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.
Stacy Bayton (VetJobs, CASY & MSCCN) Receives DirectEmployers Premier Partner Recognition Award for Significant Veteran & Military Spouse Employment
Stacy Bayton, DirectEmployers Association's recipient of the 2019 Premier Partner Recognition Award for building and managing meaningful partner relationships for the organizations that provide full job placement and career services, at no cost, to Veterans and Military Spouses. - May 31, 2019 - Corporate America Supports You AKAA VetJobs
1-800-PACK-RAT Renews Partnership with Homes For Our Troops
1-800-PACK-RAT Extends Partnership with Homes For Our Troops to Provide Portable Storage Containers for Home Build Sites. - May 29, 2019 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Colorado Burger King Franchisee, Ocedon, Donates $5,600 to The Home Front Cares
Ocedon Recently Partnered with Military Veterans Organization, The Home Front Cares, to Support the Men and Women Who Serve Our Country. - May 29, 2019 - Ocedon
Utah Real Estate Brokerage Opens Specialty Veterans Office
Aubrey and Associates Realty has opened a new real estate office focused on serving military veterans. The branch office is licensed from the Utah Division of Real Estate under the name Aubrey and Associates Realty (Veterans). All agents of this office have themselves served in the armed forces and... - May 25, 2019 - Aubrey and Associates Realty
Cleveland Hospice Releases Blog Discussing Hospice Care for Veterans
Harbor Light Hospice, a Cleveland hospice, recently released a blog educating readers on effective and compassionate hospice care for veterans. Veterans may face unique challenges at this stage in their lives, and informed care can give them a higher quality of life by allowing them to access... - May 23, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com, Both Based in Grapevine, Texas Are Thrilled to be Donating Over 55,000 Books to Goodwill with a $750,000 Retail Value
Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com strives to benefit local causes and create a feel good story in a world that is in need of more stories to make people smile. - May 15, 2019 - Waldorf Publishing
A Fireman and His Rescue Dog on a Mission
Penelope, an Australian shepherd mix, has an important mission: helping her person cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Nathan is a fire fighter. Over the past decade, his family had noticed a significant change in his behavior at home and interactions with his loved ones. Years of... - May 14, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Air Force Veteran Turned Entrepreneur Launches Movement with Empowerment & Affirmation Clothing Line
Sean Douglas announces the launch of his Empowerment & Affirmation Clothing Line beautifully designed to promote self-love. Everything LYBClothing Inc. stands for; they believe in recreating the current social climate. LYB Clothing Inc. believes in valuing how people see themselves over how... - May 02, 2019 - The Success Corps
Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon PTSD War Veteran’s Art Exhibited at International Museums and Galleries
A veteran of Desert Storm and Desert Shield, Marcus Jansen worked through PTSD with art therapy. His socially critical paintings are now shown in international museums and galleries. New River Fine Art in Ft. Lauderdale, FL opens "Marcus Jansen: Merchants of Babylon," a solo exhibition of Jansen's post-apocalyptic paintings and installations on April 25, 2019. - April 19, 2019 - New River Fine Art
National Rifle Association Announces Patriot Mobile as Its Endorsed Cellular Service Provider
The National Rifle Association proudly announces Patriot Mobile as its endorsed cellular service provider. The companies will join forces to strengthen support for the 2nd Amendment; Patriot Mobile will provide NRA Members with exclusive offers on their cell phone plans and products to further the cause of America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights. - April 12, 2019 - Patriot Mobile
Community Rowing of San Diego Brings a New Fan Experience to the San Diego Crew Classic, Offers Insider’s View Into the Sport of Rowing
Community Rowing of San Diego invites rowing fans of all ages to come join the fun at an inaugural Fan Experience on April 6 and 7, at the 46th Annual San Diego Crew Classic spectator area on Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay. - April 03, 2019 - Community Rowing of San Diego
2nd Annual Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event to Benefit Polk County First Responders
The second annual Noah Jeffries Memorial Clays Event will take place Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Tenoroc Range in Lakeland, FL. The event is held as a fundraiser by Noah’s Army Foundation, Inc. to help raise funds for scholarships and first responders in Polk county, Florida. It is one among... - March 29, 2019 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc
Dirigo Custom Boatworks Builds Canoe for Injured Veterans
A new Maine company has built a specialized canoe for mobility challenged veterans in the tradition of Down East custom boat building. This unique canoe will greatly enable Maine's outdoor therapy veteran non profits to increase access to Maine's healing woods and waters. - March 27, 2019 - Gold Star Outfitters, Inc.
