News by subject: VET

The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced four awardees of $5,000 grants from the Black Veteran Student Loan Repayment Program funded by Purefy, a D.C.-based financial technology platform. PenFed...

Leading veterans service organizations (VSOs) ? DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) ? today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans...

The United Service Organizations (USO) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) are joining forces to support professional development within the military community. During a three-year strategic relationship, the USO and EY will create career and mentorship...

Online ammunition retailer Ammo.com recently concluded another great year of business. Not only did they continue their mission of supplying American firearm enthusiasts with the ammunition they need to train, hunt, defend their homes, and preserve...

Military Makeover with Montel  is pleased to announce a partnership with Elkhart, Indiana-based Patrick Industries, who will assist in the home makeover for a Michiana veteran. Decorated veteran and host, Montel Williams, along with co-hosts Art...

Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa) will host their inaugural gala event "Make Blue the New Pink" on Friday, February 4, 2022, aboard the USS Midway historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in San Diego, CA.   The purpose of this event...

Many military members who come home from deployment are in need of support. Whether it's needing a service pet, obtaining food for themselves or their pets, or needing help putting up a fence on their property, many need support from the community....

SkillsetGroup will participate in a golf tournament March 25 to benefit 42MM, a golf-centered charitable organization for U.S. military veterans....

As the high-stakes standoff in Ukraine continues, the world is holding its breath to see whether Vladimir Putin and the Russian State are willing to invade that country despite the high costs likely to be incurred. Capable of taking a deep dive into...

Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, today released the results of a new, comprehensive study highlighting the unique experiences,...

To honor and thank first responders and healthcare workers, Holland America Line is extending its Military Appreciation Offer to members of these communities with $100 Onboard Spending Money. The premium cruise line is now also including heroes in...

ARANZ Medical is pleased to announce that its Silhouette wound imaging, measuring and documentation solution, has been successfully deployed as a national server within the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This establishes Silhouette as a VA...

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2020-2021 Pinnacle Awards to twelve construction projects which enhance their communities, and the "Build with the Best" Pinnacle Award to three individuals who collaborated to educate and support the...

In-home care services, and the caregivers who provide these services, have been indispensable to families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more than 25 years, Right at Home's local offices across the U.S. have been a leading care...

Fire Dept. Coffee recently announced that for every bag of coffee that customers purchase for themselves or for loved ones between now and Valentine's Day at firedeptcoffee.com, they will donate a bag of coffee to first responders, nurses and...

Two years into the pandemic have brought changes to everything from how we visit the doctor to new flexible and remote working options. But a significant constant remains: the dedication of health care workers, first responders, and school faculty...

AseptiScope®, Inc., a privately funded San Diego, California-based clinical innovation company, today announced the commencement of a 90-day InnoVAtion Pilot of its flagship product, The DiskCovertm System (www.diskcover.com), at the VA Medical...

To meet the increasing mental health needs for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, and military families throughout the nation, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) just announced that it will open two additional clinics in California in 2022,...

Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a comprehensive report demonstrating the effectiveness of these new reviews....

On Monday, January 31st, Spartan Medical Inc., the trusted resource for advanced medical technologies and biologics with over 14 years of flawless performance as a Federal Government Contractor, and a proven all-encompassing COVID-19 solutions...

On Wednesday January 26th 2022, local home services company Five Star Plumbing Heating, Cooling & Electric performed a charitable service for local 75-year-old veteran Levester Sanders. Services included a complete replacement of a new furnace...

With a large number of seniors living in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities facing potential infection from the COVID-19 Omicron variant, AARP Mississippi State Director, Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq., is calling for immediate action to...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among post-9/11 Veterans. Marine Veteran and Arizona State University alumni Tristan Wimmer is returning to the skies of his hometown to bring attention to this national crisis....

Assisted living communities are places where veterans can reside in an apartment or a house room. There are many benefits available for veterans. According to a recent research by BoomersHub, up to 44% of US male seniors over 75 are veterans who can...

LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is pleased to offer a translational research award program to support clinical scientists who work in the Department of Veterans Affairs. LUNGevity is proud to...

Anthony "Tony" Jimenez, the President and CEO of MicroTech, has been named to the Veteran Top 100 Hall of Fame by theboardiQ. The mission of theboardiQ is to create inclusive Boards for businesses and features "the first-ever curated lists of top...

LONDON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewsire/ -- Hakluyt, the strategic advisory firm for corporations and investors, is proud to announce additional support for The Gurkha Welfare Trust, which provides financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans,...

America's overseas troops will have their own version of 50-yardline, front-row seats as retired and current National Football League (NFL) team players, cheerleaders and mascots make appearances at more than two dozen military bases around the...

Just 4 years ago, SOLEDIER SOCKS was processing their first order; now they are being featured on national news. SOLEDIER SOCKS is a woman-owned business who gives back a pair of socks to America's troops and veterans for every pair purchased! Their...

Public relations firm Susan Davis International (SDI) has provided a new comprehensive, interactive calendar of military events and observances for 2022. The successful launch of last year's calendar benefitted professional communicators, event...

American Veterans Group, a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation, today announced a $12,000 donation to Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) to support its veteran workforce initiatives in the...

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let's Talk Day: "Members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces have stepped up...

In "History of 1 Field Squadron Group, Royal Australian Engineers, SVN, 1965?1972" by Brian Florence, the author, a veteran himself, dives into bravery, ingenuity and impacts of war as he emphasizes the sacrifices made by Australian Sappers and how...

Rice University's business competition geared for military veterans will take applications from new entrepreneurs. Applications are open for the 2022 Veterans Business Battle, an event that gives military veterans an opportunity to pitch their...

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) hosts TFA Exchange, which occurs January 26 and January 27, 2022, where up to 800 TFA registered representatives or investment advisor representatives will attend. This event is an opportunity for new and...

A promising new research study published today in the Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE demonstrates that a newly developed computerized adaptive assessment for suicide risk severity can be used among military veterans to accurately predict...

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's online bachelor's programs ranked No. 1 in the nation, tied with the University of Florida, by U.S. News & World Report, based on metrics such as student engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert...

Elevate Holistics, a multistate solution provider in the medical marijuana industry, donated $70,000 in services to Veterans and Medicare members throughout 2021. "Medical marijuana is utilized as an effective treatment for many conditions, including...

The Coalition to Heal Invisible Wounds (Coalition) announces two new members will join the organization in its efforts to create a comprehensive advocacy agenda to address the invisible wounds of war. The Navy SEAL Foundation and the Green Beret...

Palo Alto Networks , the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selected Palo Alto Networks to secure its expanded remote workforce, its network of Internet of Medical Things "IoMTs" and the new...

Code-Fusion today announced that it has partnered with Seattle-based Code Fellows, a global leader in technical education to offer software development and cybersecurity courses to individuals throughout Texas. Code-Fusion aims to equip aspiring...

Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, and Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among post-9/11 Veterans. Marine Veteran and Arizona State University alumni Tristan Wimmer is returning to the skies of his hometown to bring attention to this national crisis....

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis and Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for...

Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis and Anju Dhillon, Member of Parliament for...

The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "If you are a Navy Veteran who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma in any state or their family, please make financial compensation a priority and call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of...

Affirmed Housing recently hosted a virtual Grand Opening ceremony for Emerson, a supportive housing community for formerly homeless veterans in the City of Los Angeles. Located at 4760 Melrose Avenue, the community was partially funded by Los...

Although COVID seems to be the current war the world is fighting, a bigger enemy is on America's home front for service members and Veterans: suicide. From July to September of 2021, 163 service members died by suicide, nearly doubling the number of...

Veterans Affairs Canada Today, the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary-Skyview, announced two Calgary-based organizations who...

MellingMedical, a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CorneaGen, a mission-driven company committed to transforming how corneal surgeons treat and care for the cornea, today announced an agreement that will expand...