Veterans Advantage Awards
TopVet: Pat Pacious, Choice Hotels International CEO
New CEO and Navy Veteran Navigates Industry Waters of Disruption
Editor's note: Patrick Pacious became President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Military & Veterans Life
Lindsey Vonn Remembers Her Dad’s Army Service as other Military Olympians Complete in Dramatic Style in South Korea
American skier Lindsey Vonn dedicated her 2018 Winter Olympic performance to her grandfather, Don Kidlow, who served in the Army and was stationed in South Korea, not far from where Lindsey compete
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For Women’s History Month, VA to Showcase Stories of 10 Women Veteran Athletes
WASHINGTON — From distance runners to cyclists, the stories of 10 women Veteran athletes will be displayed at U.S.
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Glitches Continue to Dog Department of Veterans Affairs ID Card for Veterans
On July 20, 2015, it was signed into law the authorization for the VA to issue a new Veterans ID Card or “VIC”. The purpose was to provide federal identification for all who have served our country. All veterans who served in the armed forces, including the reserve components, would be eligible for a VIC.
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White House: Remarks by President Trump on the Administration’s National Security Strategy
Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet here with us today.
I also want to thank all of the dedicated professionals — military, civilian, and law enforcement — who devote their lives to serving our nation. In particular, I want to recognize General Dunford and the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.)
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Department of Defense Issues Interpretive Rule Amendment Under the Military Lending Act, Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents
The Department of Defense announced today that an Interpretive Rule Amendment under the Military Lending Act (MLA) Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to service members and dependents, was published today in the Federal Register. The interpretive rule amendment provides additional guidance on questions the Department received regarding compliance with the July 2015 Final Rule.
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White House: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Andrea Thompson to the Department of State
Andrea L. Thompson of South Dakota to be the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
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White House: President Donald J. Trump will Make the American Military Great Again
“As long as I am President, the servicemen and women who defend our nation will have the equipment, the resources, and the funding they need to secure our homeland, to respond to our enemies quickly and decisively, and, when necessary, to fight, to overpower, and to always, always, always win.”
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Aimed at Preventing Suicides, VA Invites 7 Cities to Participate in Mayor’s Challenge
WASHINGTON — Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the inaugural Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among service members, Veterans and their families.
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VA Decision Ready Claims Program Expands to Include More Types of Claims
WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ongoing efforts to modernize and improve Veterans’ experience with the disability claims process, VA unveiled its latest enhancements to the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) program, which will expand the pool of Veterans, surviving spouses and service members eligible to participate in the program.
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DoD Complying with Court Orders to Access Transgender Persons into the Military
As required by recent federal district court orders, the Department of Defense recently announced it will begin processing transgender applicants for military service on January 1, 2018. This policy will be implemented while the Department of Justice appeals those court orders.
Military & Veterans Life
5 Ways to Help Our Troops, Military Families, and Veterans in Need this Holiday Season
Many veterans return from duty to lead full lives with successful careers. But it’s important to keep in mind, especially during the holidays, that some military and veterans do not have a strong support system. Many of our brothers and sisters struggle with Post Traumatic Stress, are alone for the holidays or, sadly, have struggled to find employment and don’t even have a home this winter.
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VA Exploring Alternative Treatments for TBI and PTSD
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will use two innovative treatments to ease the everyday challenges associated with living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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5 Facts You May Not Know About Pearl Harbor
America will always remember the “day that will live in infamy” 76 years ago today, December 7, 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. The bombings claimed over 2000 lives and led to the United States entering WWII. While most of us know what happened that fateful day and honor its significance, there are details of the attack that still shock and surprise us all these years later.
Military & Veterans Life
After Combat, Time Outside Saved Army Veteran Stacy Bare's Life
Bare, who served tours in Sarajevo and Iraq as a Captain in the U.S. Army, never doubted he would enlist. His uncle had been a green beret in Vietnam, and his grandfather, a Seabee in WWII. Raised in eastern South Dakota, Bare spent his childhood exploring Western and Midwestern landscapes, and learned the value of service early on, since “everyone had to pitch in” in his small town.
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VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service.
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White House VA Hotline Now Fully Staffed and Operational Around the Clock to Serve Nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the White House VA Hotline, first launched in June as part of President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to reforming VA, is now fully staffed with live agents working to serve Veterans 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Presidential Proclamation Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Veterans Advantage would like to share the words of our President, Donald J. Trump, on Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Veterans Advantage Co-founder, Scott Higgins, a Vietnam Veteran, worked closely with President Trump for 5 years to build the New York Vietnam Veterans
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Veterans Advantage Invites You to Our Free NYC Veterans Day Events!
For the sixth consecutive year, Veterans Advantage, PBC, is proud to announce that it will act as the presenting sponsor for Veterans Week NYC, with the VetRewards Card once again the official secure ID card for attending Veterans!
We would like to extend a huge Thank You to Avis/Budget for their help making this year's events possible!
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Scott's View: Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" Debuts on PBS
Vietnam will be front and center this weekend as award-winning documentary producer Ken Burns’s “The Vietnam War” premieres Sunday night on PBS.
“The Vietnam War” promises to break new ground in the tradition of other fine documentaries produced by Burns. His epic series on the Civil War produced in 1990
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Invictus Games 2017 - Recognizing Warrior Athlete Heroes
Under the leadership of Ken Fisher, last year's Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in Orlando was a huge success.
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Scott's View: Remembering Arnold Palmer at the 2017 Masters Tournament
As an avid golfer, I have always been an admirer of Arnold Palmer both as a world-class golfer and fellow veteran. He is sorely missed at this year's Masters golf tournament in Augusta, GA.
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K9 Vet's Day: Dogs Save Lives in the Field and On the Home Front
March 13th is National K9 Veteran Day, and represents the birthday of the U.S. Army Canine Corps. The first military service dogs graduated from the Dogs for Defense program in 1942, following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, "war dogs" are primarily used to help our military sniff out Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s), and to provide emotional support for those stationed in war zones.
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Veterans Advantage Supports New Bill to Treat Veterans with PTSD, TBI and Silent Injuries of War
Driven by a national obligation to accelerate focus on medical care for military veterans, bipartisan support has emerged in the U.S. Senate for ground-breaking mental health treatments, and Veterans Advantage has joined in supporting the new legislation.
