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.
Michigan Antique Festival Shabby Chic & Industrial Design Market
Newly added area highlighting Shabby Chic and Industrial Design at the Michigan Antique Festival in Midland, MI. Adding to the over 1000 quality dealers at the festival, the new area will showcase some of the Midwest's highest quality dealers in Shabby Chic and Industrial items. - August 02, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
Baker University to be Represented at Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium
Baker University will participate at the Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium 2012 July 23-27 at the MGM Grand and Signature at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Baker is designated a 2012 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. The university offers special rates for active military and discounts for spouses of military members. http://www.bakeru.edu/contact/directories/university-wide-offices-a-services/veterans/spgs-military-discount - July 16, 2012 - Baker University - School of Professional and Graduate Studies
Montlick & Associates Founder, David Montlick, Receives Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army
David R. Montlick, CEO and Founder of the well-regarded Georgia Personal Injury Law Firm Montlick & Associates, has been awarded the 2012 Southeast Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army. In addition to receiving the award, Mr. Montlick was the keynote speaker at the... - June 29, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Affiliate Partner Ageless Male to As Seen on TV Portal of Virtual Mall
New addition to MyReviewsNow.net’s As Seen On TV Products Portal, Ageless Male, helps men with low testosterone achieve normal and health levels. Plus, shoppers who buy two bottles of supplements receive one free, and enjoy free shipping on orders above $99 and a 30-day no risk guarantee. - June 19, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Canadian Film Chosen for Film Festival in New York City
After a long battle with Bipolar Disorder, Montreal filmmaker Costa Moshopoulos is chosen to premiere his short film at the Manhattan Film Festival. - June 16, 2012 - Fegari Entertainment
NASDVOB Launches Veteran's Business Training Program July 9, 2012
The National Association of Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NASDVOB) recently announced that the first Veterans Pathway to Success Training Program will commence on July 9, 2012. The customized training program guides U.S. Veteran small business owners through the process of setting up and managing a business and successfully acquiring local, state and government contracts in the United States. - June 13, 2012 - National Association of Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Inc.
Internet Tech Specialists Donates Marketing Package to Business for a Veteran Contest
Hartman Inventory Systems is giving away a home inventory business package to a veteran in a contest that launches on Memorial Day. - May 29, 2012 - Internet Tech Specialists
American Hero T-Shirt Announces Limited Edition Sale
Beginning May 21 at 8:00am CST, American Hero T-Shirt is running a 7-day sale for a limited edition Live from Your Patriotic Heart patriotic apparel shirt. - May 21, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
Memorial Day Roses Honor Those Who Have Given the Ultimate Sacrifice
Phillip’s Flowers and Dignity Memorial to Distribute Thousands of Free Roses at Chicago Area Memorial Day Services. - May 16, 2012 - Phillip's Flowers & Gifts
Judgment Recovery Institute Extends Patriot Grant for U.S. Military Veterans for Another Year
The Judgment Recovery Institute (JRI) introduced the Patriot Grant in May 2011 to our U.S. Military Veterans. Now, JRI is pleased to announce that this generous donation has been extended to May 2013. - May 16, 2012 - Judgment Recovery Institute
2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Welcomes American Portfolios as a Sponsor
Leading financial services company and independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 16, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Michigan’s Largest Antique & Collectible Festival Will be Hosting the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall on June 2-3
Michigan Antique Festival is proud to announce the addition of the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall to the June 2nd – 3rd Festival at the Midland County Fairgrounds. - May 11, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
The NSLS Excellence in Leadership 2012 Award Goes to Dr. H. Matthes (Matthes Consulting), Mr. M. Jones (Ford), Dr. I. Kopaliani (CxTGroup, Inc), and Mr. J. Saunders
The two year journey by the four-member Success Network Team (Dr. Heike Matthes of Matthes consulting, Mr. Michael D. Jones of Ford Motor Company, Dr. Irene Kopaliani of CxTGroup, Inc, and Mr. Jeffrey Saunders) culminated with the achievement of the Presidential Seal and the National Excellence in... - May 10, 2012 - CxT Group, Inc.