Veterans Healing Farm Announces 2019 Partnership with Seeds of Change
Veterans Healing Farm (VHF) is proud to announce that they will be partnering with Seeds of Change in 2019 on their “You Buy, We Give Back” donation program, to receive 1% of profits. The partnership will be announced on Seeds of Change displays in stores nationwide. - March 21, 2019 - Veterans Healing Farm
Community Foundation of Henderson County Awards $42,000 Grant to Veterans Healing Farm
John Mahshie, Executive Director of Veterans Healing Farm announces grant from Community Foundation of Henderson County to purchase an onsite mobile office building. - March 21, 2019 - Veterans Healing Farm
The Only Combat Veteran Ran Charity Serving Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Combat Veteran, Anisa Palmer, hosts the 8th Annual Gala: A Night of Fashion to raise funds in order to help families impacted by breast cancer at The Gathering Spot. - March 18, 2019 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Small Nonprofit with a Big Heart Honors Veterans During Their 1st Annual Champions of Success Award Luncheon at the AT&T Center
A small Texas 501(C)3 nonprofit, Confidential Government Solutions dba LeftRightStep.org, is recognizing some of the regions’ most successful and humble military Veterans in a huge Texas way on March 20, 2019, at the AT&T Center. It is their 1st Annual Champions of Success Awards... - March 15, 2019 - LeftRightStep.org
Minuteman Watches Sets Sights on Homes For Our Troops
Watch company to donate a portion of each 2019 sale to veterans’ charity. - March 03, 2019 - Minuteman
A Local Pet Store is Helping Veterans in Central Florida
Chews A Puppy near Orlando, Florida has announced their new program to thank active duty members and Veterans for their service. - February 21, 2019 - Chews A Puppy
Solidification Products International Inc. President Bill Gannon is Scheduled as a Guest Speaker at the Doble, "Life of a Transformer"
Event Information: Life of a Transformer Seminar Industry Expo February 12-13, 2019 Red Rock Casino & Spa Las Vegas, Nevada. SPI President, Bill Gannon will be the subject matter expert, guest speaker on the subject of Oil Containment. - February 08, 2019 - Solidification Products International, Inc.
Kevin Brown, All Points Senior VP of Business Development Honored by APMP Florida Sunshine Chapter
All Points is pleased to announce that the Florida Sunshine Chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals, or APMP, has named All Points’ Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin R. Brown to its 2018 Chapter honors List. The APMP Florida Sunshine Chapter... - February 07, 2019 - All Points Logistics LLC
GoalFriends Launches at Wake Tech Community College Scott Northern Wake Campus for Student Veterans and Family Members
First GoalFriends group launches at Wake Tech Community College for student veterans and family members. - January 22, 2019 - GoalFriends
Kline Veterans Fund Names Executive Director
The Kline Veterans Fund formally announced today that Stephanie Helms has been named executive director of the growing nonprofit devoted to combating Veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. Helms joins the organization with over twenty years senior management experience, most recently as director... - December 31, 2018 - Kline Veterans Fund
Spirit Mountain Retreat Helps Women Veterans with PTSD
Spirit Mountain Retreat, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Idyllwild, CA is offering several retreat weekends for women veterans with PTSD titled, “Return to Yourself, A Resiliency Retreat for Women Veterans with PTSD.” The retreats will take place on during three weekends in 2019: January 24-27; March 7-10; and May 2-5. - December 30, 2018 - Spirit Mountain Retreat
Give, Golf and Honor Our Veterans - Hosted by Families of WWII Veterans
Families of World War II Veterans celebrated its annual golf tournament and fundraiser on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at The Tribute in The Colony, TX. This year’s tournament was presented by MetLife, and a record number of guests attended to give, golf and honor our World War II... - December 21, 2018 - Careington
Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
ISM-Houston Seminar: TAKING CHARGE! - Negotiating the Deal You Want Every Time
