Veterans News
News about those who have served in the military or for professionals who work with military units. Information includes benefits, services, products, technology, innovations and events of interest to veterans.
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges US Navy Veterans or Nuclear Power Plant Workers with Mesothelioma to Call Them About the Best Compensation
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "At the top of our priority list is making certain that all US Navy Veterans who were exposed to asbestos because of their work around a US Navy ship or submarine's nuclear reactor have the nation's best lawyers. This focus also includes all power plant... - July 09, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
New Diversity Partner for Affirmative Action Obligations
Jobvertise.com and MinoritySuccess.us create Affirmative Action partnership. This official partnership brings more affordable tools to federal contractors in their outreach to minorities and women, as well as AAOs (affirmative action officer) to consider the low cost solutions for their compliance requirements. - July 07, 2015 - MSPG Inc.
Our Nation's Heroes Have Saved Over $10 Million
First responders, military members, healthcare workers and teachers have saved over $10 million by using Homes for Heroes® for their real estate needs. - July 07, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges “Jack Of All Trades” Construction Workers with Mesothelioma to Call Them About the Best Lawyers and Compensation
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We pride ourselves for being one of the nation's top ranked sources for mesothelioma compensation, especially if the worker was exposed to asbestos as a construction worker, plumber, electrician, welder, roofer, or drywall installer. We would like to talk... - July 06, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Grand Court of New York, the Order of the Amaranth, Announces New Grand Officers
The Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth, State of New York is proud to introduce the new Grand Royal Matron, HL Susan Johns Greenfield and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven Joyce 2015- 2016. The installation of officers took place at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 16th,... - July 06, 2015 - Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth
The Mindful Center Knoxville Launches 8 Week Mindfulness Meditation Program for Tennessee Veterans
To assist with the mental and physical health of Tennessee’s veterans, The Mindful Center Knoxville is launching an 8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program for Veterans starting July 15th in downtown Knoxville. The aim is to improve and complement the quality of care local veterans are receiving through the practice of mindfulness meditation. - June 27, 2015 - The Mindful Center Knoxville
PODS® to Hold Contest for Military Exchange Shoppers Across U.S.
In celebration of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, PODS® is holding a nationwide online contest from June 29 through July 4 for all branches of the military. - June 26, 2015 - PODS
Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Focuses New Attention on Asbestos Exposure and Cold War US Navy Veterans Due to the Risk of Mesothelioma for These Individuals
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging US Navy Veterans who served on a Cold War era US Navy ship to have annual chest x-rays performed in addition to telling their primary care physician about any exposure to asbestos which might have resulted from working in close proximity to the engine room,... - June 22, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
Mesothelioma Victims Center Calls Attention to 1970's Construction Products That Contained Asbestos and Urges Victims to Call Them About Better Lawyers and Compensation
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging construction workers who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or their family members to call them about why it is so incredibly vital to have one of the nation's best mesothelioma lawyers advancing the victim's compensation claim. - June 19, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
Award-Winning Home Builder Buys Local Products to Support Small Business Owners
Elliott Homes LLC, a custom home builder on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has a strong allegiance to local residents, vendors and contractors. To help grow the economy, provide employment opportunities and support local communities Brandon Elliott, President, insists his team use local businesses for their new home builds. - May 30, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Groton Naval Officer to Compete on American Ninja Warrior
As American Ninja Warrior kicks off its seventh season, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Natalie Schibell prepares for her debut on “the world’s most difficult obstacle course.” A graduate of The George Washington University, The Culinary Institute of America, and New York Medical College,... - May 26, 2015 - Natalie Schibell
Triangle Kroger Stores Invite Customers To Support Our Troops
Local Grocer Announces Plans for Customers and Associates to Aid Troops, Military Families and Veterans This Summer - May 24, 2015 - Kroger
Matter Introduces Rusty Beagle as Associate Sponsor
Nancy Matter Motorsports welcomes the Rusty Beagle Sports Grill as their new associate partnership on the Chris Kyle - Guardian for Heroes / NTX Diesel Monte Carlo Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2015 racing season. "Rusty Carlock was the Founder of 'The Beagle' as we call... - May 22, 2015 - Nancy Matter Racing
Love Sami Organization Helps Grieving Suicide Survivors to Heal
Love Sami Organization, a non profit dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, helps suicide survivors by providing funding for these individuals to experience unique one a a kind interactions which have a therapeutic healing effect: swimming with a baby tiger cub or swimming with a dolphin. - May 19, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
Sea Breeze Publishing and Author Steve Snyder Promote WWII Book for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches and we begin remembering those who gave their lives for our country, let’s look back at an event during World War II; the downing of the B-17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth. There were over 56,000 downed airmen in World War II. Many died, many were captured, and some were fortunate enough to escape and evade capture, making it back to friendly lines to fight again. - May 15, 2015 - Steve Snyder
Wounded Warrior Golf Outing
Net Work Ministries and Marietta Country Club will host 25 Wounded Warriors for a day of golf and prizes on Friday June 12, 2015. - May 13, 2015 - NetWork Ministries, Inc.
