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.
Fort Carson Veterans Memorial Gazebo
The Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors (CAMPC), in conjunction with the skilled tradesmen and women of the Rocky Mountain Pipe Trades District Council 5 and many generous companies and associations, are giving back to the community through the building of the Fort Carson... - June 04, 2011 - Soldier Support Fund
Young Marine Tells Story of His Tour in Vietnam in New Release; Book by James Oyster, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
This is the moving personal account of one man’s experience of the horrors of war, focusing on the 77-day siege of Khe Sanh, South Vietnam. The memoir, told through a series of diary entries the author wrote from Nov. 15, 1967, to May 29, 1968, offers a first-person view of life as an... - May 22, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Common Sense Films Present the Documentary "BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA; The Showboat Legacy" Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 PM, Only on UNC-TV
Experience seven decades of history through one-of-a-kind interviews, rare photographs and vintage film footage in BATTLESHP NORTH CAROLINA; The Showboat Legacy, premiering on UNC-TV, Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 PM. This enlightening documentary, from Wilmington filmmaker Rob Hill explores the history... - May 21, 2011 - Common Sense Films
Conklyn's Florist Honors Soldiers on Memorial Day
Arlington/Pentagon Floral Designers Provide Floral Bouquets for Fallen Soldiers - May 20, 2011 - Conklyn's Florist
Professional Brass Group Dedicated to Serving Veterans Broadcasts Free Live Concert to Veterans via Internet from the Legendary Battleship New Jersey
The Patriot Brass Ensemble, America's premier brass group dedicated to serving Veterans, is proud to announce their first annual "Live from the Battleship New Jersey" concert on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 3PM EST. This concert will take place on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, America's largest and most decorated battleship. The concert will be broadcasted live to the computers of hundreds of Veterans for free. - May 13, 2011 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Grant Humanitarian Foundation to Award Cash Prizes Through Life During Deployment Media Contest
Combat Relief, a GHF program supporting American service members, veterans, and their families, is slated to begin a media contest that will foster creativity and camaraderie in the military community. The contest will run from May 1, 2011 until June 1st 2011. Contestants and their peers are encouraged to rate submissions on a four star system. The top rated submissions will be submitted to a panel of four esteemed judges for the final decision. - April 30, 2011 - Grant Humanitarian Foundation ~ Combat Relief
Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families
Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project
Public Service Announcement Remembering Veterans Goes Live
Local attorney Wade Coye and a production team has completed a public service announcement for immediate release. Watch the HD video discussing the importance of remembering our nation's veterans. - April 24, 2011 - Coye Law Firm
Indeed.com to Participate in First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces Initiative
Indeed Military will be launched to help employers connect with veterans and military spouses free for one year. - April 13, 2011 - Indeed Inc.
New Release Shares Story of One Man’s Triumph Over Suppressed War-Time Trauma; Book by J.W. Clark, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
When 17-year-old J.W. Clark decided to drop out of high school and become a Marine, he had one goal in mind: to please his father. He ships to Vietnam when he turns 18. After a horrific battle, he is the only survivor and is badly injured but supresses the experience. Without those memories, he resumes his life and has a wonderful marriage and career. But eventually he begins to have flashbacks and must deal with his PTSD. - March 30, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
92-Year Old World War II Veteran Honored for Service to Community; Orange County Resident Decorated with O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Highly decorated for service to his country during World War II and the Korean War, Ward Payne has dedicated much of his life to protecting the freedoms of others. But even upon returning to civilian life, he still maintained his own personal legacy of service – this time by donating... - March 16, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Veterans Tribute Website Launched, VeteransMemorialTributes.com
VeteransMemorialTributes.com is a unique resource for veterans to build their own permanent online legacy in advance. - March 03, 2011 - Veterans Funeral & Memorial Care
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers 1,700 Valentines to Military Veterans
Balfour Beatty Construction's divisions in California and Texas turn to some of the youngest artists in their communities to create and distribute Valentines to patients at local Veterans Associations hospitals. - February 11, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Social Security Disability Resource for Indianapolis Residents
Indianapolis has an important new resource for those in search of information about Social Security Disability benefits. - February 08, 2011 - Disability Group, Inc.
