News by subject: VET

The 11th annual Toys for the North Christmas program is provided in partnership between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), RCMP Veterans' Association, Canadian Toy Association...

America250, the nationwide commemoration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, and the NFL officially announced today the inaugural class of the 2021 America250 Awards during a special halftime ceremony...

AARP launched a new tool to bring together valuable information and resources to help veterans, military families and their caregivers navigate their health care options. The Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator provides...

A White House-backed initiative called "House America" aims to ease the nation's growing homeless crisis by getting cities, counties, and states to reduce homelessness in exchange for federal support and resources. Billed as "an all-hands-on-deck...

The Pulte Family and William J. "Bill" Pulte recently announced that the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has committed $200,000 to commercial entity PulteGroup Inc. (PHM:NYSE)'s efforts to build homes for veterans. PULTE'S CHARITY EFFORTS NOW...

Assuaged, a charitable vegan plant-based and military veteran-owned lifestyle brand is firing back at fraudulent business coaches and networking events designed to amplify the scamming experience.    "The journey here was...

International Scientific Advisors (ISA), a tech-enabled marketplace that activates military veteran expertise to advance biomedical tech, has announced that client Evrys Bio has received a $34 million award from the United States Department of...

Sunshine, golf, friendly competition, and a good cause; what else can one ask for? As the world begins to return to a state of normalcy and charity events resume, Warrior Companion, the Texas and New York-based 501 (c)(3) dedicated to helping...

Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission, Georgia System Operations, and Georgia EMC presented a total of $140,000 check donations today to two Georgia-based non-profits from proceeds raised from the companies' 11th Annual Heroes Invitational Golf...

Award recipients to receive $10,000, a trip to D.C., and more. Anyone interested in nominating a military child for Operation Homefront's annual Military Child of the Year® Awards has through Wednesday, December 1 to complete the nomination process....

Throughout the holiday season, the United Service Organizations (USO) is bringing a little piece of home to service members stationed around the world. The 2021 USO Holidays campaign will feature a range of virtual and in-person programs and events...

Zuhoo (pronounced zoo-who), the world's most popular virtual Santa visit company, has announced that reservations for the 2021 holiday season are now on sale. Following a successful pre-sale with bookings from returning customers, email subscribers,...

Elevate Holistics, a multistate solution provider in the medical marijuana industry, has teamed up with Nature's Key, Oklahoma's leading wholesale edible company, to provide free and discounted medical marijuana card access to Veterans....

Armed Forces Bank ? a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 ? was honored with the "2021 Community Impact Award" presented at the 25th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium held virtually November 16 & 17, 2021....

Pegasystems Inc. , the software company that crushes business complexity, has signed the United Kingdom Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant, first introduced in 2011, is a promise by the nation ensuring those who serve, or who have served in the...

American Public University System (APUS) today announced that Javier Miyares has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. Miyares is a highly respected academic leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and change in online higher...

Sunday, Nov. 21 is the first annual national warrior call day, a coast-to-coast push that engages all Americans to help curtail suicide deaths among active-duty service members and veterans, according to the Troops First Foundation....

Guaranteed Rate, a leader in digital financial services, is pleased to welcome Dr. Ramesh Sarukkai as the company's new Chief Product and Technology Officer. The veteran Silicon Valley technologist will be responsible for expanding Guaranteed Rate's...

Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Whether for the freedoms and peace that we enjoy at home today, or for the peace they helped establish and maintain around the world. Recognizing these contributions, many Canadians...

What an honor it is to give thanks and gratitude to the veterans that have dedicated their lives and time for the call of duty to protect the Freedom and Liberty of all of the citizens of the United States of America! Thank you again for your valiant...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new $1.5 million dedicated fund during a Hidden Helpers Coalition event Nov. 10 at the White House. Through this investment, WWP will partner with best-in-class veterans and military service organizations to...

Hometown Hero CBD and its allies are pleased to announce that the Third Court of Appeals of Texas has upheld their temporary injunction, which will stave off Delta-8 prohibition at least until a final decision is made.  On Nov. 8, the 345th Civil...

Veterans Service Organization, The Independence Fund, is praising North Carolina's neweset state budget legislation, which marks wins for members of the Military, Veteran (MilVet), and Afghan Ally communities in North Carolina. As Governor Roy Cooper...

Across the country and for many years, American Legion posts have assisted Marines and volunteers with Toys for Tots collection drives. This holiday season, the need is greater than ever, with supply-chain breakdowns expected to reduce availability...

Holidays are upon us, and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is sending good cheer to U.S. Military Personnel overseas as part of their Home for the Holidays tour. Exciting shows will be offered online from Pomp, Snow & CIRQUEumstance and Magician Rob...

