Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: History of Flag Day “Since adoption of the Stars and Stripes, Americans — and people around the world — have continuously looked to our flag as a symbol of unity and liberty,” wrote President Biden last year on Flag Day. Like every year since 1916, the United States will celebrate the nation’s flag on June 14. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, it’s a day of observance and patriotism and coincides with the Army’s birthday.
Military & Veterans News Cover Story: "Chaos" by Gen. Raymond Bell The principal duty assignment described in my efficiency report dated 3 August 1969 read in part, “Operations Staff Officer, ACofS, J3. Member, special planning group tasked to prepare long range plans for United States force reductions in Vietnam, residual force concepts and operations.” The description frames my perspective of --- chaos.
Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Military Olympians bound for Tokyo The Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally happening this month, after being delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite barring spectators for safety reasons, the Games will continue as planned. And, in keeping with tradition, our U.S. military will be represented: three coaches and 17 of the 614 American athletes competing this time are military members.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s Corner: Heroes Meet Heroes 2020 Memories with Veterans & Olympians For the past nine years, Veterans Advantage has hosted U.S. active duty military, veterans and their families to celebrate their service to our country on Veterans Day.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Cyber Monday Discounts with Veterans Advantage We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. Lin and I dedicated most of our weekend to Zoom calls with our family and friends. We have so much to be grateful for!
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Savings with Veterans Advantage Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be more popular than ever since nearly all of America is planning on shopping from home this year.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Show Your VetRewards Card on Veterans Day The VetRewards Card delivers tremendous value for subscribers. For starters, it qualifies you to take advantage of dozens of exclusive savings in our Military Discounts Marketplace. Secondly, you can show your card at over 100,000 physical locations nationwide - such as car rental counters, pharmacies, Ford car dealerships and AT&T stores, among others - for additional VetRewards Exclusive savings.
Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: U.S. Army’s "Green to Gold” Program Offers Incentives and Motivations to Climb the Ranks For those looking for a great reason to enter the military, here's an inspirational story that will have you, or someone you know, enlisting today!
Military & Veterans News VA, Blue Star Families to support Veterans impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON — To better support Veterans impacted by COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is partnering with Blue Star Families (BSF) for the COVID-19 Military Support Initiative (CMSI).
Military & Veterans News VA resumes in-person benefits services halted by the COVID-19 response WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the reestablishment of in-person benefits services in select locations throughout the country.
Military & Veterans News VA’s Transition Assistance Program Participant Guide honored by marketing association WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was recently recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals during the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards, for the VA Benefits and Services Participant Guide — a publication that makes it easy for transitioning service members and Veterans to understand their benefits.
Military & Veterans News $1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine This afternoon, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced $1 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine. This includes an authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $350 million, as well as $650 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds.
Military & Veterans News Department of Defense Updates Policy on HIV-Positive Service Members This week, the Secretary of Defense updated the Department’s policies on Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive personnel serving within the Armed Forces in view of significant advances in the diagn
Military & Veterans News Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine The United States has committed approximately $5.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $4.6 billion since the beginnin
Military & Veterans News VA launches $20 million innovation challenge to reduce Veteran suicide WASHINGTON — As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 10-year strategy to reduce Veteran suicide, VA invites innovators across the country to participate in Mission Daybreak — a $20 million challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans.
Military & Veterans News VA implements COVID-19 health protection levels enhancing Veteran, visitor and employee safety at medical facilities WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration launched three operational levels called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers.
Military & Veterans News VA national cemeteries to host public Memorial Day ceremonies after two years without gatherings WASHINGTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration will host its first public Memorial Day ceremonies since 2019.
Military & Veterans News Tester, Moran Announce Bipartisan Senate Agreement on Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Military & Veterans News Tester Presses VA Officials on Increased Oversight of Care for Veterans At hearing, Chairman also heard from VA OIG Inspector General on critical need for VA to broaden awareness of the OIG’s recommendations
Military & Veterans News Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on continued efforts to connect homeowners to pandemic relief WASHINGTON — The Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Treasury Janet L. Yellen are calling on servicers of federally backed mortgages to make every effort to ensure no individual or family unduly experiences unnecessary hardship or foreclosure while assistance is available under the Homeowner Assistance Fund.
Military & Veterans News VA establishes presumptive service connection for rare respiratory cancers for certain Veterans WASHINGTON — As part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda commitment to support the nation’s Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs is adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposures to fine particulate matter.
Military & Veterans News DoD Announces Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer The Department of Defense announces Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO). Dr. Martell brings extensive industry experience and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
Military & Veterans News Defense Department New Website to Navigate Innovation Opportunities The Department of Defense announced today an “Innovation Pathways” website providing a “one-stop shop” for the DoD innovation ecosystem. Located at www.ctoinnovation.mil, the site serves as a gateway to the Department’s efforts to bring in new ideas and technology, with a special focus on students, universities, and businesses.
Military & Veterans News VA shares implementation plan and locations of PAWS Act pilot program WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Federal Register Notice, March 30, on its plan for implementing the pilot program required by the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act.
