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.
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care
Permanent Mud Run Raises Money for Veterans
Fourth bi-annual race benefits the Mission Continues. - June 12, 2014 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Vet Brand Apparel Company is Open for Business
Restoring, Encouraging and Celebrating the Pride of the United States Veteran Community. - June 07, 2014 - Vet Brand Apparel Company
Morton Grove Chamber Invites Vets to 36th Annual Golf Outing
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce cordially invites all Service Personnel and Veterans to join them for the 36th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry Golf Outing on June 18, 2014. - May 31, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
R4 Alliance Programs of Excellence Unite to Better Serve Our Veterans
R4 Alliance is a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based Recreation services to Our Military Family. They are focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in Research, education, standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. They believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. - May 29, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade
CEO of Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to remind celebrants of veterans’ sacrifices, hidden traumas and on-going need for support. - May 23, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600
Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna as a Professional of the Year
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as a Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation. - May 21, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Applauding Veterans for Their Service
Rosalyn Kahn, author of “Random Acts of Kindness are Changing the World,” will address the Student Veteran’s Association at Santa Monica College. The speech is entitled “Expressing Gratitude for Our Veterans.” - May 13, 2014 - RK & Associates
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
PatriArt.org Launched on Kickstarter
Locally owned Surface Gel Tek launched PatriArt.org on Kickstarter late last month. Kickstarter.com is a platform for introducing new projects and products and allows crowd or group funding to support it. Various rewards are given in return for the pledged funding. Great idea for launching a great... - May 08, 2014 - PatriArt
RPAMS to Debut Two All New Innovative Vehicle Systems During SOFIC
RP Advanced Mobile Systems (RPAMS) and World of Powersports, Inc will be exhibiting at SOFIC 2014 in Tampa from 20-22 May, 2014. Included in the exhibit will be two innovative vehicle systems developed by RPAMS along with end to end sustainment and training solutions from World of Powersports. - May 04, 2014 - MilitaryAtv.com
Local Realtors Join Homes for Heroes Program to Thank Local Police, Fire Fighters, Teachers, Military, and Healthcare Workers for the Jobs They do
Four Las Vegas and Henderson area Realtors have become Affiliates of the Homes for Heroes Program in order to say Thank You and show true appreciation to those men and women who are active or retired police officers, fire fighters, teachers, healthcare workers, military, and civil servants. - May 04, 2014 - Homes for Heroes
New Assisted Living Facility Opens in Orlando
A new Assisted Living Facility has opened in Orlando. The Grand Opening and Open House will be on Thursday, May 8th, 2014. - May 01, 2014 - Wellsprings Residence
A "Thank You" from Reviva Labs to Personnel for U.S. Service
A “Thank You” for her service to our Country is received by Stefani Cruz (center), a second generation staffer at Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., manufacturers of all-natural skin care products. Cruz is starting a leave of absence from Reviva having been called up by her U.S. Army... - April 30, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Local Author's Web Site Offers Free Resources
Poteau, Okla. author has released a new web site that provides free articles and tools for business managers and human resources career professionals. - April 30, 2014 - Pat Kelley
Oakwood Escrow Honors Service Men and Women Through VIP Pricing and Events
Oakwood Escrow is proud to honor our service men and women by offering VIP pricing and partnering with groups and events that support service men and women. Year-round, Oakwood Escrow offers special VIP pricing to those men and women who serve our country everyday. To honor their sacrifice, Oakwood... - April 11, 2014 - Oakwood Escrow
Powerful Event Making an Even Greater Impact on Future Generations
At the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Annual Awards, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence reaffirms his ongoing commitment to mentor young African-American males. - April 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Hero Helpers of America, Inc. & Heartillery Group Join Together to Fulfill Urgent Requests for Our Troops in Afghanistan
The Hero Heart Collection aims to collect 100,000 cards and 500 care packages for American service members currently stationed overseas. Request for schools, businesses, clubs/organizations and the community to contribute immediately in the form of greeting cards, care package items and/or financial donation. Items will be accepted until June 22nd, 2014. - April 06, 2014 - Heartillery Group
Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Third Annual “Heroes In The Shadows” San Gabriel Valley Homeless Veterans Stand Down, Begins April 4, 2014 in South El Monte at the Whittier Narrows Recreational Area
Three day event presented by the San Gabriel Valley Veterans Employment Committee and the Vet Hunters Project aims to combat Homelessness by providing on-site assistance, services and resources to those in need. - March 29, 2014 - San Gabriel Valley Veterans Employment Committee
Senior Survival Source Debuts on “Money 105.5FM” Radio
New Sacramento area radio program designed to help adult children of aging parents. Senior Survival Source officially debuts on Money105.5 FM KSAC Radio at 8:00AM Friday mornings. This is a new senior advocacy “talk-radio” program in which they will interview various guests with expertise in senior care planning and ever changing senior care issues. - March 21, 2014 - Senior Helpers Sacramento - Placer Counties