This program picks up where the Harvard University program Negotiating to Yes (From the book: Getting To Yes) leaves off. Instead of a set of principles, Taking Charge! is built around Ross Reck’s four-step PRAM Model, which is the only model in existence that accurately depicts the entire negotiation process. PRAM is an acronym for the four steps of the model, which are: Plans, Relationships, Agreements, and Maintenance. - December 10, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Priscilla A. Chansky Honored as a Professional of the Year and a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Priscilla A. Chansky of Olathe, Kansas has been honored with early admission as a Professional of the Year for 2019 and as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - December 04, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Thomas J. Snee Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years and Honored with an American Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Thomas J. Snee of Burke, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and now 2019, and honored with an American Achievement Award, early admission for 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for his outstanding contributions... - December 04, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Stephen King Selects U.S. Army Veteran for $1 Movie Contract
Horror writer Stephen King has chosen his latest Dollar Baby movie producer; Former Army Major Howard Schellenberg of Fort Lauderdale, Florida as the recipient of a contract to produce a non-commercial movie and screenplay based on his short story, "Beachworld" for $1. Schellenberg is the first military veteran selected by Mr. King. - November 12, 2018 - TowerTorch.com
Free Healing Services at Lotus Wellness Center
In honor of Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving, the practitioners of Lotus Wellness Center wish to give back to the community. Energy healing is a subtle, gentle way of bringing your mind, body and spirit back into balance. If you never had a session and would like to try one for free, come on out. There are practitioners available from 10am-4pm to give away sessions. - November 11, 2018 - Lotus Wellness Center
Surterra Wellness Sponsors Mission Zero First Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Surterra Wellness, a leading provider of natural cannabis-based products that support well-being, has partnered with Mission Zero, a Florida-based non-profit organization committed to decreasing the number of suicides among military veterans suffering from PTSD, for the First Annual “Swing... - November 09, 2018 - Mission Zero
The Stanley Cup is Coming to Calgary: Flames Alumni and Soldiers to Face Off in Hockey Game Supporting Wounded Troops and Families
The NHL’s Stanley Cup will be on display during the Heroes Hockey Challenge 2018 game and gala – which bring together Flames Alumni, Canadian Armed Forces, Military veterans, corporate sponsors and generous Calgarians to raise awareness and funds supporting our military, veterans and their families. - November 05, 2018 - PPCLI Foundation
Papa Gino’s Announces Season of FREEdom Rewards Program Campaign
Papa Gino's announces Season of FREEdom campaign where new registrants to the rewards program will get a free small cheese pizza. As The Official Pizza of the New England Patriots, Papa Gino's will officially kick the program off in-stadium at the New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers game as part of the team's Salute to Service initiative on Nov. 4, 2018. Papa Gino's will donate to various New England Patriots Foundation military events and will offer a 20% in-restaurant discount in Nov. - November 01, 2018 - Papa Gino's
PXG Founder and Purple Heart Veteran Bob Parsons to Receive Patriot Award at VGA National Championship
The Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) announced today that businessman, philanthropist and Vietnam combat veteran Bob Parsons will receive the organization’s Patriot Award at the 2018 VGA National Championship tournament being held at the famed Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif., Nov. - November 01, 2018 - Veteran Golfers Association
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
Olympic Club in San Francisco to Host VGA National Championship Nov. 4-7
Over 80,000 Rounds of Golf Played by VGA Members Since Non-Profit’s Inception - October 25, 2018 - Veteran Golfers Association
The Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation: Ruck for Our Fallen Takes Over Ogunquit Beach
The Ruck for Our Fallen is a military grade ruck event being held on Ogunquit Beach to help raise money to support the families of our fallen military and first responder heroes from Maine. - October 17, 2018 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
Colorado Springs' Award-Winning Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Offers Special Discounts to Say "Thanks" to Veterans and Bed and Breakfast Travelers
