News by subject: VET

The Industrial Automation & Cybersecurity For America Foundation (IACFAF), an innovator in training programs for transitioning service members and other underserved populations, has added cybersecurity support technicians to its career preparation...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has again received national recognition via the Military Times' Best for Vets: Colleges ranking. The recognition underscores the University's commitment to successfully connect the military and civilian...

On Remembrance Day, the grounds of Canada's largest Veterans care facility will be adorned with more than 30,000 flags as Operation Raise a Flag returns to pay tribute to the hundreds of Veterans currently residing at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in...

Clark Construction Group has expanded its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) to the Greater Nashville area. Originally launched in 2006, the 8-month program delivers executive MBA-style classes to small and diverse businesses, including minority-,...

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering guests a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried...

Wreaths Across America (WAA) is overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from communities throughout the country for its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). The MEE is a rolling interactive museum that shares the organization's mission to Remember the...

The National Flag Foundation (NFF) has partnered with the Military Order of the Purple Heart (the only Congressionally Chartered Purple Heart Organization in our Country) to honor the 240th Anniversary of the Purple Heart Award. To celebrate, the NFF...

True business agility begins with Servant Leadership. None are more equipped than members of the Armed Forces. AgileDad has partnered with Barrymore Hotel and the Scrum Alliance to present this 100% Free Scrum Certification Offering Nov. 17-22, 2022....

The first of three performances this season by the Warren Symphony Orchestra (WSO) takes place on Sun., Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts located at 44575 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township, Mich. "Made in America" is a...

NewDay USA, a Fintech company and one of the nation's leading VA mortgage lenders, announces it is expanding and taking  occupancy with 250 employees in the top two floors of 360 Rosemary, a 20-story, 297,000-square-foot office building in West Palm...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill: "Eight years ago today, Canadians were shocked by a tragic terrorist attack at the...

Smooth and catchy musical beats by Bryce Vine, a blast of energy and upbeat tunes by party band Pop Rocks, and a mind-bending, escape room experience by Hurry Houdini are headed to U.S. military bases overseas to entertain service members as part of...

Today, Blue Star Families released a new survey that paints a dire situation facing many military families across the country. Conducted from September 16-21 with over 2,200 respondents, the new research shows that a majority...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will be presented with the first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Governor General Mary Simon will receive the...

Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced $43 million in funding over three years to maintain frontline staffing levels, including the Case Manager to Veteran ratio, and...

DANNY TREJO, the prolific Actor, Author and Restaurateur who has starred in dozens of films and television shows, including DESPERADO, HEAT, the FROM DAWN TILL DUSK series, CON AIR, ONCE UPON A TIMES IN MEXICO, SPY KIDS, MACHETE, SONS OF ANARCHY,...

Today, ReflexAI announced Google's support to deploy ReflexAI methodology in a novel way, developing a training tool that empowers veterans to better support each other with mental health challenges. Google.org will directly support ReflexAI's work...

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® announced today that the brand will be participating in a month-long giveback with its new national charity partner, Folds of Honor. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, guests will have the option to give back to...

PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were named to Entrepreneur's Top Franchises for Veterans ranking for a...

The Federal Court has certified a class action against the Government of Canada brought on behalf of approximately 10,000 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. The representative plaintiff, Sean Bruyea, alleges ? on behalf of Veterans who suffered...

A full range of color choices is available online, with wholesale prices starting from $99.97 in the sale for a set of twelve mats. L.C. Dawson, AweXs LLC founder, says, "As a disabled US veteran, I understand...

KBR announced today it once again served as co-lead sponsor of the 38th Annual Army Ten-Miler and, for the first time this year, proudly served as the official sponsor of the Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run Series. This year, the signature Army Ten-Miler...

On Friday, October 21st, a group of four endurance athletes will embark on a mission to run 50 miles of the Grand Canyon, from the South Rim to North Rim and back again, to raise...

