Monday, June 28th, 2010

We continue to get special combinable military and veteran computer discounts from Dell for Veterans Advantage Card members, a Veterans Advantage partner since 2002. Today, I am proud to announce that it has given Veterans Advantage members — all who served, currently serving, and their families — exclusive access to a special 10% discount on top of our already available 10% – 30% online discount site.

Is there a grad on the horizon who needs to gear up for the next big academic or career challenge? Does the family need a new home computer for taking care of personal business? You won’t see this on the public dell.com, so check Members Only today.

This special combinable offer is good through July 31, 2010.

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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

We stopped by Sam Duncan’s office last week in Naperville, Illinois to present him with a TopVet award. Sam is an extraordinary American success story, rising from humble beginnings to CEO of OfficeMax, a Fortune 500 company. Sam married early, proudly served in the Army, and applied those lessons learned to his life and business.

Read Sam Duncan’s Profile. He has transformed OfficeMax from a struggling office supplier to a successful enterprise, a family of 35,000 associates, generating more than $7 billion in revenue. With his wife of 40 years, he is the proud father of three daughters and three grandsons. This Fathers Day, Veterans Advantage honors Sam.

OfficeMax CEO Sam Duncan receives “TopVet Award”
from Veterans Advantage Founder and CEO Scott Higgins.

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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, founder of Give an Hour and our Contributing Editor offers her own Father’s Day thanks, not just through the eyes of a therapist specializing in helping the military, but also as the daughter of a WWII Vet.

Celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, June 20. And say a prayer for those fathers serving their country in harm’s way, who cannot share this day with their families.

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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

It was great having the opportunity to see General David Petraeus and his lovely wife last month at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s “Salute to Freedom Award” on the legendary aircraft carrier on Manhattan’s West side. Lin and I were guests of Al Giordano of the Wounded Warrior Project. We sat with Joanne Fried of U-Haul and her staff, who are big supporters of injured soldiers. Joanne’s new son is named Tillman after the Arizona Cardinal who gave his life in Afghanistan.

Petraeus was introduced by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who turned a spry 87 that day. He gave an acceptance speech that pulled at your heart. For his speech, he chose to honor three special soldiers under his command who endured battlefield injuries, two of whom, through guts and determination, have successfully returned to active duty. Afterward, we had a chance to talk. Bottom line, we’re very fortunate to have General David Petraeus in service to our country. He carries with him the best qualities of leadership and ethics.

This week, we designated the General a “TopRank.” Check out General David Petraeus profile.

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Friday, June 11th, 2010

We are pleased to announce to our members a significant new benefit launch that helps every Veterans Advantage member on everyday shopping needs. Foot Locker, a veteran-led company and leader in athletic specialty retailing, has extended a special 20% discount to Veterans Advantage members, good online, by phone and stores nationwide.

“We are pleased to welcome Veterans Advantage members to our stores and retail websites to enjoy our extensive collection of high quality athletic inspired shoes and apparel,” said its CEO Ken Hicks, a West Point graduate and Army Veteran in a joint press release by Foot Locker and Veterans Advantage.

You can present your Veterans Advantage card to any of its stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. You can also simply type in your Veterans Advantage Member ID number in the promotional code field during checkout at any of its related Web sites: www.footlocker.com, www.ladyfootlocker.com, www.kidsfootlocker.com, www.footaction.com, www.champssports.com, and www.eastbay.com.

Read more about each benefit:

• Footlocker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker
• Champs Sports
• Footaction
• Eastbay

Not yet a Veterans Advantage member? Click here to join Veterans Advantage now and shop Foot Locker today. You will get your personalized Member ID for online 20% discounts. We will also mail to you, via First Class Mail, a personalized Veterans Advantage card to present at all these stores nationwide for 20% discounts.

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Friday, June 4th, 2010

It’s June and that means you should start preparing for Father’s Day. For starters, we are proud to announce our launch of an exclusive partnership with Overstock.com, and a 5% discount off its full-priced products through a special online link as a thank you for your service. Overstock is a fine, patriotic company and a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, another Veterans Advantage partner. Overstock offers a wide range of products, many of which make great gift ideas for Dad. Check them out today.

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Friday, June 4th, 2010

Some Father’s Day ideas with Veterans Advantage: I am reading Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War, (an extraordinary story of Vietnam, written over 30 years ago), which is listed at a 45% discount at our Barnes &Noble.com online discount store , even before our combinable 5% discount on your entire order, plus free shipping if you spend over $25 — all included.

And don’t forget our 20% discount at the History Channel online, another real benefit from a leading brand name offering a Veterans Advantage discount combinable with what it already has online.

Finally, Dell has another exclusive combinable military and veteran discount for Veterans Advantage Card members, with a few other honorable mentions in this week’s newsletter. Enjoy!

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