Military & Veterans News 5 Ways Dogs Can Improve Lives Whether playmates or protectors, the human-animal bond is often a powerful connection that goes beyond pure companionship. Dogs typically have many talents and personas – they can be man's best friend, a canine companion during a difficult time or even a service dog helping veterans and others through daily routines. No matter the relationship between dog and human, these animals can improve lives in numerous ways.
Military & Veterans News Cigarette Use One of Most Significant Health Risks to Military Service Members The American Osteopathic Association has partnered with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® campaign to address high smoking rates among service members, who smoke at a rate 60% above the general population.
Military & Veterans News President Supports Veterans at Annual White House Soldier Ride WASHINGTON, -- During the annual Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® event at the White House, the president welcomed over 70 wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 service members and veterans and their caregivers. This segment of the iconic bicycle ride follows a special tradition among United States presidents that began in 2008 with President George W. Bush and continues today.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: 42 Medal of Honor recipients will attend Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute to Heroes WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2016 -- The American Legion and the Veterans Inaugural Committee will pay tribute to 42 Medal of Honor recipients and newly sworn in President Donald Trump during the Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute to Heroes on January 20, 2017. The evening will feature a special performance by Rascal Flatts lead vocalist Gary LeVox, joined by songwriters Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley, presented by Songs for Sound.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Now Accepting Online Donations Benefitting the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial HARRISBURG, Pa., May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- With Memorial Day quickly approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has added a new opportunity for individuals or businesses to make an online donation to the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Trust Fund. Donations via the online application at www.donate.dmva.pa.gov will be used to preserve the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial, located at the federal Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County.
Military & Veterans News Benefits News: Wyndham Rewards Launches Member Levels, Expands Award-Winning Program with Industry's First Experience Enhanced Redemptions PARSIPPANY, N.J.,May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The program that revolutionized hotel rewards in 2015 by simplifying free nights with a flat 15,000 point redemption rate is once again turning the loyalty landscape on its head. Now "elite" programs and special member experiences are no longer just for the rich and well-traveled. Member Levels, the newest enhancement to the award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program and its nearly 8,000 hotels, brings generous and truly unique perks to all.
Discounts & Benefits Vet News: Military Veterans Compete for Franchise Fee-Free 7-Eleven® Store in Video Contest DALLAS, May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The field has narrowed. Seven military veterans are competing for the opportunity to own a 7-Eleven® franchise without the expense of a franchise fee. The video competition for the semi-finalists in 7-Eleven's OPERATION: Take Command franchise giveaway contest starts today and runs through11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.
Military & Veterans News Cover Story: The USO's "Hope and Freedom Tour 2005" Brings Cheer to Troops in the Persian Gulf Some of our Nation's best-known celebrities are off to visit the troops this holiday season, bringing good cheer, laughs, and a taste of home when they need it most.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Helping Military Families Achieve the American Dream They Are Defending A nonprofit organization, Military Housing Assistance Fund (MHAF), is offering a solution for our service men and women who want to buy a home but cannot afford the down payment and/or closing costs.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: US Family Health Plan Enhances Service Areas, Facilities and Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. - US Family Health Plan announced the implementation of several strategies that improve the availability of health care options to military beneficiaries. The Plan finalized the augmentation of services in several geographic areas, instigated new operational improvements and completed key renovation efforts to answer the needs of active-duty personnel, retirees and their eligible family members.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: U.S. Postal Service Unveils World War II Stamp The achievements and ideals of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War II will be the focus of attention May 29 in Washington, DC, when the U.S. Postal Service issues a postage stamp depicting the National World War II Memorial.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Veterans Business Journal Launches to Assist and Unite the Nation's 4.2 Million Veteran-Owned Businesses PITTSBURGH, April 22 - Victory Media Inc., a Pittsburgh, PA- based publishing firm, today announced that the company has launched a new magazine aimed at the nation’s 4.2 million veteran-owned businesses. Veterans Business Journal is the first-of-its-kind national magazine serving the unique needs and opportunities of small business owners who are Veterans of the U.S. military.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: DVA Secretary Principi Green-Lights Chiropractic Care for America's Veteran Washington, DC - The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) commended Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary Anthony Principi for issuing an historic and far-reaching blueprint for formalizing the full inclusion of chiropractic care into the massive Veterans health care system in the United States. Secretary Principi’s decision today to implement more than three dozen recommendations made by a multi-disciplinary health care advisory panel will dramatically improve the quality of care available to millions of Veterans in the U.S. and increase access to chiropractic care for every veteran who wants or needs to see a doctor of chiropractic. The Secretary’s bold action originated with legislative directives from Congress in 2002 and 2003 - passed at the urging of the ACA, the ACC and America’s Veterans - to establish a permanent chiropractic benefit through the DVA system and authorize the DVA to hire and employ doctors of chiropractic as care providers.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: SAIC Launches Military Health System Advisory Council Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Enterprise & Health Solutions Business Unit today announced the formation of the Military Health System (MHS) Advisory Council.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Auto Industry Announces 'Hire The Heroes' Program To combat a looming shortage of qualified auto repair technicians, a leading automotive industry group is joining forces with the U.S. military to match qualified recent military Veterans with available jobs. The new initiative, known as Hire the Heroes, will provide links between thousands of auto dealers and military outplacement agencies to make career paths in auto retailing available to Veterans making the transition to civilian life.
Military & Veterans News Vet News: First Veterans Complete FastTrac Segment of Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program Maine, November 26 -- Maine Governor-elect John Baldacci congratulated 25 Veterans tonight completing the first FastTrac class comprised solely of Veterans at the University of Southern Maine School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business. The program was offered by The Veterans Corporation as part of the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (VET Program).
Military & Veterans News Vet News: Veterans, Service Men and Women Recognized and Remembered With Veterans Day Activities With U.S. troops continuing to serve our country and defend our freedom, Americans are reminded of the gratitude we owe our military and Veterans of all wars. Veterans Day is an especially important time to honor those who have dedicated their lives to protecting ours. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the VFW Foundation and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW have aligned with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), on a variety of programs to honor our Veterans and bring our service men and women a little closer to home.