Bloomex Donates Tulips for WWII Veterans at VE Day Ceremony
Bloomex Canada is proud to recognize the valiant sacrifices made by our WWII veterans for their service in Europe, by donating tulip bouquets for this year's VE Day Ceremony in Ottawa, Canada. - May 06, 2015 - Bloomex
Clos La Chance's Groovin in the Grove Next Stop for Songwriter Promoting Military Charities
Promoting awareness of the military charity Semper Fi is never done. To Prove the Point, Mick from The Big Dawg Patriots is spreading the word this summer by playing festival and winery gigs. - April 29, 2015 - The Big Dawg Patriots
Student Makes History, Honors Veterans
College student interviews war veterans for Library of Congress Veteran History Project - April 25, 2015 - Covenant Home Care
A New Pocket Knife Built in the USA to Raise Funds for Charities That Assist Veterans
Minuteman/Pro-Tech pocket knife built in the USA to raise funds for charity. - April 24, 2015 - Minuteman
Veteran-Friendly Business Launches Revolutionary New Bed Bug Product
Along with launching this innovative yet safe product, founder Rick Mladek is committed to hiring disabled Veterans also known as Wounded Warriors. Thermal Safe, Inc. recently announced the launch of their innovative new bed bug product, designed to safely and effectively prevent an infestation of... - April 24, 2015 - Thermal Safe, Inc.
Page Named to Board of Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Air Force Command Chief demonstrated care for wounded airmen throughout distinguished career. - April 20, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Double Amputee to Parachute Into "Fore Our Troops" Golf Tournament at Lansdowne
Bowman to deploy chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes on April 17. - April 13, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Thursby Software Selected as DISA’s Two-Factor CAC Authentication for Apple iOS Mobile Devices
In conjunction with the Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) Enterprise Solutions Group’s commitment for the finest government mobile solutions, DMI has sub-contracted with Thursby Software Systems for CAC enabling DoD Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Apple iOS mobile devices. This... - April 07, 2015 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Secures Its Legacy and Future with Eastern National
Diane Carlson Evans, Founder and President of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation (VWMF), is pleased to announce exciting advances in the management of programs related to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Foundation’s directors selected Eastern National, an association... - April 02, 2015 - Eastern National
Teleperformance U.S.A., Operation Homefront, and Feed the Children Take a Stand Against Hunger in Sandy, UT
Corporation and Nonprofits Band Together to Help 400 Military Families. Operation Homefront, Teleperformance U.S.A., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and Feed the Children are partnering to support 400 Sandy-area military families on Friday, April 3. Families will be provided with food and... - March 29, 2015 - Teleperformance
Effort to Help Veterans and Provide Work for Americans with Wrist Watches Assembled in the USA
Minuteman Watch Co would like to announce some exciting news about their new crowd-funding effort to raise funds for charity via the sale of watches assembled in the USA. - March 28, 2015 - Minuteman
Team UTRS Runs in Philadelphia Broad Street Run to Support Veteran’s Organization, The Mission Continues
Cherry Hill, NJ based company, UTRS, Inc. is joining forces with members of The Mission Continues' Philadelphia platoon and run in the Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Miler to raise funds in support of the veteran's organization. - March 25, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
XCom Global Supports The Greatest Generations Foundation
Wireless service provider teams up with non-profit international organization to honor our nation’s veterans. - March 23, 2015 - XCom Global, Inc.
Army Officer Turns to Top Level Domain to Launch Domain.Buzz Investing Website
Military Intelligence Officer Tim Culpepper began his online business in 2009 to pay off his college loans. - March 17, 2015 - dotStrategy, Co.
