Veterans News
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WWII Hero Colonial Vincent Fonke Joins Internet Radio Host Ann Rowan on “Decision to Serve” January 23, 2011, at 3:00 PM Eastern
WWII Hero retired Colonial Vincent Fonke joins internet radio host Ann Rowan on www.BlogTalkRadio.com/FLWI with Jan.23nd episode “Decision to Serve WWII” Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipient and P.O.W. shares highlights of his heroic military service. - January 19, 2011 - Fountains of Living Waters Int'l
New Nonfiction Personal Story with General Patton -- Perhaps the Last?; Book by Joseph Sprouse, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Peter Bonano, a young man from Los Angeles, was just beginning a career in banking, when Congress suddenly changed his life forever: In the fall of 1940, 18 months before Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1944 he shipped out to England as part of General Patton’s Third Army Headquarters, where he became a trusted friend to Patton. A promotion leads him to a new assignment -- escorting and unloading a large Nazi treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency. - January 07, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Do Ask, do Tell at OutMilitary.com - the New Social Network for Gay Service Members
OutMilitary.com is a new social network for gay and lesbian service members and their supporters. - January 03, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
New Non-Fiction Personal Story with General Patton-Perhaps the Last?; Book by Joseph Sprouse, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Peter Bonano, a young man from Los Angeles, was just beginning a career in banking, when Congress suddenly changed his life forever: In the fall of 1940, 18 months before Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1944 he shipped out to England as part of General Patton’s Third Army Headquarters, where he became a trusted friend to Patton. A promotion leads him to a new assignment -- escorting and unloading a large Nazi treasure trove of gold, silver and foreign currency. - December 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Support Our Troops This Weekend with a Real Christmas Tree
Help our military families by sending them a real Christmas Tree this weekend. Trees for Troops Weekend Friday December Third through Sunday December 5th. Tree can be picked out in person or ordered online from Williams-nursery.com. - December 01, 2010 - Williams Nursery
Amputee on Wheels Gives Positive Spin to Life
Monica J. Foster is a vibrant amputee on wheels known as The Life Beyond Limits Coach®. Monica, who is a wheelchair user and amputee and the daughter of a disabled Coast Guard veteran, is a professional life, life purpose and vision board coach focused on helping people of all abilities strip off hurtful labels that's been pinned on them by others and shed self limiting beliefs about who they are and can be in this world. - November 24, 2010 - BUTTERFLYWHEEL® Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting
Remembered.com Announces Free Online Veterans Memorials
Online Memorial website uses email, Facebook to notify friends, family, and fellow servicemen. - November 10, 2010 - Remembered.com
Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Flags Connections Just Announced Coin Display, Challenge Coin Display, Military Coin Holder - Done for Veterans Day, as a Veteran Gift
Military challenge coins deserve to be preserved and not forgotten about – this coin cabinet is a beautiful way to display these mementos of honorable service in a piece of furniture. This Pyramid coin display is a way to showcase pride in Military unit or country. Three grooved rows on four... - November 01, 2010 - Flags connections
Join Builders and Veterans as They Donate a New Home to a U.S. Hero
Local combat wounded veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stan Roberts, will be presented with keys to his new home during a large Marine Corps style extreme new home celebration on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Fuquay Varina, N.C. Public is welcome to attend and celebrate Roberts and the Marine Corps while watching displays such as tanks, air support and military demonstrations. - October 21, 2010 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Harley’s Heroes® Brings Local Veterans Free Benefits Counseling to MotorCity Harley-Davidson of Farmington Hills on Oct. 23rd & 24th
Military veterans in the Tri-County area can receive free counseling and assistance with their government benefits when Harley-Davidson and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) bring the Harley’s Heroes® program to the Motor City Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 10 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, October 24th, 2010 from 10 AM to 3PM. - October 16, 2010 - Motor City Harley-Davidson
New Release by Ulmon Bray Tells Marine’s Story of Struggles and Optimism in Wartime; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Learn what life is like for a young marine separated from family and friends first during the Great Depression and then during World War II. Cpl. Buel Wesley Bray, the author’s brother, served as a Marine during that war and wrote more than 60 letters to Bobbie Waren, a young woman whose... - September 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Christian Military Wives Editor Wins Two National Awards
