News by subject: VET

The San Diego Padres and Viasat Inc.,  today announced that they will unveil the Viasat Military Hall of Honor this Sunday, April 24th, as part of the latest update to the Power Alley located in the right field concourse. The Padres, widely regarded...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today held a news conference outside its Jacksonville headquarters to advocate for Congressional passage of a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic substances while serving our country. The comprehensive legislation ?...

Today, AARP launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource center to help protect veterans, service members and their families against fraud....

In an interesting turn of events, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb got behind the wheel today at the state capitol to drive 2013 Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two joined forces to reveal Chip Ganassi Racing...

Edge Direct, a Moore company, announces they have won an International ECHO Award from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) in Direct Mail. Edge Direct is a full-service direct response agency that elevates leading nonprofits by delivering...

Boots For Troops, today announced the launching of the Jimmy Rogers Military Spouse Scholarship. The scholarship(s) will be awarded annually to military spouses whose significant others are serving on active duty. Awards can be up to $10,000. The...

Passaic Partnerstm ("Passaic") a majority employee-owned investment firm with approximately $2 billion in institutional assets under management welcomes two seasoned investment professionals to its growing team. Erik Bender joins the firm as Partner,...

"We are proud to support our veterans and the invaluable skill and experience that they have gained serving their country," said CP Specialist Community Investment & Workplace Giving Heather Woods. "Our support of the Invictus Foundation and their...

While on deployment in Mosul Iraq, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Michael Stupar was tasked with providing security for a...

Veterans have traditionally been prone to struggle with PTSD, substance addiction, and suicidal ideation. These challenges were exacerbated during the pandemic, during which many Veterans were isolated from their recovery support systems. However,...

Infosec Institute, the leading cybersecurity education company, today announced a new Infosec Gives Partner, VetJobs. VetJobs is a leading veteran charity organization providing job placement and ongoing career progression to veterans, transitioning...

MDC Global Solutions, L.L.C. (MDC) a full-service advisory and management services consultancy providing financial, budgetary, and resourcing solutions for government organizations, today announced the relocation of its headquarters office to Prince...

Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, was named on Fortune Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022....

Fisher House Foundation is proud to be a Premier Partner of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, where 500 competitors from 17 nations are competing in a series of adaptive sports that began today in The Hague, Netherlands...

Northern Colorado non-profit Health4Heroes will host a Military and First Responder-inspired Guardian Games & Expo, a high-energy, large-scale health promotion fundraiser open to the public, Saturday, June 11, 2022, 9am-3pm, Loveland Sports Park, 950...

The Aegon Transamerica Foundation has generously donated $100,000 to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America's military families. Transamerica's contribution will support Operation Homefront's highly valued...

For more than 20 years, U.S. Army Veteran James Andrew Jackson had a goal of working in the healthcare field. Thanks to Goodwill and USAA, his dream is becoming a reality as he is now on the path to earning his medical assistant certification....

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022, the VA Maryland Health Care System will honor its volunteers who support local veterans with events throughout the week and a public campaign...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, met this morning with Mrs. Geneviève Darrieussecq, Minister Delegate for Remembrance and Veterans, attached to the Minister for the Armed...

Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) joined with servicemembers and veterans on Friday, April 8, in Redlands, Calif., to rally support for his bill, AB 1623, which would provide state tax exemptions for retired members of the uniformed services at...

American Public University System (APUS) today announced that David Cumberbatch has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. A seasoned education and technology executive, Cumberbatch has driven strategic growth initiatives at consumer-facing...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a send-off dinner last night for the 61 athletes representing the United States at Invictus Games, April 16-22, 2022, in The Hague, Netherlands. Nearly half of Team U.S. are registered warriors with WWP....

Sixteen veteran-owned startups will compete for prize money and investment dollars at the eighth annual Veterans Business Battle at Rice University....

Harrowing tales of combat...as told by the men who lived it. World War II was the most destructive conflict in history. At its peak, the US military drew some 16 million men into its ranks to defeat the Axis Powers. They came from every walk of life...

USAA announced today that Julie McPeak has joined USAA as SVP, general counsel for insurance. She will oversee both the P&C and Life Company legal teams for USAA....

This year's theme for Wreaths Across America (WAA) is "Find a Way to Serve." In keeping with this, and the organization's commitment to teach the next generation the value of freedom through stories of courage and character, we are proud to announce...

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. ("Custom Truck" or the "Company") today announced that Vice Admiral Mary Jackson U.S. Navy (Retired) was appointed to its Board of Directors, filling a vacancy. Vice Admiral Jackson was also appointed to serve on both...

Quantum Health director and distinguished military veteran Tyler Irwin has been recognized as a 2022 "40 Under 40" honoree by Columbus Business First....

American Veterans Group (AVG), a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation, has provided a grant to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship Program. Hiring Our Heroes...

Mission Healthcare, one of the largest home health, hospice, and palliative care providers on the West Coast is proud to announce it is now a Level 5 Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization....

In the early stages of the First World War, Germany captured Vimy Ridge in northern France and turned it into a strong defensive position. With its complex system of tunnels and trenches, and a heavy arsenal of machine guns and artillery pieces, the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: "Today we remember the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. "On a cold Easter Monday in 1917 in northern...

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board will join Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit...

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will attend the commemorative ceremony for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial in...

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board will join Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit...

The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will make a special appearance during Nickelodeon's Kids...

Vassar College will launch the Vassar Veterans Initiative (VassarVets) designed to expand its overall student veterans' outreach and support by establishing an on-campus position dedicated to serving U.S. military veterans, President Elizabeth H....

Penn Foster, the nation's largest workforce development platform for middle skills, announced today that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation and Top Ten status. The honor, which marks the 3rd consecutive year that Penn...

It's been 105 years since the momentous Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge. While the living memory of the historic battle has passed, we continue to recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict...

Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret) and psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow have written an open letter to America's veterans with suicidal thoughts, in hopes of saving even one life. They are the co-founders, along with public relations guru Christian Josi...

An American flag, first flown by the U.S. military in combat, began its more than 10,000 mile "Rolling Remembrance" relay to help raise awareness of, and funds for, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, an organization that provides college...

Harris Teeter announced today the launch of its annual Support Our Troops campaign to benefit the USO. Now through June 14, Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout; 100 percent of funds...

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. today announced that it is the sole sponsor of the National Headache Foundation's (NHF) Veterans/Military Outreach program which aims to raise awareness about...

The Nonprofit Times recently selected the Pat Tillman Foundation as one of the top ten 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For. The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, partnered with Best Companies Group to...

U.S. service members, veterans and their families will benefit from an innovative, holistic career training and wellness program launched in March through a joint initiative of The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Professional Education and...

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. , a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, collaborated with...

Today, Talking Rain Beverage Company®, the maker of Sparkling Ice® beverages, is proud to announce the third annual Cheers to Heroes campaign to honor and celebrate America's Veteran heroes. This year's campaign will have a strong focus on saluting...

More than 400 U.S. military veterans nationwide will receive new, renovated or repaired homes thanks to an additional $6.6 million granted by The Home Depot Foundation to several of its nonprofit partners. Through these grants, the Foundation will...

William H. Frazier, co-founder of American Veterans Group, has been recognized for exceptional public service for his advocacy on behalf of America's post-9/11 military veterans. Frazier, who co-founded American Veterans Group (AVG) in 2018, has...

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has launched The Hope Fund for Critical Financial Assistance to offer immediate financial aid to vulnerable military caregivers. With generous support from the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, the Foundation will provide...