American Cold War Veterans Call for Repeal of Disabled Veterans Tax
"Disabled veterans are having their benefits reduced unfairly," said Jerald Terwilliger, National Chairman of the American Cold War Veterans. - February 06, 2011 - American Cold War Veterans
Operation Gratitude Launches Wounded Warrior Care Package Program
Operation Gratitude Extends Its Outreach to Our Wounded Warriors. - February 05, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Paul Bucha Medal of Honor Recipient Joins Committee to Honor Homer L. Wise
Connecticut's only living Medal of Honor recipient announced today he will become a member of the Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee. Paul W. Bucha of Ridgefield, CT was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving as a captain and commanding officer of Company D, 3rd Battalion, 101st Airborne Division,... - January 22, 2011 - Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc
WWII Hero Colonial Vincent Fonke Joins Internet Radio Host Ann Rowan on “Decision to Serve” January 23, 2011, at 3:00 PM Eastern
WWII Hero retired Colonial Vincent Fonke joins internet radio host Ann Rowan on www.BlogTalkRadio.com/FLWI with Jan.23nd episode “Decision to Serve WWII” Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient and P.O.W. shares highlights of his heroic military service. - January 19, 2011 - Fountains of Living Waters Int'l
New Nonfiction Personal Story with General Patton -- Perhaps the Last?; Book by Joseph Sprouse, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Peter Bonano, a young man from Los Angeles, was just beginning a career in banking, when Congress suddenly changed his life forever: In the fall of 1940, 18 months before Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1944 he shipped out to England as part of General Patton’s Third Army Headquarters, where he became a trusted friend to Patton. A promotion leads him to a new assignment -- escorting and unloading a large Nazi treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency. - January 07, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Do Ask, do Tell at OutMilitary.com - the New Social Network for Gay Service Members
OutMilitary.com is a new social network for gay and lesbian service members and their supporters. - January 03, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
New Non-Fiction Personal Story with General Patton-Perhaps the Last?; Book by Joseph Sprouse, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Peter Bonano, a young man from Los Angeles, was just beginning a career in banking, when Congress suddenly changed his life forever: In the fall of 1940, 18 months before Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1944 he shipped out to England as part of General Patton’s Third Army Headquarters, where he became a trusted friend to Patton. A promotion leads him to a new assignment -- escorting and unloading a large Nazi treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency. - December 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Support Our Troops This Weekend with a Real Christmas Tree
Help our military families by sending them a real Christmas Tree this weekend. Trees for Troops Weekend Friday December Third through Sunday December 5th. Tree can be picked out in person or ordered online from Williams-nursery.com. - December 01, 2010 - Williams Nursery
Amputee on Wheels Gives Positive Spin to Life
Monica J. Foster is a vibrant amputee on wheels known as The Life Beyond Limits Coach®. Monica, who is a wheelchair user and amputee and the daughter of a disabled Coast Guard veteran, is a professional life, life purpose and vision board coach focused on helping people of all abilities strip off hurtful labels that's been pinned on them by others and shed self limiting beliefs about who they are and can be in this world. - November 24, 2010 - BUTTERFLYWHEEL® Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting
Remembered.com Announces Free Online Veterans Memorials
Online Memorial website uses email, Facebook to notify friends, family, and fellow servicemen. - November 10, 2010 - Remembered.com
Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Flags Connections Just Announced Coin Display, Challenge Coin Display, Military Coin Holder - Done for Veterans Day, as a Veteran Gift
Military challenge coins deserve to be preserved and not forgotten about – this coin cabinet is a beautiful way to display these mementos of honorable service in a piece of furniture. This Pyramid coin display is a way to showcase pride in Military unit or country. Three grooved rows on four... - November 01, 2010 - Flags connections
Join Builders and Veterans as They Donate a New Home to a U.S. Hero
Local combat wounded veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stan Roberts, will be presented with keys to his new home during a large Marine Corps style extreme new home celebration on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Fuquay Varina, N.C. Public is welcome to attend and celebrate Roberts and the Marine Corps while watching displays such as tanks, air support and military demonstrations. - October 21, 2010 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Harley’s Heroes® Brings Local Veterans Free Benefits Counseling to MotorCity Harley-Davidson of Farmington Hills on Oct. 23rd & 24th
Military veterans in the Tri-County area can receive free counseling and assistance with their government benefits when Harley-Davidson and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) bring the Harley’s Heroes® program to the Motor City Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 10 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, October 24th, 2010 from 10 AM to 3PM. - October 16, 2010 - Motor City Harley-Davidson
New Release by Ulmon Bray Tells Marine’s Story of Struggles and Optimism in Wartime; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Learn what life is like for a young marine separated from family and friends first during the Great Depression and then during World War II. Cpl. Buel Wesley Bray, the author’s brother, served as a Marine during that war and wrote more than 60 letters to Bobbie Waren, a young woman whose... - September 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Christian Military Wives Editor Wins Two National Awards
Two books authored by Christian Military Wives’ online magazine editor Jocelyn Green won national awards in the 2010 Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) contest in the spiritual/religious category. Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq &... - August 07, 2010 - Christian Military Wives
Shermco Golf Tournament Benefits VFW Foundation
Shermco Charities, an organization funded by employees of Shermco Industries, recently had customers “scrambling” at Frisco Lakes Golf Club in a charity golf tournament to benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. - August 01, 2010 - Shermco Industries
P.A.N.D.O.R.A.-Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy, Inc Wins a $20K Grant on Chase Community Giving
P.A.N.D.O.R.A., the charity organization behind the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, a community patient-driven scientific research center, to be located in the state of New Jersey, wins a $20,000.00 Grant from Chase Community Giving as announced on July 13, 2010. - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
AMSG Part of SRA Team Awarded $1.5 Billion Multi-Award Contract from Department of Defense
Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG), an SDVOSB announced it has won an IDIQ Global Battlestaff and Program Support sub contract from SRA International, Inc. that will support the USSOCOM at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. - July 16, 2010 - Advanced Management Strategies Group
New Release Tells True Stories of Navy Enlisted Submariners on Patrol in the Pacific During World War II; Book by Stephen Leal Jackson, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
More than 3,500 men, more than 23 percent of the American submarine force, never returned from their World War II missions. Their submarines had few crew comforts, and duty on "the boats" was one of the most statistically deadly, physically demanding and emotionally challenging assignments for those serving in the U.S. Navy. This book recounts the real story of these undersea warriors, told by the men who lived it. - July 15, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Milton Security Group LLC Now Offers Online Shop to Purchase the Edge72 Access Control System
Milton Security Group LLC's EdgeOS based access and admission control system now available for easy purchase online. - May 11, 2010 - Milton Security Group LLC
Smashwords Publishes Local Author's Book About the Vietnam War
To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, author John Podlaski offers the electronic version of his novel, "Cherries," at a 50% discount to the reading public. - May 10, 2010 - John Podlaski
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Investor Solutions Honors University of Virginia Combat Veterans with Graduate Scholarship
UVA Combat Veteran Graduate Scholarship Program and Investor Solutions Present This Year’s Winner - April 22, 2010 - Investor Solutions
Local Chiropractor Giving Returning Military Free Care
Beginning May 1, 2010, Dr. Nason will launch NorthGlen Chiropractic's Military Care Program. This program offers free Chiropractic treatment for up to six months for returning military personnel who have been deployed in the current Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. Today’s veterans are coming... - April 17, 2010 - NorthGlen Chiropractic
Scooble.com Supports Fido & Friends Walk
Scooble.com has partnered with the 2010 fundraising walk for dog lovers and their friends, Fido & Friends Walk Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach presented by the Wellness Community. This year’s Fido & Friends Walk event hopes to raise funds for Cancer... - April 16, 2010 - Scooble.com
The Valley’s Community Unites to Honor Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans
The Home Sweet Home Campaign is proud to announce their 1st annual charity events. With the support of Valley businesses, schools and residents the campaign will be hosting a Charity Auction and a 2 Man Charity Scramble this May. Proceeds from both events will benefit USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program. - April 16, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
3rd Casino Night to be Held at American Legion in Leonia Will Supports Troops and Vets
The American Legion Post 1 in Leonia NJ will host the 3rd Casino Night with Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. A perfect end to the week - stop by for free food, open bar and a game of Texas Hold'em or Black Jack. Cash prizes for top three Poker winners and beautiful gift basket for Black Jack winners. - April 15, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Bigger, Faster Customer Profits Illustrate Success of Skyline’s Innovative Software
Team of software veterans brought in to strengthen new software division, bringing expertise and increased market opportunity. - April 15, 2010 - Skyline Products
Washington DC Artist Gives Back to Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans Through the Home Sweet Home Campaign
Washington DC artist and philanthropist donates 5 pieces of art to the Home Sweet Home Campaign to help raise $1 million for USA Care's Warrior Treatment Today Program. A program designed to help post 9/11 war veterans who suffer from PTSD and TBI. - April 14, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com in the Running for a Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Grant
Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans is competing for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Project - April 14, 2010 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Enable America Unveils Disabled Veterans Job Readiness Program
Enable America continues to build new programs that improve employment among people with disabilities. In this most recent effort, Enable America conducted a workshop to help disabled American military veterans sharpen the skills needed to find employment when jobs are scarce. - March 24, 2010 - Enable America
Veteran’s Edge Conference to Facilitate Transition from Military to Business Careers Set for May 18
John Crites, president and CEO of the Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), has announced that TTEC is partnering with the Financial Executives Networking Group (www.thefeng.org) and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (www.rwhrma.org) to host the Veterans Edge... - March 20, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council