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, a full-service B&B located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is saying “Thank you for your service” to Veterans and Active Duty Military in November, 2018 and additional special multiple night discounts through December 2018 for all travelers when booked directly through the inn. - October 13, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Medals of Honor Helps Military Families Heal Their Emotional Wounds
There are 20 Million Living Veterans in the USA Today. Veterans Day 2018 will mark the start of a new national initiative to expand the use of endurance sport events to create living memorials to our fallen soldiers and ensure that their lives are never forgotten. - October 12, 2018 - Medals of Honor
SCPC: CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
Commenting on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) conditional approval today of CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, which clears the way for a monumental entity combining health insurance, provider and pharmacy services if Aetna sheds its primary Medicare drug business, the... - October 10, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
reStart Events to Host 2 Huge Hiring & Networking Events Around DC This Month:
reStart, the most successful hiring & networking events for Cleared Professionals, is pleased to announce the lineup of companies participating in the special afternoon / evening events this month: An Active Security Clearance is Required. Monday, October 29th BWI Hilton Register:... - October 10, 2018 - reStartEvents.com, Inc.
Keeping Vets Safe and Dry with Vital Home Repairs
Join San Diego's Habitat for Humanity on October 12 when it steps in to help an Air Force veteran repair his home with a new roof, carpet and updated plumbing. The non-profit runs its VetRepair program with help from local building companies. - October 10, 2018 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Community Rowing of San Diego Reports Mid-Year Growth: Funding and Recognition Widen Access to the Sport of Rowing for Empowered Youth
Community Rowing of San Diego (CRSD), a public benefit organization that empowers youth to reach their potential through the sport of rowing, reports significant mid-year accomplishments with recognition and funding from the San Diego and rowing communities. “Community rowing’s values... - September 20, 2018 - Community Rowing of San Diego
WWII Navy Veteran Takes on Powerful U.S. Government Agency in David vs. Goliath Case; New Book by William S. Walker Tells Fascinating Story
Dog Ear Publishing reviews "The Farmer And The Dolphin," a new book that tells the story of an 86-year-old World War II sailor who successfully defended himself against a U.S. government charge that he killed a dolphin. - September 19, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
Mesa Technical Associates, Inc. to Acquire Lead-Acid Battery Business from Alcad in North America
Mesa Technical Associates, Inc. acquires lead-acid battery business from Alcad in North America. Alcad will now focus exclusively on providing full battery solutions and services based on its flagship nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) products. Mesa will expand its lead-acid battery product and service offering to its customers in the utilities and industrial sectors. - September 13, 2018 - Mesa Technical Associates
Instant Imprints to Sponsor the 2018 Tee It Up for the Troops Charity Golf Tournament
The promotional marketing brand will provide apparel and signage for the event on September 17th. - September 13, 2018 - Instant Imprints
The Garden City Hotel Hosts Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction to Benefit USO of Metropolitan New York
The Garden City Hotel is excited to host the Fall Sports Players Ball on Thursday, September 13. The event starts at 6 pm at the Patio Bar and will be celebrating a night of sports featuring a silent auction with autographed sports memorabilia and proceeds will be donated to the USO of Metropolitan New York. Tickets are $25 and include two tap beers. - September 12, 2018 - The Garden City Hotel
Volunteer Service Dog Raisers Needed for Nonprofit Organization
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is seeking volunteer service dog raisers to assist the nonprofit organization in the vital work it does to fulfill its mission. - September 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Indiana Disability Task Force Aims to Improve the Military Waiver for Hoosier Veterans and Service Members
On Aug. 22, Jonathan Burlison, CEO of Bridges US, presented a white paper to the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Task Force on the topic of Military Waiver Slots. The task force seeks to create recommendations to ensure freedom, choices and quality of life for individuals with... - September 04, 2018 - Bridges US