Mother's Day 2012 and the Legacy of Motherhood on Future Generations
In response to the recent, April 18th 2012 Vatican reprimand of US Catholic Nuns and the approaching "Mother's day 2012," Michael Parish of Calcoic kicks off a "future generation rights campaign" calling for consumer boycotts and a declaration of non-violent war on the current generation's self centeredness and mishandling of this planet's resources and relationships as a trust account for future generations. - May 08, 2012 - Calcoic.com
DynCorp International Again Honored as Veteran-Friendly Employer
DynCorp International again named one of the country’s best veteran-friendly organizations. - May 03, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
Long® Fence Supports Wounded Warriors with Chain Link Fence Donation
Long® Fence is honored to be a sponsor of the Memorial Day Tribute to Wounded Warriors presented by Beethoven Found. Long® Fence will provide over 350 linear feet of chain link fence for the event. The donated chain link fencing will help create a temporary outfield for the Wounded Warrior... - April 25, 2012 - Long Fence
Six Wounded Warriors on World T.E.A.M. Sports Warrior 100K Team
Six wounded warriors from World T.E.A.M. Sports will ride with President George W. Bush in the second annual Warrior 100K ride April 26-28. The ride at Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, Texas will include 20 disabled veterans. - April 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers Two LEED Platinum Buildings at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today that the Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., received a LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). - April 10, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
DynCorp International Recognized for Support of Veteran-Owned Businesses
DynCorp International recognized for its partnership with veteran-owned businesses. - April 08, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
U.S. Marines Plan Historic 600 Mile Relay Run to Raise Funds and Awareness for Fellow Wounded Warriors
The Liberty Run Marines Group, Jersey City Police Marines Association, and a group of wounded warriors will take part in a 600 plus mile relay run to raise funds and awareness for our wounded warriors and pay tribute to the sacrifices of all our veteran brothers. On the morning of April 16, 2012... - April 06, 2012 - Liberty Run Marines Group
Houston Housing Authority Receives Funding from HUD to Fight Homelessness Among Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority was awarded $890,000 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide permanent housing to Houston’s homeless veterans. The funding will allow HHA to administer an additional 150 vouchers through its HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing... - April 01, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Honor Flight Lands in Nevada
Honor Flight Nevada has finally landed in the “Battle Born” State of Nevada and will lead its first group of World War II (WWII) veterans to Washington, D.C. this summer to visit the National WWII Memorial. The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. - March 30, 2012 - Honor Flight Nevada
New Flag Display Cases, and Medal Display Cases Offered by Flags Connections
Flagconnections.com hopes their flag and certificate case will be another online success for anyone looking for a military gift idea. - March 29, 2012 - Flags connections
OutMilitary.com Officials Celebrate Gay Pride Events at Service Academies
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to support the recent formation of LGBT clubs on campus at many of the nation’s military academies, and various Gay Pride events taking place this week as well. Cadets in uniform at Norwich University,... - March 28, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Enable America Names Five Winners in Tampa Bay Lightning Contest to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Five disabled veterans have been chosen as winners in Enable America’s “Fan of the Game” contest, which was held in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The five will be honored in a series of events this weekend, including the Lightning’s game Saturday night against... - March 24, 2012 - Enable America
Female Army Captain Organizes Veteran Job Line
War veteran turned media entrepreneur, U.S. Army Reserve Captain Lynette Jones (http://newdaytalkradio.squarespace.com/thecaptain/) is encouraging returning veterans to join a job line on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles this coming Thursday, March 22, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. The purpose of the... - March 22, 2012 - New Day Talk Radio
Student Vets Seek Stress Management, Connections at Coming Home Project Retreat, March 28-31, Near Yosemite National Park
The Coming Home Project today announced a special retreat for Student Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars that will take place March 28 to 31 near Yosemite National Park. Attending the retreat will be women and men veterans from around the USA. The Coming Home Project is a nationally... - March 21, 2012 - Coming Home Project
U.S. Military’s Unsung Cultural Heroes: Warrior-Diplomats Command Soft Power
Highly skilled “warrior-diplomats” quietly learn about new cultures and build strategic relationships by using 7 key strategies that play to their individual strengths, Drs. Louise Rasmussen and Winston Sieck of Global Cognition report in the March-April issue of Military Review. The... - March 15, 2012 - Global Cognition, LLC
Defense Strategies Institute Announces Their Next DoD/VA iEHR & HIE Summit Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project
In October, 2011, DSI, A Veteran Owned Small Business, gathered Senior DoD, VA, and Federal Healthcare Leadership, along with industry to discuss and debate the iEHR architectural roadmap released by then SECDEF Gates and Gen. Shinseki. For the next iteration of the Summit in May, DSI has decided to spearhead bold discussions and debates on “How to be Successful Across Domain Data Sharing & the iEHR.” - February 16, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
New Connecticut Resource for Veterans and Their Families
Continue2March is a developing non-profit organization dedicated to connecting veterans and their families with much needed services. Visit the new home page. - February 13, 2012 - Continue2March
Discharged Under Don't Ask Don't Tell Six Years Later Service Member Reenlists
His dream of becoming a seagoing sailor was cut short by the discriminatory policy known as, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now, William Norman is back and ready for action. Earlier this week he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. - February 09, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
