News by subject: VET

It's hard to believe 30 years have passed since we opened the doors of Marc Whitehead & Associates in Houston, Texas. Since the beginning, we have fought to protect the legal needs of disabled Texans. Under the leadership of Marc Whitehead, our firm...

The U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs (V.A.) has awarded a contract approval to Discseel® Technologies. This will provide the Discseel® Institute with funding to train physicians to perform the Discseel® Procedure, a non-surgical spine...

ArcBest® , a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that the company has won a VETS Indexes Employer Award, earning a 4 Star Employer designation. This award recognizes 200 of the nation's top veteran employers. ArcBest LTL carrier ABF...

USAA Life Insurance Company today released its top ten military baby names. Often parents use family names, celebrity names, or special locations as inspiration to name their child....

Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] is expanding its support of the Invictus Games and the wounded servicemen and women from around the world who compete and inspire. For the first time, the company will serve as the Presenting Partner of Invictus Games Düsseldorf...

WHO:   On Tuesday, April 18th, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a national network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families with a clinic...

Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issued a statement following President Biden's Executive Order that includes supports for home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers....

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheese steaks, turkey subs and more, debuted a new location in Tucson at 1830 E Broadway Blvd. on April 18. Capriotti's brings the Tucson community its 47-year tradition of...

The 15th annual Consumer Financial Literacy Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Wells Fargo Foundation has revealed that military households are experiencing more negative...

Comcast today announced it has awarded $20,000 to The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) to help veterans throughout Baltimore with broadband adoption and digital skills training, as well as 100 laptops to participating...

A disabled veteran and his family have a new, much-needed home water heater courtesy of Peterman Cares, a program launched by leading Indianapolis-area HVAC and plumbing company Peterman Brothers to ensure deserving area families facing hardship have...

Blueprint Creative Group, a leading SBA 8(a) certified strategic communications agency with a health and science communications practice, has expanded its...

Two dozen Puerto Rican veterans arrived at San Juan Airport to thunderous applause, live music and an enthusiastic crowd waving American and Puerto Rican flags. The vets returned from the first Honor Flight in history from the island to Washington,...

April is Autism Awareness Month and the first anniversary of the autism pilot program by Paws of War. A year ago this month, they paired a child with a service dog, and they are pleased to say that it's been a successful program so far. When...

Today, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced an investment of over $2 million to support the creation of twenty...

The sixth annual Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT, at Beavercreek Golf Club, in Beavercreek, Ohio. Proceeds will provide an opportunity for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets in...

Nearly 30 wounded warriors visited the White House today for the annual Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride®, where they were cheered on and hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. The warriors and...

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has selected the 2023 recipients of its annual awards honoring lawmakers, individuals, businesses and nonprofits whose efforts improve the lives of servicemembers, survivors, veterans, and their...

Meals on Wheels America announces that The Home Depot Foundation has committed $2.53 million to support expansion of Helping Homebound Heroes, a program that provides home repairs and modifications for aging veterans. This increase in funding will...

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,...