Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

As we officially enter the summer season, we hope you enjoy a wide range of timely Veterans Advantage benefits, which we recently highlighted for members via email newsletter. With so many outdoor and travel options, it is the perfect time to enjoy your Veterans Advantage benefits for summer, as well as take advantage of gift savings for Dads and Grads in June.

For example, here are some sample savings we highlighted for the Memorial Day weekend:

• $79.50 on an Authentic WWII B-15 Bomber Jacket from Orvis.com
• $27.20 On Two Round-Trip Greyhound Bus Tickets, San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV
• $35 on a Char-Broil 5-Burner Outdoor Gas Grill from Sears.com
• $380 off an LG 55-inch LCD HDTV at our special link to Dell.com
• $51.45 On Six 10-Ounce Ribeye Steaks from our special online link with Omaha Steaks (Combinable Discount)
• $154 On Four Tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari (Jackson, NJ)
• $219 On Mover’s Insurance with North American Van Lines

And as we enter the peak season for moving, be sure to consider North American and Allied Van Lines for your moving needs. They’re  leaders in their industry, and long-time Veterans Advantage partners.

Taking a driving vacation? You can see the country you served while driving your Ford or Lincoln car or truck, purchased or leased at or below the dealer discount price!

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Sunday, May 27th, 2012

This Memorial Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our military veterans. We recognize and acknowledge those who have died in the service of their country and defense of our liberties. The words of Lee Greenwood ring particularly true on this commemorative day:

“And I’m proud to be an American
Where at least I know I’m free
And I won’t forget the men who died,
Who gave that right to me.”

In a tribute to our Vietnam Veterans, we have profiled Col. Forrest Newton, one of the last few remaining Active Duty military members who saw action in Vietnam. I met Col Newton at a recent Vietnam Recognition Day event in New York City, where we shared the podium as keynote speakers. He is a man of honor and integrity, and we salute him on his final mission to remember his fellow brothers and sisters, as part of the DoD’s yearlong tribute to mark the 50^th Anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War.

Please join us in the National Moment of Remembrance of our fellow Veterans, Memorial Day, at 3pm your local time. You can also post your message of gratitude on our Facebook page today, and help us all live in the spirit of our wonderful nation.

Thank you for your service and for the privilege of serving you through the Veterans Advantage program.

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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

We at Veterans Advantage are pleased to announce our latest way of thanking those who served. Through a first-of-its-kind partnership, Syracuse University Active Duty and Veterans are now eligible for complimentary Veterans Advantage VetReward Card memberships. This campuswide veteran initiative covers students, faculty and staff who are serving or already served.

Under the pioneering vision of Mike Haynie, Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Whitman School — and a U.S. Air Force veteran — SU is serving as a national model program, which Veterans Advantage hopes to extend to other universities in the near future.

“It is a valuable gift that sends an important message that the University cares and honors its veteran students with real and unique benefits as a thank you for their service,” says Vietnam Veteran Paul W. Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and Veterans Advantage Advisory Board member, who assisted me in bringing these complimentary memberships to Syracuse University.

Learn more about the program by clicking here.

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Sunday, May 13th, 2012

If you expect to be in the Washington, DC area this coming May 23, I want to encourage you to attend the Inaugural Gala for our loyal charitable partner, Give an Hour. Founded by a good friend of our company, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, this 501c3 is deploying complimentary mental health services to those who served their country and their families.

As her organization reports on its website, over 2 million troops have been deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf since September 11, 2001, and nearly 550,000 of these troops have been deployed more than once. When you include all the families impacted by these life-changing circumstances you have a staggering multiplier on the wellbeing of so many very patriotic Americans.

Her efforts continue to get attention. In addition to Van Dahlen recently being named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, her organization was one of the five winners of the White House’s Joining Forces Community Challenge, aiming to educate, challenge, and spark action from all sectors of our society to ensure military families have the support they have earned.

Barbara has been a contributing editor to Veterans Advantage for several years, and our relationship to support and do outreach for Give an Hour dates back to 2008. Join us in our ongoing support of Give an Hour, by clicking here for more information on attending the gala – or even sponsor a complimentary ticket for a very worthy veteran or Active Duty service member.

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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

As part of our regular holiday-season upgrades to our 1800Flowers benefit — to 20% OFF — for Veterans Advantage members, we want to remind you that Mother’s Day is coming up May 13, and you have many shopping options with a range of great brand names. Just within the 1800flowers family, your Veterans Advantage discount code will get you 20% at 1800baskets, Cheryl’s Cookies, Fannie May Fine Chocolates, Fruit Bouquets.com and the Popcorn Factory – six sites, just one checkout!

Here’s a sampling of other great benefits for Veterans Advantage members in time for Mother’s Day:

• United Airlines: A romantic weekend getaway gift. See more in our Travel & Entertainment section.
• High Tech: A laptop from Apple or Dell; wireless plans and accessories from Verizon Wireless or T-Mobile. See more in our Home and Office Section.
• Overstock.com., Target.com or Sears.com: Apparel, jewelry, gifts. See more in Everyday Shopping.
• Lady Foot Locker.com: Outdoor active wear and shoes for the summer. See more in Everyday Shopping.

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