Veterans News
News about those who have served in the military or for professionals who work with military units. Information includes benefits, services, products, technology, innovations and events of interest to veterans.
Oakwood Escrow Honors Service Men and Women Through VIP Pricing and Events
Oakwood Escrow is proud to honor our service men and women by offering VIP pricing and partnering with groups and events that support service men and women. Year-round, Oakwood Escrow offers special VIP pricing to those men and women who serve our country everyday. To honor their sacrifice, Oakwood... - April 11, 2014 - Oakwood Escrow
Powerful Event Making an Even Greater Impact on Future Generations
At the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Annual Awards, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence reaffirms his ongoing commitment to mentor young African-American males. - April 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Hero Helpers of America, Inc. & Heartillery Group Join Together to Fulfill Urgent Requests for Our Troops in Afghanistan
The Hero Heart Collection aims to collect 100,000 cards and 500 care packages for American service members currently stationed overseas. Request for schools, businesses, clubs/organizations and the community to contribute immediately in the form of greeting cards, care package items and/or financial donation. Items will be accepted until June 22nd, 2014. - April 06, 2014 - Heartillery Group
Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Third Annual “Heroes In The Shadows” San Gabriel Valley Homeless Veterans Stand Down, Begins April 4, 2014 in South El Monte at the Whittier Narrows Recreational Area
Three day event presented by the San Gabriel Valley Veterans Employment Committee and the Vet Hunters Project aims to combat Homelessness by providing on-site assistance, services and resources to those in need. - March 29, 2014 - San Gabriel Valley Veterans Employment Committee
Senior Survival Source Debuts on “Money 105.5FM” Radio
New Sacramento area radio program designed to help adult children of aging parents. Senior Survival Source officially debuts on Money105.5 FM KSAC Radio at 8:00AM Friday mornings. This is a new senior advocacy “talk-radio” program in which they will interview various guests with expertise in senior care planning and ever changing senior care issues. - March 21, 2014 - Senior Helpers Sacramento - Placer Counties
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters
The Arcanum Group -- a Denver-based provider of IT, staffing and program management services to government agencies -- participated Feb. 22 in the 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Colorado fundraising event. - February 28, 2014 - The Arcanum Group
When Your Parachute is Black- New System Unveiled to Eradicate African American Unemployment Crisis
Using Knowledge, Planning, Preparation and Persistence to make a paradigm shift, resulting in drastically improved African-American Employment Success. - February 20, 2014 - YourBlackParachute.com
Marine, Army, Air Force Veterans Unite, Start Movement to Empower Women Vets, Engage Community
Three female military veterans with fashion industry experience collaborate to provide a unique experience to encourage, enhance and empower their sister veterans via their groundbreaking POWERHOUSE Experience and accompanying Movement. - February 20, 2014 - Jovane M. Henry, USMC Veteran
Profiles in Diversity Journal Honors Top Employers for Veteran Hiring
The January/February issue of Profiles in Diversity Journal, now available in print and online, takes a look at the challenges and accomplishments of transitioning military, returning veterans, and their spouses in the workplace. The magazine recognizes 25 of the Most Influential Employers for Veteran Hiring, profiles many groundbreaking nonprofits, and talks with veterans themselves about the challenge of transitioning to civilian life. - February 20, 2014 - Profiles in Diversity Journal
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
Free Career Exploration and Planning Webinars
Register for Career Exploration & Planning Webinar Today - February 13, 2014 - Return to Work
Matador: Military-Inspired Briefcases & Wallets. A Crowdfunding Campaign Selling Briefcases and Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Designed for business, built to last. Matador is raising money through an Indiegogo campaign. 10% of all proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. - February 10, 2014 - Matador
Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
ElitePrep U - Non-Profit Veteran Workforce Integration & Entrepreneurship Training Launches in Hayward, CA
ElitePrep U - a non-profit organization helping Veteran workforce integration & entrepreneurship training - announces its first event with an All Star Cast of recruiting professionals. Job Search Boot Camp February 10 - 11, 2014 in Hayward, CA. - January 30, 2014 - ElitePrep U
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Four of New York’s Most Valuable Patriots to be Honored at Super Bowl Weekend Party
Decorated combat-wounded veterans to promote Troops First Foundation’s Operation Warrior Call program at the MVP Party. - January 23, 2014 - Seven 2 Events
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Wood Creek Vapory Opening in Converse
On January 15th Wood Creek Vapory will be opening its doors in Converse, at 8021 FM 78. Providing what the owners describe as ‘a smooth vaping experience’ and a place where ‘eCigs are made easy’ it comes into being thanks to the desire to quit smoking combined with the need... - January 11, 2014 - Wood Creek Vapory
Marriage Book Emerges from Tribulations of Iraq War, Reality TV and Recording Contract
New book release, "Whole Armor of Marriage" written by Caroline Jens, wife of Sony recording artist and America's Got Talent finalist, Daniel Jens. - January 07, 2014 - Whole Armor Ministry
Local Firm Hosts VA Pension Benefits Workshop
VA Certified Attorney Andrew Cobin; Valuable VA Pension Benefits; Married Veterans May Qualify to Receive $24,000/Year, Lifetime, Tax-Free. - January 07, 2014 - Cobin Law, PLLC
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
Affordable Community Living (ACL) a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit to Put 10 Veterans Into Homes This New Year
The Veterans Affordable Housing Program, a charity program created by Veterans For Veterans, has partnered with the new socially conscious crowdfunding site, Funder Way, to assist 10 veterans and their families move into their own homes this New Year. - January 04, 2014 - Funder Way
2014 Declared the Year to Remember and Honor Vietnam Veterans
Fifty years ago the United States escalated the scale of combat in Vietnam and commenced one of America's major wars. Joseph DiLeonardo, author of "Vietnam War Defining Moment for America" has declared 2014 as the year to remember and honor Vietnam veterans. This declaration has become... - January 02, 2014 - Joseph W. DiLeonardo
Housing Homeless Male and Female Veterans
