News by subject: VET

MellingMedical is honored to announce the renewal and expansion of its Federal Supply Schedule contract that several of America's top medical device and equipment companies have leveraged to deliver resources across Veterans Affairs, DoD, and other...

Olin Corporation's Winchester Ammunition Division announced today a $125,000 pledge to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members of the U.S. armed forces....

Rocky Kanaka uses his multi-media presence to advocate for animals in need around the world, but his most recent project also has a human focus. In his new short film, Rocky Kanaka explores the experience of a returning military Veteran and his new...

Today, USAA announced it is among the first auto insurance carriers to implement crash detection technology, an innovation that simplifies and expedites the claims process. This technology comes at a critical time as auto accidents have surged past...

As a former US Military Sergeant with six years served in the Marine Corp Reserves, Michael's path to success is a testament to faith, grit, and drive. Faced with uncertainty in a post-military career, Michael challenged conventional paths to find...

Invenergy, the largest privately-held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced a new partnership with leading renewable energy training company Airstreams Renewable Inc. Invenergy's investment will...

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Aquia Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in cloud and cybersecurity professional services, today announced that it has launched an Advisory Board of government, industry, and technology veterans, naming Renee Wynn,...

The team at The Driscoll Firm is proud to announce that they have secured a $299 million judgment against the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of families of U.S. service members wounded or killed in terrorist attacks in Iraq. The Driscoll Firm is...

Hello Alice, the free platform helping over one million small businesses launch and grow, today proudly announced the launch of the Hello Alice Small Business Mastercard as it broadens its suite of inclusive capital products. In partnership with...

Veterans Affairs Canada   It has been 80 years since the Dieppe Raid, a particularly devastating part of the Second World War for the Canadian military. The sacrifices and achievements of those who gave so much to help restore peace and freedom to...

Embrace Home Loans, a top-ranked lender in the mortgage industry, announced that their Fairfax, Virginia office will sponsor the Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament, which will be hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP)...

Today, Inc. revealed that Instant Teams is No. 208 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful privately owned businesses....

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation's largest independent and patient-led kidney organization, unveiled an aggressive consumer engagement and mobilization campaign to help patients engage their commercial insurers and the...

The Purple Heart Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists veterans-in-need, announced it has partnered with the Military Makeover television show to renovate and remodel an entire home for a veteran and his family. The show will air on...

As August marks one year since the end of the War in Afghanistan, an entire generation of veterans and military families are faced with managing the lasting mental health impacts, and common transition challenges associated with their service. That's...

USA Cares (usacares.org) is responding to an urgent need with the Kentucky Army National Guard as well as the Kentucky Air National Guard members who have been negatively affected by recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Many of these families have...

Armed Forces Bank (AFB), a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907, today announces a new partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program....

iSite® Contract Management Portal ? MSM Group, Inc., a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business leader in contract administration, financial management, and software engineering, today announced the award of a new enterprise contract to use...

To ensure that veterans and their families have the opportunity to achieve higher education, Elias Halvorson created The Veterans of Hawaii Scholarship. This $2000 scholarship will be awarded to four successful applicants, veterans, members, or a...

Today, Aura, the leader in intelligent safety for consumers, and Blue Star Families, the nation's largest grassroots military family support organization, announced the next evolution of their partnership. The expanded collaboration aims to address...

Author Ernest Branch offers wisdom based on both professional and personal experience in God's Warriors in Action: Veterans in the Ministry ($10.99, paperback, 9781662856310; $4.99, e-book, 9781662856327). As a veteran of both the military and the...

The Navy Mutual Aid Association ("Navy Mutual") is proud to announce its sixth year of participation with Military Makeover with Montel® airing on Lifetime TV. This season follows the renovations of the Stupar family home. Staff Sergeant Michael...

AARP Pennsylvania joined Lehigh County officials and PA Dole Fellow Georgette Wenton as Lehigh County became a Hidden Heroes County, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's network of nearly 200 communities nationwide committed to identifying...

