Friday, January 23rd, 2009

As we watched the inaugural activities this week, we were pleased and encouraged to hear our new President saluting” US troops and their families, as well as paying special tribute to wounded warriors and families of the fallen,” during the Commander in Chief’s Inaugural Ball Tuesday night. Obama also “pledged that he, along with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and VA Secretary Shinseki, would work tirelessly to serve those who have served the nation in uniform.”

Shifting to the upcoming Super Bowl, it seems that every major sports event has some element of service tied to it. At last year’s Super Bowl, for instance, the two teams were pitting stars from a military lineage: Patriots Coach Bill Bellichick and Giants star lineman Michael Strahan. This year, it’s the St. Louis Cardinals, and their resurgent quarterback Kurt Warner, whose wife served as a U.S. Marine. The Warners represent a fascinating and inspiring story of overcoming adversity time and time again.

And for saving money, a family for four can enjoy a trip to Tampa to see Kurt Warner play in his third Super Bowl and save $76.60 with our Continental 5% off for VA members. And if you don’t have tickets, save $379 on a new 52-inch HDTV from our target.com online store where you get 10% off everyday and watch the game in the comfort of your home. Or save $51 on XM Satellite Radio to listen to the big game –broadcast to listeners in 10 languages!

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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

I was honored to have received in my mailbox just last week photographs from the New York City Mayor’s office, which included several of our team members with the Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as part of a special Veterans Day breakfast he hosted last November. Veterans Advantage and the City of New York have always been in close communication for efforts to support those who served, ever since I (you’ll see me pictured first with the mayor and Veterans Advantage Chief Operating Officer Lin Higgins) co-founded the New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the 1980s.

We salute the City of New York!

Tags: Hon. Michael Bloomberg, photos from veterans day
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Friday, January 9th, 2009

With the start of 2009, lots of people turn their attention to resolutions for the coming year. From your annual tax planning, travel and entertainment plans and new home purchases (it’s a buyer’s market!), Veterans Advantage has you covered. And for those of you who have set up personal goals, too, you should check out our special online home for deep discounts at health clubs across the country.

We offer sincere congratulations to Amtrak’s new CEO, Joe Boardman, the former administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration and a Veterans Advantage HeroVet. We wish Joe the very best as he takes over the reins from departing Chief Alexander Kummant. We will be featuring Joe and his plans for Amtrak in an upcoming Benefit Alert.

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

The start of every year brings lots of special responsibilities, most notably the annual tax season. Start the year off on the right foot, and save some money, too. You should check out Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, which has set up a special partnership with Veterans Advantage. Click here to learn more.

Tags: Financial Crisis
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