Tulane University Graduate, Lisa Carey of Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries and New Orleans Saints Safety Roman Harper of Harper Hope 41 Foundation has proposed housing homeless veterans who are disabled, elderly or mentally ill in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes, this winter due to the cold weather conditions and the prediction of colder nights this holiday. - December 25, 2013 - Veterans Housing Outreach
Soldier Starts Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Employ Veterans
Alec Haggerty, a Sergeant in the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood Texas, started a crowdfunding campaign for his business, EcoGrunt Home Improvement, to help provide jobs for veterans. - December 24, 2013 - EcoGrunt Home Improvements llc
Military Charity Delivers One Millionth Care Package
Special gifts hand-delivered to a Sailor deployed on the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in the Gulf of Oman. - December 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
eWareness Receives State of Florida’s Office of Supplier Diversity Business Certification
Central Florida Headquartered Web-Centric Marketing Communications and Technology Firm Receives State of Florida’s Minority, Women & Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) Business Certification - December 18, 2013 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Military Charity Celebrates Historic Milestone
Operation Gratitude sent its One Millionth Care Package on December 7, making it the the first military support organization to accomplish such a feat. - December 11, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Precision Door Service Cleveland Donates/Installs Door & Operator to the Wounded Warrior Project
Together The Wounded Warrior Project, Precision Door Service of Cleveland, and SafeGuard Properties Assist Local Veteran and Family. - December 05, 2013 - Precision Door Service
Carolina Wing Company Launches Wheels for Heroes Program to Help Disabled Combat Veterans
Local Restaurant to Give Away an Action Trackchair Through Project in Partnership with Operation: Coming Home - November 21, 2013 - Carolina Wing Company
Parole in Place Help for Military Families: New Immigration Policy
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn is assisting families of U.S. Military members with the parole in place applications. - November 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Senior Helpers Discusses Aid and Attendance and Veteran Benefits
Abigail Critchfield, owner and Client Coordinator of Senior Helpers, was invited as the featured guest on "Behind the Lines" with Diane Dayton. Abigail discusses the Veterans Benefit of Aid and Attendance and the eligibility requirements that are necessary to qualify. Senior Helpers of Lancaster County is one of 15 with in the 300 National Senior Helpers office to offer this Veterans Benefits program. Future education sessions are offered to discuss Aid and Attendance. - November 14, 2013 - Senior Helpers of Lancaster County
Seasoned Military Veteran to Head National Security Firm's Dallas Office
Veteran brings 20 years of security and safety experience to help better protect Dallas area . - November 13, 2013 - Crescent Guardian, Inc.
Operation: Coming Home Hosts Key Ceremony for Raleigh Native, U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Nathan Rimpf
Volunteer Project Completes Sixth Custom-Built Home to Honor the Service of East Carolina University, Leesville Road High School Alumnus - November 13, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
Vet2Tech Announces Veteran Scholarship Challenge
Vet2Tech will be awarding five lucky veterans in the Chicagoland area full scholarships for online commercial food equipment technician training to help them re-enter the job market. - November 08, 2013 - Vet2Tech
Women Veterans ROCK! is Putting a Female Face on Veterans Day
The ARC Theater of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. will be home to the 5th annual Women Veterans ROCK! Rally. The free community event will serve as a tribute to military women and their families. Additionally, service providers and employers will be present to facilitate the needs of the veteran community. - November 05, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Women Veterans ROCK! Partners with The Metro to Employ More Women Veterans
The Women Veterans ROCK! Advocacy Campaign announces a new strategic alliance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to recruit and hire more qualified women veterans into jobs within the transportation industry. - November 04, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
DayBreak of Lowcountry Announces Program for Veterans
DayBreak of the Lowcountry announces partnership with VetserV. - October 31, 2013 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Senior Helpers Reminds Residents of New Jersey’s Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Gloucester & Ocean Counties to Honor Seniors Who Served This Veterans Day
Peter Mangiola of Senior Helpers of Southern New Jersey calls residents to Honor Veterans with 11 Acts of Recognition. - October 30, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown Veterans Memorial Booster Drive
Help raise over $3000 to build a Veterans memorial at Cal Farleys Boys Ranch. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks help in the costs of building a memorial for boys and girls of the Boys Ranch and Girlstown that have served and or have died defending our great nation. If 250 shirts are sold Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association will earn over $3200. Shirts will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the close date. All funds raised will go to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni. - October 25, 2013 - Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Alumni Association
Camp Withycombe Will Showcase the State's Rich Military History at a Veteran’s Day Open House in Clackamas, OR
On the free event on Thursday, Nov 7, members of the community can preview Oregon's WWII Memorial, a 33-foot obelisk, and see treasured artifacts from the Oregon Military Museum. The event honors veterans in all branches of service, especially those in the Oregon National Guard. Adults and children alike will appreciate the educational exhibits of Oregon's military history from early tribes to present day. School groups are welcome. Guests include Veterans from WWII through Iraq/Afghanistan. - October 23, 2013 - Historical Outreach Foundation
3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Event to Benefit Scholarship Fund
The 3rd Annual Sgt. Jimmy Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner benefits the Sgt. James C. Robinson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. - October 21, 2013 - Shabooms Inc.
Morton Visuals Launches Charity Fundraiser for the Holidays
Morton Visuals to donate 10% of proceeds from holiday events to each client's choice of two favorite charities. - October 19, 2013 - Morton Visuals