Veterans Blog - Scott's Corner » Amtrak http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:15:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Mother’s Day Shopping Tips; Another New Benefit Launch http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/2008/05/06/mothers-day-shopping-tips-another-new-benefit-launch/ http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/2008/05/06/mothers-day-shopping-tips-another-new-benefit-launch/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 08:33:46 +0000 admin http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/?p=30 You can call this your last-second Mother’s Day shopper edition, and I’ve rounded up some of the most-popular shopping ideas for you. There may still be time on getting some of these great offers in time for Mother’s Day, including shipping through 1800flowers.com, and getting an iPod discount at your local Apple Store – just show Apple your Veterans Advantage card!

Lots of great news from our leading partners, too. This Saturday is the first-ever National Train Day, sponsored by Amtrak. There are lots of events nationwide, including some really neat special events at New York’s Penn Station. Special offers, too, check out http://www.nationaltrainday.com.

For those who like traveling on the high seas, we are proud to announce our first special partnership in the cruise industry, with NCL, Norwegian Cruise Line. It is a very patriotic organization, based in Florida, and has a terrific new cruise ship – The Pride of America – that’s the first U.S. flagged cruise ship in 50 years. Check out more details on special Veterans Advantage/NCL cruise offers by visiting the NCL Members Only page at VeteransAdvantage.com.

More on Veterans Advantage benefits here.

]]> http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/2008/05/06/mothers-day-shopping-tips-another-new-benefit-launch/feed/ 0 We Support the National Guard and Reserve By Honoring One of Its Best http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/2008/01/09/we-support-the-national-guard-and-reserve-by-honoring-one-of-its-best/ http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/2008/01/09/we-support-the-national-guard-and-reserve-by-honoring-one-of-its-best/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:53:20 +0000 admin http://www.veteransadvantage.com/blog/?p=16 The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a division of the Department of Defense, is seeking to recognize employers with records of stellar support for military employees. The group is accepting nominations for the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Awards through Jan. 21. Go to www.esgr.org to submit a nomination. Winners selected in three categories will be announced in early spring and will receive their awards during a Sept. 18 award ceremony from Veterans Advantage HeroVet and ESGR Executive Director Dr. L. Gordon Sumner.

With the start of 2008, a lot of people turn their attention to resolutions for the coming year. From annual tax planning, travel and entertainment plans to new home purchases, Veterans Advantage has you covered. And for many of you who have set special personal goals, go to our special online center for health and wellness. With a 15% discount at MyPathTV, you can visit for hope, inspiration and guidance to handle any challenge. Check it out today.

We also want to remind you about the special upgrade with our Amtrak benefits program in 2008. If you join Amtrak’s frequent traveler program, Amtrak Guest Rewards, you’ll receive a special 1,000 points bonus for new enrollees, enough for a free trip to many of Amtrak’s scenic destinations. Check out our Amtrak benefits update today.

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