D. F. Pierce Author Releases 6 Books in 3 Mounths
Pierce, dyslexic author, took 22 years to write 3 of the 6 books released. Only weeks to create his short stories, Pierce never gave up, every word he wrote he had to look up to check the spelling several times. Not a single sentence looked the same twice to Pierce. At first, people he new would... - February 05, 2012 - Power or Wow
Veterans Bill of Rights Petition to Help Homeless Veterans and Military Families
A Veterans Bill of Rights petition is being circulated by Project Foot, a Florida based charity for homeless veterans and military families. The Veterans Bill of Rights addresses key issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs such as veteran homelessness, PTSD, discrimination, reintegration and hidden government programs. - January 26, 2012 - Project Foot
Wilson County Veteran Starts Patriotic Clothing Line
Charles Keel has traded his fatigues for blue jeans. After serving a decade in the United States Armed Forces, the Lebanon native has taken on a new role as CEO of NYA Clothing Brand. - January 18, 2012 - N/A
Patriots: Former Special Operators & Community Leaders Build Brand
Leisure Clothing Line on a Mission - January 14, 2012 - N/A
DynCorp International Employees Recognize Fallen Heroes by Laying Holiday Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
DynCorp International employees recognize fallen heroes by laying holiday wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. - January 13, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
Spouses and Caregivers of Veterans Access Virtual Support Groups
Caregivers for our returning veterans need support themselves. Caregiver Village is an online community where spouses of veterans can connect with others who share similar challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Caregiver Village
Combat Medic Writes Memoir About War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and What It Takes to be a Modern Day Combat Medic
My Journey As A Combat Medic: From Desert Storm to Operation Enduring Freedom by: Patrick Thibeault US Army Medical Sergeant (Ret) & Family Nurse Practitioner Combat Medics are the unsung heroes of war. Hollywood prefers to focus on the glamour of Special Operations units or the spectacle of... - December 19, 2011 - combat medic
A Merry Christmas to Veterans and Their Family – with a Great Gift
The flag and military display case showcased for the season is handmade in the United States. Soldiers and their families can preserve and exhibit awards and medals proudly in their homes. These cases are made by the same company that dutifully honored President Ronald Reagan’s burial flag. Other features of this item include a hand-rubbed walnut finish, a beveled glass front, and the great seal of the United States. - December 16, 2011 - Flags connections
A Merry Christmas to Veterans and Their Family - Flag Connections Just Made Christmas Gifting Easier for Everyone Looking to Honor a Soldier This Year
Flag Connections just made Christmas gifting easier for everyone looking to honor a soldier this year. Best sellers for the Christmas Holiday 2011 season include a Flag Case and Military Medals Display Cases. Customers will be happy to know that orders ship within twenty-four hours and that the... - December 09, 2011 - Flags connections
The Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters Celebrate Their Third Anniversary of Helping Each Other
Homeless veterans, men, women, and children are now helping themselves back onto their feet and into society. And they are succeeding at a very high rate. They work together as a family helping each other with a hand up, and not a hand out. - December 01, 2011 - Mission in Citrus Inc
SMITH Advertising and Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Coordinate Successful Veterans Day Twitter Campaign
“Tweet4Troops” salutes veterans, raises money for Army’s Army, promotes area. - December 01, 2011 - SMITH
Dawn Enterprises Decorates Veterans Park with Custom Metal Benches
Dawn Enterprises provides customized metal benches for Veterans Park in Texas. - November 25, 2011 - Dawn Enterprises
Thousands of Texas Medicaid Recipients with Disabilities to Lose Access to Care
Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. The HHSC has proposed an across the board average cut to therapy services... - November 24, 2011 - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Veteran Owned Business Introduces New Military Branch Advanced Search Feature
New search feature introduced in conjunction with the 3rd Anniversary of the launch of VeteranOwnedBusiness.com - November 15, 2011 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Athletic Recruiting Company Gives Back on Veteran’s Day
NCSA Athletic Recruiting, the nation’s premier recruiting network will honor one special student-athlete and their family member who has served in our Armed Forces by sending them on an all-expense paid trip to the US Army (San Antonio, TX) or Semper Fi (Phoenix, AZ) High School All-American... - November 13, 2011 - NCSA Athletic Recruiting
City of Tampa Partners with Enable America to Host Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans
Demonstrating its support for programs that further employment opportunities for disabled veterans, the City of Tampa is partnering with Enable America to host a Career Mentoring Day this Monday, November 14, with Enable America’s VetConnect program providing real-life work experience for... - November 13, 2011 - Enable America
HIV Positive in the U.S. Military
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to release a series of interviews from their members who served under Don't Ask Don't Tell. The second interview, from an HIV positive U.S. Navy E-4, Daniel Ianniello, spoke with OutMilitary.com about his career, gay Pride, and being diagnosed HIV positive. - November 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Veterans Have Access to Free Educational Content Through GCFLearnFree.org
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina believes our Veterans deserve our ongoing support for their service to and sacrifice for our country. GIENC is proud to offer free programs like GCFLearnFree.org that will help them return to the workplace. - November 10, 2011 - GCFLearnFree.org
Nashvilleʼs Veterans Day Parade Starts at 11:11.11 AM on 11/11/11
For over 60 years "Nashville's Veterans Day Parade" has been a Tennessee Capitol celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This years Grand Marshal is Country Music Artist and Marine Stephen Cochran. The parade's organizers, the Davidson County Veterans Coordinating Council (DCVCC), have proudly been recognized as a Department of Defense regional Veterans Day parade in conjunction with the VA. - November 08, 2011 - Drive Music Nashville