For many, taking the risk to new heights is a tough move, and with execution comes new challenges. For the Battle Bunker, taking risks is what the brand is built on ? as the company ventured to a new milestone by partnering with Chula Vista Elite...

Close to 650 family and friends of military athletes will travel to cheer on their loved ones at the DoD Warrior Games next week. Fisher House Foundation is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the Department of Defense Warrior Games and to lead the...

The Behan Law Group is proud to offer $1,000 scholarships each semester to support veterans or the children of veterans in their goal of pursuing higher education. We are pleased to announce the winners of our...

USA Cares (usacares.org) is honored to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) to reduce factors contributing to veteran suicide. This funding will provide military families with life-changing...

USAA has appointed a top human resources leader as the new executive vice president. Tamla Oates-Forney has joined the company as chief human resources officer (CHRO). She will be a member of USAA's executive council, reporting to the CEO Wayne...

Today, AARP launched the inaugural issue of the AARP Veteran Report, a free, bi-weekly e-newsletter for veterans and their families. The newsletter shares personal stories of service and offers practical help with areas such as health, money, work...

Our Military Kids® (OMK) is proud to announce Lockheed Martin's $250,000 donation to support over 800 extracurricular activity scholarships for children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, and combat-injured Veterans in...

Chicago area businessman Bryan Real recently launched an Illinois online raffle called the Komoniwana Raffle. The raffle is an effort to raise as much money as possible for the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which builds mortgage-free homes...

Lance Corporal Timothy Pugh, Ret., a Marine veteran who suffered multiple myeloma, and other injuries, as a result of exposure to the toxic water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, filed a lawsuit today against the United States under the Camp...

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is proud to announce that after more than two decades of effort, at least one photo has been found for each of the 58,281 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. "When...

The American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard praised President Biden and the bipartisan majority of congressional members who supported the most comprehensive veterans' health-care legislation in decades....

At a White House ceremony today, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauded President Joe Biden's signing of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their...

ARC Energy Services, Inc., the Veteran-owned specialty mechanical contracting company serving the power and process industries, announced today the opening of a new office in Ashland, Virginia, to accommodate growth and leverage the area's diverse...

The mission of Wreaths Across America (WAA) is to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Although the organization is best known for laying veterans' wreaths on headstones...

The International Institute for Marine Insurance Studies (IIMIS) will present the Certified Marine Insurance Professional (CMIP) seminar on Insuring Marine Employees at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina October 26 -27. CMIP provides the most...

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation's leading veteran service organizations, announced today that USAA will serve as the National Title Sponsor of the 15th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series. Held each September, the 9/11...

TÜV Rheinland, a world leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification services, celebrates our anniversary by engaging in a series of social activities in the United States to give back to the community that helped it grow over the 150...

The VBC Giving Foundation (VBCGF) has just been awarded a $95,000 grant from Philadelphia Foundation's Coles House Fund to support its efforts to help female Veterans break the cycle of homelessness. The Coles House Fund grant is designated to supply...

Opsgility, LLC has pledged to assist job seekers from the military community in their journey to launch a new career in Tech. The Military and Veterans initiative was created to thank the brave men and women who have defended our country by offering...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Peacekeepers' Day: "Today, we honour all Canadians who have served ? and continue to serve ? in peacekeeping operations around the world. Their courage,...

Today, IVIX, the first AI-powered platform designed to help authorities address tax evasion at scale, announced John D. (Don) Fort and Deborah Pianko will join the company as Chief Business Officer and Director of Sales (North America). Mr. Fort...

The National Association of Town Watch (NATW), in partnership with Lower Merion Community Watch, will host the annual "National Night Out" (NNO) Festival in the rear of the Wynnewood Shopping Center, 50 E. Wynnewood Road, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m....

Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a program that aims to increase affordable homeownership opportunities among the veteran population in the U.S....

In its ongoing effort to support the mental health and well-being of military families, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide...

The Folded Flag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced its Salute to Service Gala will be held...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is teaming up with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to host nearly 80 veterans for the 15th annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic this week in San Diego. In addition to sponsoring the event, WWP will be...