Military & Veterans News Looking Forward to a Better 2021 Like most of you, I was horrified by the events in the U.S. Capitol last week. There is no excuse for the violence of last week in Washington, and we mourn the senseless deaths of those caught in the crossfire. No doubt you feel that the intensity of anger and hostility in our nation has reached historic highs, and the adage “we’re all in this together” needs a renewed focus.
Military & Veterans News Scott's View: New Year’s 2021 Resolutions and More Savings to Come! Happy New Year! Here’s hoping the year 2021 is a much better one than the last.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Our National Guard's Birthday & the Latest Holiday Exclusives First off, a big shout out and a Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army National Guard. Our "citizen soldiers" are 384 years old this week! Organized on December 13th, 1636, they met for their first drill three months later, on the village green in Salem, Massachusetts.
Military & Veterans News Holiday Shopping With Veterans Advantage We hope you had a memorable Veterans Day last week! Thank you for your service to all who have served, continue to serve and your families.
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Veterans Day 2020 is Coming Up Fast -- Are You Ready? We’re less than a month away from Veterans Day. Wow. It is hard to believe because I often feel like we’ve been in a time machine since March with the start of the pandemic. But there’s something about the word “November” that always brings me back home, to remembering service and my fellow veterans.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Our 9/11 Response: The Invasion of Afghanistan 19 Years Ago On October 7, 2001, our nation responded to the 9/11 attacks. Operation Enduring Freedom started with the invasion of Afghanistan. Known as Operation Freedom's Sentinel since 2015, it is the longest war in US history.
Discounts & Benefits Scott’s View: Try SHOWTIME and Save on Your Streaming We love discounts on subscriptions because it’s a gift that keeps on giving. And in this case, your gift is an 18% SHOWTIME savings each month ($24/year) on your home entertainment streaming needs.
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: First Day of Fall 2020 & Preparing for the Future Can you believe the first day of fall has arrived? With hopes for a coronavirus vaccine emerging and a presidential election on the horizon, our nation is entering a period of uncertainty like nothing before in recent memory. No matter what the future holds, we’re committed to creating new offers for your lifestyle and everyday needs. Shop Veterans Advantage first by checking out our Military Discounts Marketplace daily.
Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: New Alaska Airlines Discount and Remembering our Tuskegee Airmen We are excited to announce an exclusive offer from Alaska Airlines for VetRewards subscribers and their families: 15% OFF, the deepest discount ever offered on tickets in the airline industry, on all fares and classes with no blackout dates, is good for travel through February 28! But hurry to book your travel because this offer is good until midnight, September 28. With new offers from Showtime, AT&T, and Preferred CBD, our Military Discounts Marketplace is loaded with new benefits for Veterans Advantage subscribers and basic members. Be sure to check in regularly.
Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Home Sweet Home with Veterans Advantage Exclusives With the Labor Day weekend only a few days away, it’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close. Lin & I have just returned to our Connecticut home after 6 months away, having been stranded out west because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s so nice to be back in familiar surroundings!
Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: New Exclusive Offers, Just in Time for Labor Day 2020 With summer drawing to a close (Labor Day is only 2 weeks away!), we’re highlighting several “lifestyle offers.” Whether you’re traveling, enjoying your backyard or nearby campgrounds, or buying back-to-school stuff for your kids, we’ve got you covered.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: VetFamily for Pink & Remembering the Korean War Armistice Our VetFamily this week is the iconic pop singer Pink. The daughter of a Vietnam veteran with many other vets in her family, Pink is passionate about veterans and military causes:
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Your Best Time to Save is Now With summer 2020 in full swing, this is a great time to enjoy VetRewards savings. The safest environment from coronavirus, when social distancing, is outdoors instead of indoors -- and the warm temperatures make it easy to do that. Secondly, we hope you can focus on self-care and take some vacation time for you and your family! We have many ways to travel, including car rentals, if this is the year you take that often-talked-about road trip.
Military & Veterans Life Independence Day 2020: A Time to Come Together With Independence Day coming up, many of us are thinking of what’s different this summer of 2020, and the 244th birthday of our nation. With many states dialing back their opening plans, and others cautious with limits on beach gatherings and fireworks shows, it has prompted many of whom I know to think about those who need us. In other words, let’s remember those who depend on us rather than Independence.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Father’s Day Discounts for Military & Veterans Father’s Day 2020 is Sunday, June 21! Come celebrate the fathers in your family on this special day. This Benefits Alert highlights our top companies who offer exclusive benefits for you to surprise and please the father in your family. Check them out!
Military & Veterans Life Veterans Advantage Reviews Discounts for Summer Re-Openings As spring weather hits and more states lift restrictions due to COVID-19, we at Veterans Advantage hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe and healthy. We appreciate your service and stand with you during this worldwide crisis with 50% OFF VetRewards for you and your family.
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Coronavirus and Our World War II Veterans Most of us gathered together yesterday, either remotely or in person, to celebrate Mother’s Day. It was a time to reflect on the special relationship we have with our mothers and the love, affection and gratitude we have for them. Many of us would agree with the words of President Abraham Lincoln, “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Helping You Stock Up on Supplies During COVID-19 During this time of national crisis, each of us have a role to play, from keeping ourselves and our families safe and healthy to helping protect others. Veterans Advantage is doing its part to help you navigate the hectic world of shopping with its 150+ partners-- to keep refrigerators and cabinets full and home offices fully equipped, during this time of great uncertainty. It’s our job to help you safe money, embrace life and thrive.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: How to Stay Informed During COVID-19 If you’re like me, much of your time recently has been dedicated to adjusting to the new challenges of COVID-19, which can be pretty unsettling, Our hearts go out to those who’ve had to face this health crisis and their families, and those who’ve been furloughed from their jobs.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Women’s History Month and Brigadier General Loree K. Sutton Following Black History month where we profiled the new NYC Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, TopVet James Hendon, this month, Women’s History month, we are proud to confer this status on the City’s former Commissioner, Dr. and Brigadier General Loree K. Sutton.
Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Iwo Jima and the Importance of Military History I was a history major in college, and like me, you may be fascinated by military history. Last week, we marked the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most important battles of World War II, memorialized in the iconic photo of our U.S. Marines planting the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi. As we look back, we are reminded that time is running out for our World War II veterans. Please make the effort to seek out one in your community. Ask them about their service and thank them for helping to keep us free. You'll make their day!
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Hall of Famer Derek Jeter’s Military Family It was no surprise that Derek Jeter was voted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame last week, but did you know both of his parents are U.S. Army veterans!
Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: World War II and Desert Storm Anniversaries In our cover story, we mark the 75th anniversary next week of our victory in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. This win was no easy feat. Over 500,000 American soldiers fought successfully for over a month in Europe, suffering more than 80,000 casualties, including 19,000 dead.
Discounts & Benefits Scott’s View: Reflecting on 2019 with Hopes for 2020 With 2019 now almost in our rear view mirror, we had time to reflect on our annual holiday party for VIPs, staff and family last week.