Crowley will continue to honor U.S. military members and veterans during this holiday season by donating transportation and logistics services to Wreaths Across America (WAA). For its third consecutive year supporting the organization, Crowley will...

Captain Sully Sullenberger will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) most prestigious public honor, the Annie Glenn Award, on November 19, 2021, at the ASHA Convention in Washington, D.C. Captain Sullenberger is best...

Knowesis Inc. (Knowesis) is proud to be certified by Great Place to Work. The prestigious certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Knowesis. As a result of the company-wide survey, 96% of...

The Adecco Group, the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company, announced today that it earned four of the 2022 Military Friendly® designations for its efforts to create sustainable and meaningful career paths, community outreach, brand...

Southern Nazarene University (SNU), a private Christian liberal arts university that offers flexible degree programs for working adults through its College of Professional and Graduate Studies, today launched a unique military benefits assessment as...

HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce the 18th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in a drive-thru format to ensure the safety of volunteers and individuals picking up the donations. On Monday, November 22, families in need will receive free...

Rack Room Shoes has partnered with Lifetime TV's Military Makeover team to support a Charlotte military family. In the newest Military Makeover season, national brand partners renovate the home of Joey and Joy Pryor, both military veterans and their...

Pep Boys, one of the nation's leading automotive service networks, has once again joined in Progressive's Keys to Progress initiative in its donation of vehicles to 50 veterans and veteran organizations. This year marks Pep Boys' 100th year in...

Three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients are calling on Congress to enact National Warrior Call Day ? a suicide prevention effort that aims to enlist millions of Americans to connect with service members and veterans, according to the Troops...

Boardsi announces their most recent partnership with Academy of United States Veterans (AUSV) for the upcoming 7th Annual Veterans Awards (VETTYS). The event will take place on January 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be centered around mental...

This year's holiday travel season marks the 35th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act, which legally began the move toward accessible air travel, and Paralyzed Veterans of America is sounding the alarm about serious issues people with...

Grunt Style, an apparel brand specializing in patriotic-focused apparel and products, is proud to announce the launch of their new nonprofit, The Grunt Style Foundation. The Grunt Style Foundation is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit which aims to connect...

On October 28, 2021  The Better Business Bureau's foundation, the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, announced their winners for the prestigious BBB International Torch Award for Ethics.  The 2021 winner for Category 1 is Texas Vets Roofing!...

ANSER and Rite-Solutions have been named as Platinum awardees by the US Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion Program. Supported in the submission of affirmative action data by Affirmity, a leading provider of software, consulting, and blended...

A fundraising effort organized by GovX, the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military and first responders, raised over $16,000 for Adaptive Training Foundation, the nonprofit athletic training facility in Dallas, TX that...

The country's longest veterans' parade ? Wreaths Across America's annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery ? kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. National President of American Gold Star Mothers Inc. (AGSM) Jo Ann Maitland and President Emeritus...

Born Primitive, a company known for its ongoing impact to military and first responders, is donating 100% of its profits from sales on Veterans Day to four military and first responder foundations, totaling $75,000. Donations from Veterans Day sales...

MicroTech is proud to announce that MicroTech's Founder, President, and CEO, Tony Jimenez, has been recognized by CNN Español, which lists him as one of the most successful Hispanic entrepreneurs in America. The CNN Español recognition follows other...

ARS, one of the nation's largest providers of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, is honoring active and former Military across the country with its ARS Cares Saluting Our Veterans program. More than 25 veterans and their families will...

In honor of the Marine Corps' birthday and Veterans Day weekend, Bunker Labs held a pitch competition on November 10th. Participants drawn from the current Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence program cohort competed for their share of over $25,000 in...

Cognosante, LLC today announced the Community Care Referral and Authorization System, which enables the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand community-based care to its Veteran beneficiaries, has processed its ten millionth referral. In...

As a holiday gift this year for over 400,000 troops, service members and their families at military bases throughout the world, Armed Forces Entertainment joins the creators of the new children's holiday book POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstancetm to bring an...

The Vinyl Institute (VI) presented Richard (Dick) Mason, Advisor to the President of Shintech, Inc., the Vinyl Institute Lifetime Achievement Award at VI's 2021 annual conference, Vinyl360. "Dick Mason is a cornerstone of the PVC industry and has...

Pain Management Practice Physicians & team celebrate local and patient veterans, and donate to a new Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) local chapter PA 22-12....

For more than 15 years, the jersey of former National Football League (NFL) safety and United States Army Ranger Pat Tillman was hung inside the USO center named after him at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Over the past weekend, his family...