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TopRank: Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti

Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti made history last month by becoming the first woman to lead the U.S. Navy. The Senate voted 95-1 to name her Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). She becomes the first woman to join the elite group of senior military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The White House announced her nomination July 21 and she was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations in early November.

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Scott's View: Need A Vacation? Save on Top-Name Hotels & Resorts

With all the buzz about holiday season 2023 shopping, some of which is profiled in today’s member newsletter - and new offers from J.Crew, AT&T, & Dell - we also want to recognize some great vacation opportunities, too.

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Cover Story: Heroes Meet Heroes 2023 - U.S. Military Veterans & Olympians on One Stage

To honor Veterans Day, last week Veterans Advantage hosted its 11th annual “Heroes Meet Heroes” event via Zoom. The two-part panel discussion brought together notable veterans with Olympic athletes to share insights into their experiences, careers, communities, and challenges.

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Scott’s View: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Savings Begin Now With Veterans Advantage

With Veterans Day behind us and the holidays fast approaching, Veterans Advantage partners are already gearing up for the holiday season. Early Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers are underway, and no doubt will continue through Thanksgiving and into the peak shopping season.

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Scott’s View: More Than a Thank You: We Salute You for Veterans Day 2023

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and we want to recognize you! While you may know us for offering “A Real Thank You” throughout the year, we want to also salute you for the freedoms our nation enjoys on this special day, which celebrates its origins 105 years ago with Armistice Day heralding the end of World War I.

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Scott's View: Heroes Meet Heroes with Veterans Advantage

Top companies join U.S. military & olympians as we salute Veterans Day 2023

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Veterans Day 2023: Food Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel - Part I

Veterans Day is coming! And businesses across the country are announcing ways to honor and support active U.S. military, veterans, and their loved ones on Veterans Day. Publishing the Veterans Advantage Directory of “Veterans Day Deals, Discounts, & Freebies” has become a popular annual tradition.

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Veterans Day 2023 Deals, Discounts, & Freebies - Part II

Every year, businesses band together to support active U.S. military, veterans, and their loved ones on Veterans Day. With November 11th around the corner, Veterans Advantage has provided details on Veterans Day deals, discounts, and freebies available at stores and retailers nationwide.

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VetFamily: Simone Biles

Olympic medalist Simone Biles re-entered the spotlight recently as the most decorated gymnast of all time, winning her 34th medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships this month in Antwerp, Belgium. In the stands to cheer her on was her dad Ron Biles, a United States Air Force veteran.

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Scott’s View: Members Only Sale Kicks Off Ahead of National Veterans and Military Families Month

This is one of our favorite times of the year, as we get ready for the month of November for National Veterans and Military Families Month. With Veterans Day also around the corner, on November 11, we are working hard with our partners to get the best offers for you as “A Real Thank You” for your service.

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TopVet: Artemis Astronauts & Navy Veterans Aim For the Moon

Next fall, two veterans will take a mission to the moon. The commander and pilot of NASA’s Artemis II both served in the U.S. Navy. Artemis II will be the first moon mission since the Apollo program concluded lunar excursions over 50 years ago.

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Scott’s View: Two Navy Veterans Lead the Space Program Back to the Moon

The U.S. space program has been defined by the role of military veterans, ever since the Mercury Astronauts of the 1960s, and throughout the Space Shuttle Era which ended early this decade.

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Scott’s View: How Football Coach Andy Reid Brings His Dad’s Military Influence to the Chiefs

In the hit Netflix docuseries “Quarterback,” two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes credits coach Andy Reid for teaching him “how to be a leader and how to be a great dad and how t

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VetFamily: Andy Reid

The 2023 National Football League season is in full swing, and once again the Kansas City Chiefs are favorites to take home the Lombardi Trophy as champions. With the discipline and leadership skills he learned growing up in a military family, Head Coach Andy Reid is looking to bring home a third championship since he joined the Chiefs in 2013.

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Scott’s View: Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets Recognized With Medal of Honor

With less than 70 living Medal of Honor Recipients, news of a new one always brings great interest and pride in our military & veteran community. And to finally recognize Larry Taylor’s heroism from 55 years ago is especially meaningful for Vietnam Veterans like myself.

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VetFamily: Dolly Parton

Music and entertainment Icon Dolly Parton will release her 49th solo album and first rock album this November. In addition to being a world-class musician, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist, the 77-year old country music star is married to a former military man and has proudly supported the U.S. military over her decades-long career.

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Scott’s View: V-J Day 78 Years Later - The Joy of World Peace

Next Monday is Labor Day weekend, but did you know that Saturday, September 2 is VJ Day? It’s the 78th anniversary of the end of the war in the Pacific, effectively ending World War II. Our nation sent 16 million Americans, about 11% of our population at the time, to fight during World War II.

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Cover Story: The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse

You don't have to be a history buff to be familiar with Alfred Eisenstaedt's "Kissing Sailor" photo — though its actual title is "V-J Day in Times Square." It was taken hours before President Truma

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Scott’s View: Military & Veterans Save on Back-To-School Shopping With Veterans Advantage

Back-to-school season is in full swing. For starters, with the expansion of our exclusive partnership with Harry & David, your savings on gift baskets now include meal delivery.

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Scott's View: Avis Budget Treats Veterans Advantage Members at Yankee Stadium

Today, we salute long-time partner Avis Budget Group for continuing to give “A Real Thank You” for our members. Last week, it was Military Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees took on the Kansas City Royals. Avis Budget is also a premier sponsor of the Yankees, so they invited our members to enjoy the game in their corporate luxury box!

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CelebVet: Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett, the timeless crooner and Army veteran, passed away on July 21 just a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday. His illustrious career won him 20 Grammy Awards and a recent resurgence in popularity through his musical collaboration with pop sensation Lady Gaga. He broke the Guiness World Record for oldest person to release an album of new material at age 95. Like many of his generation, Bennett served in the military during World War II.

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Scott’s View: How to Save When You Are Inside CVS Pharmacy Stores

One of my favorite Veterans Advantage partners is CVS, since they offer us an exclusive

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TopVet: Producers of the Movie "Jaws"

Jaws burst onto the silver screen in June of 1975 and become a historical icon for many reasons. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie became the prototype for the summer blockbuster.

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Scott’s View: Happy Independence Day! How to Enjoy Outdoors This Summer

With Independence Day weekend coming up this weekend, we celebrate our nation’s 247th birthday.

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