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VA encourages veterans to enroll in the Million Veterans program
If you are a veteran, you can be an MVP for VA and future generations of veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to enroll one million veterans in its Million Veteran Program (MVP) by Veterans Day. MVP is one of the…
We Honor Veterans Program Information Sharing – Farmville
Tom Crouse shares information about the We Honor Veterans program with the VFW.
Centra Hospice…
‘Fit to Fight’ Casey DeSantis Launches New Program for Veterans
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, declaring herself "fit to fight," has launched an initiative to encourage veterans and former law enforcement officers to sign up to work as investigators. of child protection.
"I feel…
Belleville American Legion & Sons Donates to Veterans Program
American Legion Post 105 and American Legion Sons (SAL) Squadron 105 recently donated $1,000 each to the NJ Commanders Projects Department and Detachment, which benefits veteran programs locally and throughout the state.
Each year, the…
Woman Jailed for Stealing $470,000 From Veterans Program, State of Michigan
LANSING — A co-conspirator in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Treasury Department will spend two years in prison.Melissa Flores will also have to pay $110,000 in restitution after sentencing…
Military and Veterans Program Spotlight: Scott Griffith
Scott Griffith's path to a military life was virtually predetermined. Born at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, Griffith grew up in a family defined by a history of service dating back to the mid-1600s. “We grew up…
Ameren plans veterans program in Granite City
COLLINSVILLE — Disabled veterans and active military personnel in Ameren Illinois' service territory are eligible to receive energy bill payment grants and specialized services at one of six outreach events the company hosts in June.…
Casper College Veterans Program plans to host traveling memorial
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Casper College Veterans Program will host a special traveling memorial Saturday, June 18 through Sunday, June 26. Corpsman who were killed in the Iraq War in 2005. The monument will be transported in…
Virginia Tech Announces New Veterans Program at Alexandria Innovatio…
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun begins the press conference. (Photos Grace Billups Arnold)
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Monday, June 13, Boeing announced two important milestones. First, it will move its headquarters to Arlington, Virginia.…
10 Veterans and Dogs Graduated from the Clear Path for Veterans Program
CHITTENANGO — Clear Path for Veterans celebrated its Class of 2022 for Veterans and Service Dogs, consisting of 10 veterans and their dogs last Saturday.
The start of this year marks the first class of Clear Path's new puppy development…
Casper College ranked #1 veterans program among small community colleges nationwide
CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – With Wyoming having one of the highest veteran population percentages in the nation, it makes sense that colleges here have some of the best veteran programs in the nation. In fact, Casper College has the…
SUNY Adirondack Expands Veterans Program in Warren Counties, Washington | Local
Warren and Washington counties are working with SUNY Adirondack to expand a program that provides free services to veterans.Warren County has contracted with SUNY Adirondack to operate Adirondack Peer Support Services: A…
North Carolina’s 4th of July Festival Announces “Veterans Tribute” Program with…
The Veteran Recognition Ceremony is a mainstay of the 4th of July Festival.
The Brunswick Bellas (Photo: Trisha Howarth/NC 4th of July Festival)SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) – The North Carolina 4th of July Festival announces…
Area veterans gather at Willows in RN to see the program
Area veterans gathered at The Willows in New Richland to view the virtual NRHEG 2021 Veterans Day program. Pictured at left table, starting with Richard Chicos in the red shirt, from left to right: Aldean Drager, Roger Holland, Dennis…
Comcast’s Veterans Program replaces flags for free in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Comcast veterans and military employees recently launched its Flag Replacement Program to help local customers and non-customers show their American spirit by replacing distressed flags when on field.
If…
Herschel Walker’s ties to veterans program come under scrutiny – WABE
Herschel Walker, football legend and leading Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate, often brags about his work helping service members and veterans struggling with mental health issues.
