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TopVet: David Seymour
What child hasn’t dreamed of being able to fly? Like many youngsters, David Seymour was fascinated with flying and airplanes. And today, he lives that dream as a top executive and Chief Operating Officer at American Airlines.
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TopVet: Chuck Scarborough
Air Force Veteran Chuck Scarborough is one of the most experienced and successful journalists in the country. Over five decades, both in New York City and nationally, he's earned a total of 36 Emmys. Importantly, he credits his military service for the skills, education, and discipline to break into and achieve a remarkable career that continues today.
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HeroVet: Michael Abrams
Back from Afghanistan and serving as an officer recruiter in New York City, life seemed full of promise for Marine Mike Abrams. Seated in a diner near New York University and wearing his Marine uniform, he encountered a fellow Marine, Gerry Byrne, who served in Vietnam.
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HeroVet: Jonathan Woodson, MD
Jonathan Woodson, MD, and the son of a WWII veteran, was born and raised with a deep sense of service. He has served his country in a variety of capacities including while deployed to three combat zones; today as an Army Reservist; as an active board member of the Wounded Warrior Project; and his advocacy for racial equality. He is outspoken that his fellow servicemen and women should have the same opportunities to serve our country, regardless of race.
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TopVet: James Hendon leads NYC’s Department of Veterans' Services
“What can we do to help you help yourself to reach your fullest potential and do the things that you want in life?”
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Derek Jeter, Son of Two Army Veterans
Derek Jeter’s superstar achievements confirm the New York Yankee traditions that have preceded him. But, unlike many of history’s prior pinstripe legends, the true measure of Jeter’s success is due to his play on and off the field – and it comes thanks in large part to his parents who both served in our nation’s military.
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Our Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Resolutions for Your Best 2020
It’s the new year and the best time to embrace a new you! We all have little things we know we could be doing on a daily basis to make our lives and the lives of those around us better...and more fun! While New Year’s Resolutions can be very cliche, they’re also a fantastic opportunity to make real, positive changes for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Military & Veterans Life
Another Stellar November Recognizing our Military and Veterans
For the seventh year running, Veterans Advantage once again honored the military and veteran community during November with events and new benefits as part of Veterans Week NYC 2018.
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Getting Military Discounts & Deals in Stores and Restaurants
Our Veterans Advantage Members report that they use their VetRewards Card ID to securely redeem military discounts at businesses that require a valid military ID, without having to have a government-issued military ID or using their sensitive military documents, such as the DD214.
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Verizon Wireless Honors You With Military Discounts
Verizon wants to thank you for your service by offering discounts for our U.S. military and veterans.
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Benefit Partner News: Veterans Advantage to Honor Members with a Special Offer from The New York Times
Veterans Advantage and The New York Times have come together to honor U.S. military veterans, active duty military, National Guard, Reserve members and their families with an offer for 50% off a New York Times digital or home delivery subscription for one year.
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TopVet: Richard C. Hartnack
Richard C. Hartnack, known as Rick, is the Non-Executive Chairman of Synchrony Financial, the recent spin out of GE Capital's consumer credit business, and a leading provider of credit cards.
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U.S.M.C. Veteran Named To Lead National Kidney Health Effort
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest fully independent patient-led kidney advocacy organization in the United States
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Big Statues Unveils the 2nd Largest Women's Memorial in the Country
10 days ago, Big Statues representatives attended the unveiling of one of their biggest projects yet: six statues of Veteran Women, representing all areas of the military as well as all eras of time.
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Young Adult Children Of America's Fallen Military Heroes In New York City For Experiential Learning Tour
ARLINGTON, Va., April 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has created an experiential learning program dedicated to enhancing the education of its Legacy Me
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Lindsey Vonn Remembers Her Dad’s Army Service as other Military Olympians Complete in Dramatic Style in South Korea
American skier Lindsey Vonn dedicated her 2018 Winter Olympic performance to her grandfather, Don Kidlow, who served in the Army and was stationed in South Korea, not far from where Lindsey compete
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Top 5 Romantic Destinations & Gift Giving Tips
If there is one constant in life, during good times or tough times, people fall in love.
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6 Ways to Prevent Veterans from Being Taken Advantage of by Scams
Scammers are known to target a variety of vulnerable groups and demographics around the country. Unfortunately, Veterans are also being taken advantage of. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Best Travel Deals for Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday 2017
Cyber Monday and “Travel Tuesday” can offer up some enticing discounts on travel and travel-related purchases. We all want to get the best deal on our next vacation, and we will all likely need one after the stresses of the holidays! We have done our research and found the best travel deals available online so far for Cyber Monday 2017.
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The 7 Most Affordable & Warm Getaways for the Holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and while this is a time of year that we traditionally spend with family, many of us will crave a much-needed break from our busy lives this holiday season. Whether you want to steal some warmth while it’s snowing buckets or create your own n
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Veterans Week 2017!
Veterans Advantage, a founder of Veterans Week NYC, recognized our Military, Veterans, and family members at this year’s Veterans Week NYC 2017.
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TopVet: Pat Pacious, Choice Hotels International CEO
New CEO and Navy Veteran Navigates Industry Waters of Disruption Editor's note: Patrick Pacious became President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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Member Stories: Geoff Bell, Army Vet, Helps Save Lives After Mandalay Bay Shooting in Las Vegas
“We were in the VIP section on the right side of the stage. I wasn’t concerned at first because the shots sounded really high-pitched, like a Black Cat firework, not like a gun at all,” Geoff remembers. “But then the guy beside us got shot and I knew that something was going on. He [Steven Paddock] shot off 10 rounds, then another 10 rounds, and then 20 rounds, and then it sounded like he went through like a 50 round belt or 100 rounds because it just kept going.
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Member Stories: Sgt. Joshua Aaron Thompson, U.S. Army
Sgt. Joshua Aaron Thompson is currently serving and has been active in the United States Army for almost 5 years. He joined the Army in 2012 and has since served in Iraq, fighting terrorist organizations like ISIS in Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve.