...

Nutrient Survival, the pioneering force in Special Ops Grade nutritional innovation, is making waves this Thanksgiving by not only offering nutrient-dense survival food, but also by giving back to those who serve our nation. Since its inception in...

The United States Department of Labor has awarded Veterans Guardian the HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and...

This Veterans Day, as we honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, Capital Concerts is pleased to announce Lockheed Martin as lead corporate sponsor of PBS' 35th annual edition of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT...

While many Veterans are aware they have access to Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, which honor their service by making homeownership more accessible, just 3 in 10 know they can use that benefit to buy a home with a zero down payment, according to...

The Martin's Point health plans portfolio, comprised of multiple plan types across different insurance sectors, has received top rankings in several nationally administered evaluations....

Since 2016, Regal and the Gary Sinise Foundation have partnered to support our nation's protectors. Veterans Day honors the service of all United States Armed Forces members, and on Saturday, November 11, Regal will celebrate our veterans by donating...

Wednesday, 8 November 2023 Winnipeg, Manitoba 09:00 CST      The Minister will lay a wreath at Brookside Cemetery. Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request. 10:30 CST      The Minister will participate in the Indigenous Veterans...

HomeFront Brands, the property service franchise platform with six emerging concepts in its franchise portfolio, announced today its partnerships with two prominent national nonprofit organizations, Operation Homefront and The Carson Scholars...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada's newest citizens from 16 countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Marie Senécal-Tremblay. Veterans' Week is marked every...

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company was recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Veterans 2023, a list compiled by Forbes and Statista. Milliken, included on the list for the first time this year, is one of seven manufacturers...

Meet Four Branches Bourbon: its namesake honors comrades in arms ? the US Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and its signature Founders Blend is the brand's unique four-grain bourbon. Four Branches is committed to continuous support and contribution...

ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day. Veterans can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123...

Canadians are increasingly making an effort to attend official Remembrance Day Services on November 11th this year according to a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Historica Canada. Four in ten (37%) Canadians say they will attend an official...

In a time where mental well-being plays a key role in a person's overall health, AdamEve.com, the nation's largest and most trusted resource for sex, dating, and relationship advice, highlights the mental health benefits associated with regular solo...

As part of its longstanding commitment to honoring and supporting veterans, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Long Beach and Downey, California, is proud to continue its annual fundraising campaign throughout November in support of veterans' causes....