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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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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: 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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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 20% discount combinable with publ
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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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HeroVet: Rob Newson
From the front lines to the White House, to the front office of the NBA, former Navy SEAL and anti-cancer advocate Rob Newson is an inspiration.
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VetFamily: Bo Derek
There probably aren’t a lot of actresses who are also an honorary Green Beret. Bo Derek is one. The model known for risque roles in 80s films like “10” and “Tarzan, the Ape Man” came from a military family and has worked extensively with veterans over many years, garnering her a high honor from the VA.
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Scott’s View: Why Flag Day & the Army’s Birthday Is so Important
This is an important week in our nation’s history, and has been for nearly 250 years. The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, the same day that our U.S. Flag was chosen to represent the republic. So this past Wednesday was doubly special!
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Scott’s View: How to Recognize Veterans of the Past
America’s greatest generation is leaving us. Just 1% of WWII vets are alive today. And one of them is former Army Sergeant Jack Bevan, who served with Patton’s Third Army that liberated the Nazi’s Mauthausen concentration camps.
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Cover Story: Jack Bevan Shows Longevity as One of the Few WWII Veterans Alive
World War II veteran Jack Bevan turned 100 years old in April. His advice for a long life? “Be positive. And drink good but not expensive whiskey. Not more than one a day,” he said this week.
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Scott’s View: Armed Forces Day & Memorial Day
This is a time to remember our military today, past, and those who have died in service to our country.
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