Four Disabled Veterans Will Carry the Names of the Fallen to the Top of Mt. McKinley, the Tallest Peak in North America
Four combat veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan announced today that they will be climbing Mt. McKinley (20,321 ft.), also known as Denali, in May 2015, for a project they founded, Mission Memorial Day. They are expected to reach the top of Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, on Memorial... - March 16, 2015 - Mission Memorial Day
Gettysburg National Park Gets Residencies for Artists
The Gettysburg National Military Park of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the establishment of a program to host three different artists for 1-month Residencies at the Park. The artists, which will be selected by... - March 14, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
TAVA Adds Experienced Veterans to Board
In mid February 2015, the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) brought two highly experienced, patriotic veterans to their board; enhancing their outreach and mission of serving America’s transgender veterans and advocating for their benefits and for the honor, duty, and right to... - March 08, 2015 - TAVA
American Cold War Veterans 2015 Convention
The American Cold War Veterans will hold their annual Convention Apr. 30-May 1, 2015, Washington, DC. - March 03, 2015 - American Cold War Veterans
Military Fiction from Vietnam War Veteran Michael McCormick and Foreword by Ron Kovic – "Across The Pond"
Author and Vietnam War veteran, Michael McCormick is pleased to announce the promotion of his military fiction book, "Across the Pond." First released by Vantage Press in 1994, McCormick wants to make sure his story is not lost in history. - February 11, 2015 - Michael McCormick
Solving the Cisco Skills Gap – Leading Partner Finds Hidden Talent with Technical Apprentice Program for Returning Veterans and Entry Level Engineers
In 2013, Adcap launched its one-of-a-kind Cisco Technical Apprentice Program that focuses on training and mentorship as much as practical experience. “Adcap works in a niche industry. For this reason, we struggled to find qualified talent with the necessary experience,” says Wilkins. “But instead of complaining about the lack of a talent pool, we set out to create one.” - February 05, 2015 - Adcap
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
C2 Solutions Group Receives “Fantastic 50” Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that provides federal government information technology services, has been named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s list of the fastest growing companies. Winners must be privately held, headquartered in Virginia, sales between $200,000 and $100 million, and show positive revenue growth. - January 31, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
C2 Solutions Group Wins "2015 Best Places to Work" Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc. has been named one of the “2015 Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business magazine. Companies from across the state vie for this recognition. Winners are chosen based surveys conducted by the magazine, based on company leadership, training, pay and benefits, and overall engagement. - January 30, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Jacksonville, FL Realtor Gives Over $41,000 of Commissions Back to Local Heroes
CC Underwood, owner of The Sellin' With CC Team is an affiliate with the Homes For Heroes program which is a national organization that gives back to local heroes when they buy and sell a home. She and her team give 25% of their gross commission as a rebate to the buyer and seller at closing. Qualifying heroes include Active and Retired Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare professionals. - January 22, 2015 - Sellin' With CC Team- Keller Williams Realty
Ernest M. Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ernest M. Williams of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Department of Veteran Affairs. About Ernest M. Williams Mr. Williams has 7 years’... - January 22, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Transgender Veterans Elect New Leaders
TAVA, America’s national association of transgender armed forces veterans, elected new leadership for 2015 and set initiatives for coming the year. - January 16, 2015 - TAVA
First Annual Voices of War Anthology to be Published by Veteran Publisher
The first annual VOW Anthology: Voices of War 2014 will be published by The War Writers’ Campaign later this year. An annual publication compiled of authors looking to give something back to their communities. It’s a collection highlighting their stories, their words, and an... - January 12, 2015 - The War Writers' Campaign, Inc.
Milholland Solar and Electric Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Milholland Solar & Electric, an Award Winning, BBB A+ rated Solar & Electrical Contractor turns 25 this year. Presently Serving San Diego and Southern California, Milholland Electric Inc remain committed to its many customers for many more years to come. - January 05, 2015 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Veteran Owned Business Project Named a Top 100 Champion in the 2014 Small Business Influencer Awards
Nationwide network of nearly 300,000 veteran owned business supporters and over 20,000 members named a Top 100 Small Business Champion. - December 30, 2014 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
The Mindful Center Knoxville Launches Crowd Funding Campaign to Assist Veterans
To assist Tennessee’s combat veterans, Barrientos is launching a crowdfunding campaign in support of Coming Home: an 8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program. His aim is to improve and complement the quality of care these veterans are receiving, so they might experience “coming home” in a new way. - December 24, 2014 - The Mindful Center Knoxville
Brain Injured Woman Travels Across the USA in Search of Resilience
Award-winning author and coach Dr. Jennifer Leigh was at the top of her game in 2010. Then adversity struck: she sustained a brain injury from a medication prescribed by her doctor. She blogged about her ordeal, becoming a beacon of hope for thousands around the world suffering from the same brain... - December 19, 2014 - Dr. Jennifer Leigh
"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015
PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC