News by subject: VET

Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong,...

The Government of Canada will host a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Canadian peacekeeping operations in Cyprus at a commemorative event at the National Peacekeeping Monument (The Reconciliation). More than 25,000 Canadian...

The Government of Canada will host a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Canadian peacekeeping operations in Cyprus at a commemorative event at the National Peacekeeping Monument (The Reconciliation). More than 25,000 Canadian...

With regrets, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will no longer visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans, on March 12, 2024. She looks forward to visiting the centre at...

Canada's mission in Afghanistan ended 10 years ago. Today, we honour the more than 40,000 Canadians in uniform ? including members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and civilian police agencies ? who served in...

Blue Star Families, a national non-profit that provides community support and resources to military families, released the findings of its 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey today. The survey received over 7,400 responses from active-duty,...

Good Ranchers, the leading provider of high-quality, 100% American meat, is proud to announce its partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America ? the nation's premier non-profit dedicated to serving Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases,...

DTS, delivering cyber, consulting, and management services, closed out 2023 with strong company growth, increasing the company size, and receiving prestigious industry recognition while starting 2024 off strong with invitations...

Veterans have served with courage to safeguard and preserve the Canada we know today. The Government of Canada recognizes and honours the contributions of Canadian Veterans, as well as those who work to support them. Today, the Honourable Ginette...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake issues the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs' expansion of in vitro fertilization for disabled veterans seeking to grow their families....

Flying Ace , an American-made bourbon company, today announced an educational scholarship program with non-profit organization Folds of Honor , commemorating the sacrifices made by fallen or disabled American military personnel and first responders....

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with...

Healing Breakthrough, the leading federal advocacy group for veteran access to MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT), celebrates the achievement of its FY24 advocacy goal: securing the first-ever Congressional appropriation for large-scale, nationwide...

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive today announced its commitment to the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, helping soldiers prepare for a career after the Army. The two organizations will sign an official partnership agreement...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, will participate in a commemorative event at the National War Memorial to mark the...

The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW), hosted its largest benefit event of the year, both in fundraising...

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces National HFOT Board Ambassador Jake Tapper's new joint project with Dave Matthews to raise...

Canadian Veterans have courageously served our country. Connecting Veterans, stakeholders and community partners to hear directly from each other and share ideas, experiences and perspectives is integral to tailoring supports and services that...

U.S. veterans are at a higher risk of developing melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, likely due in part to the occupational hazards associated with active duty in countries near the equator where ultraviolet (UV) levels are higher....

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will be available to the media on the closing day of the 2024 Women Veterans Forum, on International Women's Day.  Minister Petitpas...

The American Battlefield Trust has announced its short list of finalists for its inaugural American Battlefield Trust Book Prize for History, an annual award that seeks to showcase the vital nature of historic battlefields as primary sources in...

BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar prototype to the U.S. Army. The prototype showcases a newly designed top plate system?the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP)?that allows for...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of...

Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas testified today before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Thomas unveiled PVA's 2024 policy priorities, underscoring the need for comprehensive...

Outlaw Partners and Hey Bear, in conjunction with Explore Big Sky's Hoary Marmot podcast, recently shared an exclusive interview with grizzly bear attack survivor, Rudy Noorlander, a 61-year-old Navy veteran and owner of Alpine Adventures, a...

PROTEOR announced the US launch of the PDAC verified SYNSYS microprocessor full-leg system, an entirely new angle on performance for low to moderate K3 activity levels. Previously only available in Europe, SYNSYS offers US clinicians and amputees an...

Mission Roll Call urges Congress to support the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill, emphasizing its crucial investments in veterans' healthcare, military infrastructure, and national security. As the U.S. House of Representatives and...

Veterans sacrificed so much to safeguard and preserve the Canada we see today. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Veterans, as well as those who work to support them, are appropriately honoured. Today, following the National...

Scientel Solutions (Scientel) is thrilled to launch their 7th Annual 'Putting for Veterans' golf outing, set to take place on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, IL. Over the last six years, the technology integration...

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.  ...

On February 27, 2024, iFly Wilmington proudly announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest facility, marking a significant stride in delivering exhilarating experiences to the Wilmington community. The event celebrates the commencement of...

Operation Homefront's Board of Directors announced today that Brig. Gen. (ret.) Robert D. Thomas has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Thomas will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. He will...

SERGEANT LLC, today announced that U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran and motivational speaker Ray "Cash" Care has been named a Global Brand Ambassador.  Mr. Care joins SERGEANT at an exciting time of growth for the company as it prepares to launch an expanded...

(Family Features) Veterans play an important role in U.S. history. Over time, the demographics of veterans have changed, but few realize the growing role of women in the armed forces. Today, women comprise 11% of the veteran population. According to...

To further extend its mission of training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, The Home Depot Foundation is granting $1 million to its veteran-led disaster response partner Team Rubicon to build a new trades training program. Through the...

Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies, and a top Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and top Federal Housing Administration (FHA) (government-insured) lender in the U.S., starts accepting submissions today...

On February 29, a conference aimed at improving the lives of Ukraine's veterans took place, organized by a coalition of four Ukrainian and American civil society organizations: "Free and Faithful," the Institute for Democracy and Development...

On February 29, in Kyiv and Washington, a landmark conference on veteran policy in Ukraine convened, marking a pivotal collaboration between Ukrainian and American experts. Together, they embarked on crafting an Action Plan and Analytical Report,...

VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship, announced a major initiative, "Vets in AI." In conjunction with its launch...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change the Air Carrier Access Act regulations...

United Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute today announced a partnership to support military service members with their transition to civilian life. The collaboration will focus on offering specialized training programs and...

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation's Inaugural "Military Hiring Academy" graduated its first class in February. Melanie Hatfield, Human Resources Manager, Connected Nation (CN), was among the first graduating class....

In the news release, Empowering Veterans: VetComm Shines a Spotlight on Billions of Dollars Unclaimed Annually, issued 27-Feb-2024 by VetComm over PR Newswire, we are advised that additional information about the company, including the stock ticker...

With food insecurity affecting active-duty U.S. Service Members and their families at rates more than double their civilian counterparts, the national nonprofit Soldiers' Angels announced today it has received new funding from the Bob Woodruff...

A More Just America, a new 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to restorative justice and prioritizing the welfare and safety of vulnerable communities and military veterans within the criminal justice system, officially launched earlier this month....

Dr. Ronald A. Murphy, local dentist from Batavia, IL joined many colleagues from all across the country during special Leadership conferences hosted by MGE: Management Experts, Inc. in Florida. The training session included topics to increase one's...

Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced sports industry pioneer, philanthropist, and TV personality Bonnie-Jill Laflin as a special guest speaker at PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Laflin is...

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. , the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, continues to make a...

In a revelation that demands attention, VetComm, a leading provider of innovative solutions for veterans, sheds light on the startling truth that billions of dollars earmarked for approximately 11 million eligible veterans remain unclaimed each year....

Bunker Labs, now a part of Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to announce the 67 members of our first Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship cohort of 2024. Breaking Barriers in...