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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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Scott’s View: With Memorial Day, Emotions & Memories Are Important for Veterans
Each May, we pause to honor those who served for Military Appreciation Month.
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Cover Story: “Truths Colliding”: Veterans & Dancers Perform on the Intrepid in NYC Memorial Day Weekend
“Uggggh!” moans Natalya as she tries to pick up a 6-foot tall man off the floor of the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum aircraft carrier with only her forearms. Laughs abound. The assignment from Roman Baca, Iraq War veteran and Artistic Director of Exit12 Dance Company, was to trust another with weight sharing and support each other to and from the ground without using any hands.
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Scott’s View: Learn How Young Veterans Are Making A Difference in Business
Looking to take the next step in your career? As today’s TopVet profile of Wells Fargo’s Brian Armstrong shows, veterans from the post-9/11 era are increasingly making a difference in the corporate world.
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TopVet: Brian Armstrong
Marine Corps veteran Brian Armstrong is a transitioning veteran success story. From military recruiter to Lead Business Execution Consultant Program Manager for Wells Fargo, he has made the jump from service to success in the corporate world.
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VetFamily: Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston, star of the new Netflix movie “Murder Mystery 2” with Adam Sandler, is a household name. While she may best be known for her decade-long acting on the hit show “Friends,” the Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG award winning actress also comes from a military family.
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Scott's View: Save on Your Pets With Veterans Advantage
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 38 percent of U.S. households have at least 1 dog, and 25% include at least 1 cat.
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Scott's View: Remember Vietnam Veterans on March 29
This coming Wednesday, March 29, we observe Vietnam Veterans Day, the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. This is the day marked by the last American combat troops leaving Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords, which were signed in January 1973.
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TopVet: Chris Perkins, Veterans on Wall Street
When Lehman Brothers collapsed at the start of the 2008 financial crisis, Marine VETERAN Captain Chris Perkins was on the ground floor unphased. “People were screaming and crying. I had just come back from combat - I had seen worse.”
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Scott’s View: Tips on More Ways to Save With Our CVS Shopping Exclusive
We keep hearing about new ways our members benefit from our CVS partnership. In addition to a great healthcare benefit, you are covered from bathroom essentials and prescription drugs, to urgent care visits.
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Cover Story: Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. Veterans Advantages honors the many female veterans and service members in our community and celebrates the great strides made by women.
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Scott's View: Tech Roundup for 2023 - Top Five Picks for You
I often get asked, "What's the most one can save with Veterans Advantage?” The options are many, but a good way to start is with technology.
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Cover Story: Black History Month - Part II
To continue celebrating Black History Month, Veterans Advantage recognizes four black men who served and made outstanding achievements in their fields.
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Cover Story: Black History Month Part I: 3 Women Touched by Military Service
In honor of Black History Month, Veterans Advantage celebrates the contributions of Black women in our armed forces. Black women make up about a third of the female population in the military. Three particular women have paved the way for the success of Black women by achieving outstanding accomplishments in their field and making history in their positions.
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Scott's View: U.S. Military Assisting Earthquake Victims in Turkey & Syria
I am proud to see our U.S. military once again assisting in the face of tragedy. With the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and tens of thousands already counted as dead, the U.S. military is routing substantial aid from United States European Command to the region.
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TopVet: Dusty Baker
The Houston Astros have high hopes for capturing their second consecutive baseball championship. To get there, Astros fans have once again put their faith in baseball and military veteran, Dusty Baker, who proudly served as a U.S. Marine.
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Scott’s View: The Importance of Sperm Testing and Cryopreservation for Veterans
As a veteran, I understand the unique challenges that come with military service. One of those challenges is the potential impact of military service on reproductive health. That’s why I’m excited to share more about one of our innovative health tech partners, Legacy.
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HeroVet: Benjamin Ferencz
Benjamin Berell Ferencz, the son of Hungarian immigrants, fought with the U.S. Army in World War II in Europe, witnessed the liberation of German concentration camps, and served as a lead prosecutor in the Nuremberg trials. For over 70 years, he has condemned atrocities against people of race or creed, and committed himself to settling disputes without the use of force.
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CelebVet: Zach Bryan
A Navy Vet made former President Obama’s list of favorite music of 2022, next to names like Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar.
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Scott’s View: Start the New Year Right with Veterans Advantage
With 2023 upon us, how can you act on your New Year’s resolutions? To reach some of your goals, you can look to Veterans Advantage’s exclusive offers.
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Scott’s View: Happy Holidays and Wishing You a Wonderful New Year’s 2023
We thought there’s no better way to cap off the year than recognizing all that Gary Sinise has done for th
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VetFamily: Gary Sinise Plays Winning Role in Veterans Advocacy
Gary Sinise's most famous military role may have been Lieutenant Dan Taylor in "Forrest Gump," but these days he's playing a leading role in veterans' advocacy off screen.
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Scott’s View: Army Navy Game
Tomorrow’s Army Navy game will be watched by millions. It will also be a point for the bragging rights between two of our nation's largest military branches.
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Cover Story: 7 Cool Things About The Army Navy Game
Every November the halls of the Pentagon are torn apart in one of the biggest and oldest rivalries in college sports: the Army-Navy Game, presented by USAA. While the outcome of the game may no lon
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