Two books authored by Christian Military Wives’ online magazine editor Jocelyn Green won national awards in the 2010 Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) contest in the spiritual/religious category. Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq &... - August 07, 2010 - Christian Military Wives
Shermco Golf Tournament Benefits VFW Foundation
Shermco Charities, an organization funded by employees of Shermco Industries, recently had customers “scrambling” at Frisco Lakes Golf Club in a charity golf tournament to benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. - August 01, 2010 - Shermco Industries
P.A.N.D.O.R.A.-Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy, Inc Wins a $20K Grant on Chase Community Giving
P.A.N.D.O.R.A., the charity organization behind the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™, a community patient-driven scientific research center, to be located in the state of New Jersey, wins a $20,000.00 Grant from Chase Community Giving as announced on July 13, 2010. - July 17, 2010 - PANDORA Org
AMSG Part of SRA Team Awarded $1.5 Billion Multi-Award Contract from Department of Defense
Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG), an SDVOSB announced it has won an IDIQ Global Battlestaff and Program Support sub contract from SRA International, Inc. that will support the USSOCOM at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. - July 16, 2010 - Advanced Management Strategies Group
New Release Tells True Stories of Navy Enlisted Submariners on Patrol in the Pacific During World War II; Book by Stephen Leal Jackson, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
More than 3,500 men, more than 23 percent of the American submarine force, never returned from their World War II missions. Their submarines had few crew comforts, and duty on "the boats" was one of the most statistically deadly, physically demanding and emotionally challenging assignments for those serving in the U.S. Navy. This book recounts the real story of these undersea warriors, told by the men who lived it. - July 15, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Milton Security Group LLC Now Offers Online Shop to Purchase the Edge72 Access Control System
Milton Security Group LLC's EdgeOS based access and admission control system now available for easy purchase online. - May 11, 2010 - Milton Security Group LLC
Smashwords Publishes Local Author's Book About the Vietnam War
To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, author John Podlaski offers the electronic version of his novel, "Cherries," at a 50% discount to the reading public. - May 10, 2010 - John Podlaski
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Investor Solutions Honors University of Virginia Combat Veterans with Graduate Scholarship
UVA Combat Veteran Graduate Scholarship Program and Investor Solutions Present This Year’s Winner - April 22, 2010 - Investor Solutions
Local Chiropractor Giving Returning Military Free Care
Beginning May 1, 2010, Dr. Nason will launch NorthGlen Chiropractic's Military Care Program. This program offers free Chiropractic treatment for up to six months for returning military personnel who have been deployed in the current Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. Today’s veterans are coming... - April 17, 2010 - NorthGlen Chiropractic
Scooble.com Supports Fido & Friends Walk
Scooble.com has partnered with the 2010 fundraising walk for dog lovers and their friends, Fido & Friends Walk Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach presented by the Wellness Community. This year’s Fido & Friends Walk event hopes to raise funds for Cancer... - April 16, 2010 - Scooble.com
The Valley’s Community Unites to Honor Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans
The Home Sweet Home Campaign is proud to announce their 1st annual charity events. With the support of Valley businesses, schools and residents the campaign will be hosting a Charity Auction and a 2 Man Charity Scramble this May. Proceeds from both events will benefit USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program. - April 16, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
3rd Casino Night to be Held at American Legion in Leonia Will Supports Troops and Vets
The American Legion Post 1 in Leonia NJ will host the 3rd Casino Night with Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. A perfect end to the week - stop by for free food, open bar and a game of Texas Hold'em or Black Jack. Cash prizes for top three Poker winners and beautiful gift basket for Black Jack winners. - April 15, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Bigger, Faster Customer Profits Illustrate Success of Skyline’s Innovative Software
Team of software veterans brought in to strengthen new software division, bringing expertise and increased market opportunity. - April 15, 2010 - Skyline Products
Washington DC Artist Gives Back to Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans Through the Home Sweet Home Campaign
Washington DC artist and philanthropist donates 5 pieces of art to the Home Sweet Home Campaign to help raise $1 million for USA Care's Warrior Treatment Today Program. A program designed to help post 9/11 war veterans who suffer from PTSD and TBI. - April 14, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com in the Running for a Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Grant
Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans is competing for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi April 2010 Refresh Project - April 14, 2010 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Enable America Unveils Disabled Veterans Job Readiness Program