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters
The Arcanum Group -- a Denver-based provider of IT, staffing and program management services to government agencies -- participated Feb. 22 in the 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Colorado fundraising event. - February 28, 2014 - The Arcanum Group
When Your Parachute is Black- New System Unveiled to Eradicate African American Unemployment Crisis
Using Knowledge, Planning, Preparation and Persistence to make a paradigm shift, resulting in drastically improved African-American Employment Success. - February 20, 2014 - YourBlackParachute.com
Marine, Army, Air Force Veterans Unite, Start Movement to Empower Women Vets, Engage Community
Three female military veterans with fashion industry experience collaborate to provide a unique experience to encourage, enhance and empower their sister veterans via their groundbreaking POWERHOUSE Experience and accompanying Movement. - February 20, 2014 - Jovane M. Henry, USMC Veteran
Profiles in Diversity Journal Honors Top Employers for Veteran Hiring
The January/February issue of Profiles in Diversity Journal, now available in print and online, takes a look at the challenges and accomplishments of transitioning military, returning veterans, and their spouses in the workplace. The magazine recognizes 25 of the Most Influential Employers for Veteran Hiring, profiles many groundbreaking nonprofits, and talks with veterans themselves about the challenge of transitioning to civilian life. - February 20, 2014 - Profiles in Diversity Journal
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
Free Career Exploration and Planning Webinars
Register for Career Exploration & Planning Webinar Today - February 13, 2014 - Return to Work
Matador: Military-Inspired Briefcases & Wallets. A Crowdfunding Campaign Selling Briefcases and Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Designed for business, built to last. Matador is raising money through an Indiegogo campaign. 10% of all proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. - February 10, 2014 - Matador
Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
ElitePrep U - Non-Profit Veteran Workforce Integration & Entrepreneurship Training Launches in Hayward, CA
ElitePrep U - a non-profit organization helping Veteran workforce integration & entrepreneurship training - announces its first event with an All Star Cast of recruiting professionals. Job Search Boot Camp February 10 - 11, 2014 in Hayward, CA. - January 30, 2014 - ElitePrep U
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Four of New York’s Most Valuable Patriots to be Honored at Super Bowl Weekend Party
Decorated combat-wounded veterans to promote Troops First Foundation’s Operation Warrior Call program at the MVP Party. - January 23, 2014 - Seven 2 Events
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Wood Creek Vapory Opening in Converse
On January 15th Wood Creek Vapory will be opening its doors in Converse, at 8021 FM 78. Providing what the owners describe as ‘a smooth vaping experience’ and a place where ‘eCigs are made easy’ it comes into being thanks to the desire to quit smoking combined with the need... - January 11, 2014 - Wood Creek Vapory
Marriage Book Emerges from Tribulations of Iraq War, Reality TV and Recording Contract
New book release, "Whole Armor of Marriage" written by Caroline Jens, wife of Sony recording artist and America's Got Talent finalist, Daniel Jens. - January 07, 2014 - Whole Armor Ministry
Local Firm Hosts VA Pension Benefits Workshop
VA Certified Attorney Andrew Cobin; Valuable VA Pension Benefits; Married Veterans May Qualify to Receive $24,000/Year, Lifetime, Tax-Free. - January 07, 2014 - Cobin Law, PLLC
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
Affordable Community Living (ACL) a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit to Put 10 Veterans Into Homes This New Year
The Veterans Affordable Housing Program, a charity program created by Veterans For Veterans, has partnered with the new socially conscious crowdfunding site, Funder Way, to assist 10 veterans and their families move into their own homes this New Year. - January 04, 2014 - Funder Way
2014 Declared the Year to Remember and Honor Vietnam Veterans
Fifty years ago the United States escalated the scale of combat in Vietnam and commenced one of America's major wars. Joseph DiLeonardo, author of "Vietnam War Defining Moment for America" has declared 2014 as the year to remember and honor Vietnam veterans. This declaration has become... - January 02, 2014 - Joseph W. DiLeonardo
Housing Homeless Male and Female Veterans
Tulane University Graduate, Lisa Carey of Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries and New Orleans Saints Safety Roman Harper of Harper Hope 41 Foundation has proposed housing homeless veterans who are disabled, elderly or mentally ill in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes, this winter due to the cold weather conditions and the prediction of colder nights this holiday. - December 25, 2013 - Veterans Housing Outreach
Soldier Starts Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Employ Veterans
Alec Haggerty, a Sergeant in the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood Texas, started a crowdfunding campaign for his business, EcoGrunt Home Improvement, to help provide jobs for veterans. - December 24, 2013 - EcoGrunt Home Improvements llc
Military Charity Delivers One Millionth Care Package
Special gifts hand-delivered to a Sailor deployed on the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in the Gulf of Oman. - December 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
eWareness Receives State of Florida’s Office of Supplier Diversity Business Certification
Central Florida Headquartered Web-Centric Marketing Communications and Technology Firm Receives State of Florida’s Minority, Women & Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) Business Certification - December 18, 2013 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes