News by subject: VET

Military Makeover with Montel and Non-Profit Partner, Purple Heart Homes are honored to present U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Carlos Colón-Ruiz as the next recipient to receive a Military Makeover....

USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock. He will officially join USAA on Sept. 25. This newly created position will lead USAA's transformation initiatives and corporate development team....

In the event of a federal government shutdown on Oct. 1, USAA Federal Savings Bank (USAA) stands ready to provide financial assistance to affected members....

The full story of Canada's long military history includes many contributions from First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. They sacrificed so much to safeguard our peace and freedom?we owe it to them to ensure they get the recognition they deserve.  ...

The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, joined community and business leaders to raise nearly $1 million to support veterans and the military community at the 20th annual Military Heroes Golf Classic on Monday,...

Veterans' advocates and community leaders joined together at the California State Capitol today to launch a 3-month campaign by Nation's Finest to raise awareness about programs and services to help Veterans in need. ...

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, today presented PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck with the Lifetime Service Award for his outstanding contributions to help veterans succeed. The award ceremony was...

Westgate Resorts is thrilled to announce its twelfth annual Westgate Salutes Military Weekend ? a heartfelt tribute to honor and celebrate the unwavering dedication of active-duty U.S. military members, veterans and Gold Star families. This year's...

On a scorching September evening at PNC Park, local premium dog food brand, Bully Max, was thrilled to be at home plate for a very special ceremonial presentation.  Bucco, a highly trained medical service dog trained by Guardian Angels Medical...

Vyopta, the global leader in digital collaboration and experience optimization, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established an enterprise-wide subscription of Vyopta's FedRAMP certified cloud platform. This...

The National Museum of the Surface Navy (NMSN) has selected Ms. Stephanie C. Hill ? executive vice president, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin ? as the recipient of the 2023 Vice Admiral (VADM) Samuel...

Aviture is proud to announce its competitive award of a four-year contract with the United...

The Government of Canada will participate in a commemorative ceremony at the National Peacekeeping Monument to mark the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Medak Pocket. General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans,...

In a tribute to the 343 New York firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks, the national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes today gifted its 343rd mortgage-free home, donated by JPMorgan Chase, to retired Army Spc. Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart...

Kicking off this weekend, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation's leading veteran service organizations, will host the 16th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series in more than...

Saturday, September 9th, 2023, the Navy Midshipmen and Wagner Seahawks will face off for the first time for the...

Halifax International Fleet Week will showcase the Canadian Forces as well as service members and fleets from the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany from September 7-10, 2023 on the Halifax Waterfront. The Canadian Institute for Public...

The Government of Canada will participate in a commemorative ceremony at the National Peacekeeping Monument to mark the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Medak Pocket. General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans,...

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced today that it won one of the 2023 Wealth Management Industry Awards ("Wealthies") for its groundbreaking Courageous Conversations program. The program earned Cetera...

Riverside Research has been named a finalist in competition for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, the chamber has awarded Riverside Research with the Champions of Accountability badge....

Suicide creates a ripple effect resulting in many people being impacted. In fact, it's estimated that for every suicide up to 135 people are affected. With the veteran suicide rate over 1.5 times that of non-veteran U.S. adults, military families are...

Stellantis hosts 24th annual in-person supplier diversity MatchMaker event  Event connects more than 300 diverse business owners with more than 200 Tier 1 supplier decision-makers and Stellantis purchasing, supply chain and supplier operations...

Blue Star Families and Spiritune, two organizations dedicated to the well-being of military populations, are proud to announce their collaboration as recipients of the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant. This grant marks a...

Following a public voting period in which animal lovers from across the country participated, a field of 25 courageous canines has been narrowed down to five finalists. These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero...

Nearly half of respondents (48%) in a new USAA Life Insurance Company survey said if they could go back 10 years and give themselves advice about life insurance, they would tell their younger self that life insurance is the responsible thing to do...

Further strengthening its industry advisory board,  MatrixSpace announces the addition of three highly accomplished military and security leaders: Vice Admiral (VADM) Rich Brown (R); Brigadier General Peter L. Jones (R); and Tom Bush, retired...

Easterseals supports Warrior Call's efforts to establish a "National Warrior Call Day" on November 12, 2023, and urges Members of Congress to pass a resolution designating the day. "National Warrior Call Day" asks Americans to make a call to a...

Cognosante and Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. , the exclusive partnership for federal Enterprise Cloud Fax (ECFax) services, today announced the successful implementation of the government cloud...

Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is gearing up for their 9th annual Free Dental Day for Veterans. The event is scheduled for November 3, 2023. "Veterans make the ultimate sacrifice for our country," said...

Back for year three at the Rocky Mount Event Center, which is managed by, The Sports Facilities Companies, will return with its 3X3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, September 9. Participants will include men and women, Veterans, Adults...

For the 16th year, Operation Homefront will honor the extraordinary accomplishments of America's military children through its annual Military Child of the Year® Award program. Nominations open today to recognize outstanding young people ages 13 to...

Ahead of Suicide Prevention Month in September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council today released new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their ongoing national campaign: "Don't Wait. Reach Out." Since 2021, the...

The top PGA TOUR Champions golfers will return to Timuquana Country Club October 6-8, 2023 for the third annual Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K.  In addition to world-class competition on the golf course, some of the many...

We, the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients, proudly welcome U.S. Army Captain Larry Taylor as the newest member of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society....

In honor of Service Dog Awareness Month, Purina Dog Chow is joining forces with actor and singer Anthony Ramos to celebrate the finalists of this year's Dog Chow Visible Impact Award, which recognizes the remarkable impact service dogs have on the...

Dr. Paul Daidone, a highly experienced Addiction Medicine Specialist based in Fayetteville, AR, is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Paul Daidone Scholarship for Veterans. This prestigious scholarship program is designed to provide...

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, has announced its third annual gala event, the Torchbearer Ball, to be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, at the world-famous Hotel...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is spotlighting the alarming prevalence of suicidal thoughts among veterans who are struggling economically. The findings underscore the importance of resources that help military veterans become self-sufficient and...

Resolute Promise LLC has launched a project to research the site of the R5C Curtis Commando aircraft that crashed into the South Tahoma Glacier on Mount Rainier on December 10, 1946. The airplane, carrying thirty-two military personnel, was flying...

Today, Haven Life, a leading digital life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), announced a strategic partnership with Suriance, a veteran-founded and -led agency based in Franklin,...

The Government of Canada will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Operation Persistence, Canada's military response to the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy. A delegation, led by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and...

The Labor Day weekend may be a reprieve for many, but in the unforgiving digital battleground, there is no ceasefire. Cyber threats don't take holidays, and neither do we. ThreatHunter.ai stands tall, a relentless sentinel in a world where a single...

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Vetcor, www.vetcor.com, a community-centric veterinary services company, is thrilled to announce the launch of their fresh and vibrant rebranding initiative. This milestone marks a significant step in Vetcor's ongoing journey, underpinned by their...

Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cloud and cybersecurity professional services, today announced it has been awarded a subcontract from Omni Federal to support its 3-year contract with the...

The Government of Canada will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Operation Persistence, Canada's military response to the Swissair Flight 111 tragedy. A delegation, led by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and...

Daniel J. Seehafer was elected national commander of the nation's largest veterans organization today in Charlotte, N.C., during The American Legion's 104th National Convention. Seehafer likes to say, "It's personal," when it comes to The American...

Yesterday, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick (CCK), the country's leading veterans benefit law firm and a national leader in public interest law, hosted a virtual Town Hall offering tips and strategies to veterans who are seeking to maximize their...

As part of its continuing commitment to affordable and accessible higher education, American Public University System (APUS) today announced a Veteran Tuition Grant program. This grant enables veterans of the U.S. military, their parents, spouse,...

BionicM, an innovative Japanese medical device startup, is pleased to announce that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) exemption registration for Bio Legtm; its robotic prosthetic knee. This registration marks a...