Scott Higgins, WeSalute Co-founder & Co-CEO
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Charles McGee, One of the Last Tuskegee Airmen Dies
Charles McGee, a decorated combat veteran and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, passed away this past week at 102. He served our nation for 30 years, flying 409 combat missions in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War.
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Scott's View: Limited-time Sales With Veterans Advantage
We continue to rotate exclusive offers for you in the Military Discounts Marketplace. As our members are spending more time at home, the Paramount+ four month free trial has become tremendously popular. Be sure to sign up before Jan. 31, if you haven’t already.
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Scott's View: New Job for 2022? We’re Helping to Hire Veterans
Looking to make a change in 2022? Today, I want to let you know about one of the best-kept secrets in the job market. The Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network, free for veteran job applicants and employers who want to hire veterans, is getting attention from those who made a New Year’s resolution to take their career to new heights.
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Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2022
We send our warmest Christmas and holiday wishes to you and your family and hope you’re having a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
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Scott's View: How the Marine Corps Made Toys for Tots a Successful Holiday Tradition
As much as we would like to think the holidays are all about family, tradition, and celebration, for kids, it’s often about only one thing: presents! And yet, so many parents across the country just can’t afford to give gifts to their children. That’s where The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation steps in to deliver hope to less fortunate kids by collecting and distributing new, unwrapped gifts. They’ve done this since 1947.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: National Guard Birthday is Monday, December 13
Its history dates back nearly four centuries, to before our nation was born. The origins of our National Guard date to December 13, 1636, when the first colony-wide militia was formed in Massachusetts. Over a storied history, the National Guard remains a bedrock of our military forces.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Remembering Pearl Harbor 80 Years Later
December 7 is the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. For millions of Americans, the world changed that day. 16 million Americans were sent to Europe and the Pacific. They fought with strength and courage unmatched in all of human history. And against great odds, they prevailed.
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Scott’s Corner: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals with Veterans Advantage
I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Now, the fun starts. With today being Black Friday, and Cyber Monday this coming Tuesday, you’ll be inundated with deals to help round out your gift-giving list for your friends and loved ones.
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Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Answers the Most Pressing Needs of our Military & Veterans
I hope you had a memorable and restful Veterans Day.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Remembering A Dear Friend & Advocate for Veterans
I was saddened to hear the news that fellow Veteran advocate Bernie Edelman passed away. I met him soon after I came home from Vietnam. A talented writer, Bernie had a natural ability to articulate the spirit of military service articulately and with a deep respect to the solemn oath we all swear to when we serve. He assisted me by writing "Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam" a popular book that was cathartic in helping our nation heal after a very unpopular war.
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Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Helps Defend Against High Prices
Not a day goes by that we don’t see news headlines talking about soaring prices. You’ve probably seen it in your food shopping, energy bills, and shopping for everyday items to keep your home stocked. Veterans Advantage is here to help - as we always say, You Protect Our Country. We Protect Your Wallet!
Military & Veterans News
Scott's View: One month until Veterans Day
With the calendar reaching October, that means we are a month away from one of my favorite times of the year. Veterans Day for so many Americans represents a time for remembering, reflecting, and thanking those in service.
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Scott's View: Saluting Some of Our Longest-Running Partnerships
Seventeen years ago this month, Veterans Advantage onboarded some of our first travel and shopping partners, and solidified our role of honoring you with many of America’s most trusted brands. It came at a key time in our nation’s history, as the war in Iraq was just underway, and our service men and women had already been serving in Afghanistan for three years.
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Scott's View: How to Redeem Veterans Advantage’s Discounts & Benefits
Many members ask what the best way to use Veterans Advantage is? I always say "LOGIN"! Remember, the Military Discounts Marketplace is a protected site of offers for active-duty military, veterans, and their families. And while everyone can read all about our offers on each offer page, when you log into VeteransAdvantage.com, you actually access the offerings.
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Scott's View: Honoring You with Family Exclusives with VetRewards
As we often say at Veterans Advantage, “when one serves, the whole family serves.” And that’s the spirit behind countless exclusive offerings we have for you and your family. With our special “Buy One / Get Two Free” sale, you and your family can get started today!
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Remembering 20 years since 9/11/2001
Twenty years ago tomorrow on 9/11/2001, we experienced the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history on our home soil.
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Scott's View: Labor Day Discounts Honoring Your Service
With Labor Day weekend, we take time to pause and rest after another hectic summer with breaking news headlines dominating our lives. We want to remind you that we're here to help in any way, offer a vacation idea, a new exclusive discount, or help get benefits to a family member as a gift.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Remembering Hero of 9/11/2001: Luis Alvarez
The 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on our nation is two weeks away. This is a deeply emotional time for all of us, especially those who served on that day and since. The blood, sweat, and ultimate sacrifice of so many is a lasting memory for millions of Americans and their families. Today, we pause to remember one who served with honor during and since that fateful day: The Marines Corps’s own Luis Alvarez, our Veterans Advantage HeroVet.
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Scott's View: New Travel Savings with Veterans Advantage Covers Airfare and Hotels
Did you know that one of our most popular offers is a new one?
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Scott's View: Back to School Shopping with Veterans Advantage
This week, we kick off our back-to-school coverage. You can access exclusives for your home and office tech, dorm room supplies, houseplants to create a calm learning environment for the students in your life, and even auto service if your cars needs extra attention.
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: The USO Tours Visit the Troops Once Again
We hope you enjoy this week’s VetFamily feature on actress Elizabeth Banks. Elizabeth is known for her movie roles in “Hunger Games” and “Pitch Perfect,” and currently with the popular game show “Press Your Luck.”
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Scott's View: Summertime Savings With Veterans Advantage
During the “dog days of summer,” it’s a challenge to find new ways to enjoy our vacation and rest time. Some of us can squeeze in a one- or two-week vacation, but for the rest of us, what else can we do for an enjoyable outdoor lifestyle? Thankfully, Veterans Advantage offers VetRewards exclusives to meet those needs!
Military & Veterans Life
Scott's View: Summer Olympics 2021 & Post-War Reflections on the Last Tokyo Games
We continue our Summer Olympics coverage today with a moving article from our own advisory board member, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Donna de Varona.
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Benefit Upgrade: American Airlines Discounts Now Include Premium Economy, First & Business Class
We’re absolutely delighted that American Airlines has upgraded our partnership for VetRewards subscribers to include discounts on Premium Economy, First and Business Class seats. Since 2019, fare discounts were limited to the main cabin.