Enable America continues to build new programs that improve employment among people with disabilities. In this most recent effort, Enable America conducted a workshop to help disabled American military veterans sharpen the skills needed to find employment when jobs are scarce. - March 24, 2010 - Enable America
Veteran’s Edge Conference to Facilitate Transition from Military to Business Careers Set for May 18
John Crites, president and CEO of the Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), has announced that TTEC is partnering with the Financial Executives Networking Group (www.thefeng.org) and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (www.rwhrma.org) to host the Veterans Edge... - March 20, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Living Patriot Enters Pepsi’s Refresh Project Campaign in March
St. Louis-based Living Patriot will continue its mission of thanking veterans and first responders for their personal sacrifices by participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project campaign in March. The mission of Living Patriot is to say “thank you” to every living veteran and first responder through the gift of a folded American flag housed in a beautifully crafted, clear case called a Prism. - March 02, 2010 - Living Patriot, LLC
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Catholic Digest Donation Supports the Archdiocese for Military Services
$3,000.00 donation is a part of Catholic Digest's Adopt Troops and Families subscription program - February 25, 2010 - Catholic Digest
Gerdau Ameristeel and Enable America to Mentor Disabled Veterans in Charlotte
Disabled U.S. service veterans will get a helping hand in finding employment from Enable America and Gerdau Ameristeel, through on-the-job mentoring to be held at Gerdau's Charlotte steel mill on March 5. - February 24, 2010 - Enable America
Leonia American Legion Post #1 Host 2nd Poker Tournament for Vets and Troops
The first American Legion Post in New Jersey is thrilled to host another Casino Night to benefit Veterans' Charities and Scholarship funds. February 27, 2010 - the Casino Night will feature a Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. Buyin will be $50 when you pre-register at www.alpost1.org Free Food and Open Bar starts at 6pm. Check out their website www.alpost1.org or call Tony, (718) 755-2990 for more information or to register. Come on out and have some fun to support our Troops - February 14, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Military Discount for Valentine’s Day / Michael's Flower Girl in San Diego
In an effort to help support our troops, Michael’s Flower Girl in San Diego announces they will now provide a 10% discount to any military service person sending flowers to their loved one. - February 06, 2010 - Michael's Flower Girl
Second Annual Charity Race to Honor Swampscott Soldier’s Scholarship Fund
B&S Fitness (http://www.bnsfitness.com/), the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore, is co-managing the “Gold Star Run for Honor” Charity race to honor the life of Swampscott native and soldier Jared Raymond who lost his life in the line of duty in Iraq. - February 05, 2010 - B&S Fitness
Free Flowers for a Year, Help Send Care Packages to Deployed Troops
Local florists partner with LMHS Military Support Program to raise funds. - January 22, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Populargreetingcards.com Offers Special for Anyone Sending Cards to America’s Service Members for Valentine’s Day
With thousands of service men and woman stationed away from home populargreetingcards.com wants to make sure they too are remembered this Valentine’s Day through their special promotion by referencing promo code “V-Day US” when ordering. - January 21, 2010 - populargreetingcards
U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Get an Opportunity to Have a Thriving Career as a Personal Fitness Trainer
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) gains GI Bill approval for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Orlando Veterans Advocate Applauds Congresswoman’s Push for Timely Benefits During the Holidays
Veterans Advocate Frank Torres supports Rep. Kosmas's call to Defense Secretary to address delay in Stop Loss Pay, calls on other members of Congress to do the same. - December 24, 2009 - Frank Torres Strategies
The Greater Frederick Advertising Federation Explores 'The Claustrophobia of Abundance" While Supporting U.S. Troops Overseas
On Wednesday, November 18, the Greater Frederick Advertising Federation will host a presentation on navigating the marketing ecosystem at 5:30 pm in the Creekside Conference Center in Frederick, MD. Presenting is Brian Bronaugh, the president and executive creative director of Mullen Pittsburgh, a full-service advertising agency with locations in five major markets, including Boston and New York City. - November 02, 2009 - Greater Frederick Advertising Federation
The Accident and Injury Recover Center and Military Connections Shipping 10,000 Holiday Stockings to Troops
The Accident and Injury Recovery Center and Military Connections are joining forces this December to send 10,000 holiday stocking to troops this December. - October 30, 2009 - Accident and Injury Recovery Center
"Almost:" Coming to Theaters Valentine's Weekend February 13, 2009
Motion Picture Almost aims for big numbers this Valentine's Weekend. - January 12, 2009 - AMP Entertainment