Just a few short weeks after Warrior Rising hosted another successful Veteran Business Shower in San Antonio Texas, the Small Business Association (SBA) awarded them a $105K grant to help aid the Veteran non-profit. Warrior Rising's mission is to...

Dan Rossi, known as The New York Hot Dog King, has written a memoir called The New York Hot Dog King: From Rags to Riches to Less Than Rags. Dan is a local legend and has an incredible story. He currently owns a food cart in front of The Met and has...

U.S. Army Col. Gregory Gadson served his country in every conflict from 1989 until May 2007, when a vehicle he was traveling in hit a roadside bomb. "I knew I was wounded seriously because I couldn't move," Gadson said during an interview with VIP...

America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) and Vehicles for Veterans, a subsidiary of Car Donation Foundation, announce the results of July ? September 2022, third quarter of collaboration- $76,817.98. Starting in January 2022, AWP and Vehicles for Veterans...

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, donated time and...

VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship, announced the top winners of its second annual tech startup pitch competition....

Goal Zero, a leader in portable energy, today announced the latest short film in its Power Moves series. The film features the triumphant and heart-wrenching story of Emily Henkel and Alexander Lofgren which eventually led to "The Alexander Lofgren...

Wreaths Across America Radio is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety of music, news, and stories regarding American veterans, their families, and the ongoing community work of Wreaths Across America and its local volunteers....

Between 1953 - 1987 toxic waste products were introduced into the water supply at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military members and their families, as well as civilians who...

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is proud to announce Gridiron Capital's investment in BWF's 16th annual Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH) event and the Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS) initiative. Gridiron's partnership and financial support of SUFH will...

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit celebrating 20 years of serving America's military families, has appointed Terry Smith to its national board of directors. Smith brings more than 25 years of experience in residential mortgage servicing,...

Canada Post is issuing a new stamp to remember the life and achievements of Sergeant Thomas (Tommy) George Prince, MM (1915-77), one of Canada's most decorated Indigenous war veterans and a prominent Anishinaabe activist....

Today, American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced that it raised $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), setting a record for the largest amount of money ATD has ever raised for the organization. GSF is ATD's philanthropic partner dedicated to...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced investments in 21 veterans and military service organizations as part of its effort to build a network of support for America's wounded veterans and their families. These community partnership grants...

? USAA announced that Bank General Counsel Senior Vice President Jason Klein role will expand to become USAA's chief corporate governance officer. He will succeed Amy Cook, the current chief corporate governance officer who will retire from USAA next...

Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a member of the Digital Services Coalition, today announced that it has been awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) by the Government Services Administration (GSA) for three categories...

Brain research and advocacy non-profit Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is pleased to announce that Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs, has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the American Brain...

Sport Clips Haircuts, a national franchise with almost 1,900 locations, is kicking off its annual scholarship fundraising drive for veterans. The campaign will take place for the five weeks leading up to Saturday, November 12, 2022. WHO: Sport Clips'...

Woodcraft needs volunteers to make special pens that will send a message of love and support to active duty members of the military and ones who are recovering from injuries. Pen turning will be done at Woodcraft retail stores during the 19th annual...

Thousands of Marines, contractors and their families are coming forward to join claims against the U.S. government in Camp Lejeune Lawsuits. ...

Aspen Dental and Curley Company won the Best Integration Into Culture category at the 2022 PRWeek Purpose Awards for the annual Day of Service initiative. The Purpose Awards recognize activations and innovations that use creative ideas to further...

Duke Energy is bringing The Wall That Heals, a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Oct. 20-23....

Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Franchise for Veterans for the ninth year in-a-row. Coming in at No. 41, the brand has...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing its mission of preventing veteran suicide by working with community organizations across the country, including the work of America's Warrior Partnership's (AWP) community branches. Through the...

PGA REACH has announced the official start of the PGA National Day of HOPE Campaign benefiting PGA HOPE (Helping our Patriots Everywhere) programs across the country. In its sixth year, PGA National Day of HOPE is a month-long campaign, running now...

Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's number one VA purchase lender, is kicking off a cross-country RV tour to help America's Veterans make their communities better....