In interviews and campaign…
Herschel Walker’s ties to veterans program come under scrutiny | New Policies
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and JEFF AMY, Associated PressCOLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Herschel Walker, football legend and leading Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate, often brags about his work helping service members and veterans struggling with…
Herschel Walker’s ties to veterans program come under scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — Herschel Walker, football legend and leading Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate, often brags about his work helping service members and veterans struggling with mental health issues. In interviews and campaign…
Herschel Walker’s ties to veterans program come under scrutiny | National
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Herschel Walker, football legend and leading…
Garner Motorcycle Ride To Rev Up Support for Hopeway Veterans Program
American Infidels VMC Central North Carolina to host Poker Run on April 23
GARNER – Nationally, an average of 20 veterans die by suicide every day. To help shine a light on the importance of quality mental health…
St. Stephen’s Legion Launches “Honor Veterans” Program
by Dennis Dalman
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Jerome Supan, a U.S. Army veteran, was recently honored by the American Legion St. Stephen Post 221 at a Legion meeting April 5.
Supan, now 80, is the first recipient…
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript – Jaffrey Public Library Hosts Veterans Program
Published: 04/12/2022 12:24:06
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The Jaffrey Public Library, 38 Main Street, will host "Coming Home: The Veteran Experience and Reintegration as a Societal Priority" on…
Santa’s Letters Expands Efforts with Veterans Program | News
After a successful year of giving, the founders of the charity Santa's Letters are launching a new business…
Vail Veterans Program welcomes 23 injured service members to the slopes this week
U.S. Army Specialist Crystal Radice-Dunblazier (RET) works on her snowboard turns during the Vail Veterans Program March 6-11.Daniel Milchev/Courtesy Photo
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SBA Seeks Candidates for Veterans Program | Business
the US Small Business Administration invites eligible nonprofit organizations, state and local government…
True North director switches to Stephens for veterans pilot program
Elizabeth Herrera Eichenberger is embarking on a new adventure after spending the past six years as Executive Director at The True Northa comprehensive service agency for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Colombia.Herrera…
Local Veterans Program Liberty Place Receives $50,000 ARP Grant | News
NEW ALBANY — Supporting a local veterans program encompasses both city…
NB Legion accepting applications for Honoring Our Veterans Program
The Legion said banners for this year's program will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Application forms are available at plugged.
“There is room to post 50 veterans only,” Clark said, adding!-->!-->!-->…
Mace’s bipartisan bill improves federal homeless veterans program
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bipartisan bill Feb. 9 to improve how local case management services are provided to homeless!-->…
Clinton Township District Court Veterans Program receives $558,000 grant – Macomb Daily
The District Court 41B Veterans Treatment Court received $558,000 that will not only support it, but allow it to expand over the next four years.
Court officials said they recently learned that the court was a recipient of a grant from the…
Ohio Legion Riders supports critical veterans program
For more than 20 years, Chapter 25 of the American Legion Riders in Washington Court House, Ohio, has held a Polar Bear Run in January to raise funds and collect canned goods and other items to help veterans. .
For the past few years, the…
Vail Veterans Program back on the snow with vets and families
The Vail Veterans Program invited 11 veterans and their families to participate in family programming on the Vail Mountain with the Vail Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School.Vail Veterans!-->…
The LTHC receives a donation of two thousand dollars for the veterans program. | Local
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – After fighting for their country overseas, the Combat Veterans Motorcylce…
Venison for Veterans program comes to Fulton County
by: Harrison Gereau
Job : January 15, 2022 / 9:10 a.m. EST
Update: January 15, 2022 / 9:29 a.m. EST
JOHNSTOWN, NY (NEWS10) - Deputy Robert Smullen announced Friday a…
University of Phoenix executive elected to National Association of Veterans Program Administrators…
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phoenix University is pleased to announce the election of Andrea Siegrist-Baez, Director of Veterans Affairs Operations, to the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of…
Legion seeks to expand homeless veterans program to Wellington County and Guelph
Over 980 homeless veterans have been identified in 184 municipalities across the province since the program began in 2009
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Homelessness Program for Ontario Veterans is…
Jen Brown is the new director of the Vail Valley Veterans Program
The Vail Veterans Program, a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic and rehabilitative outdoor sports programs for injured service members and their families, has named Jen Brown as the organization's new!-->…
Jen Brown named executive director of the Vail Veterans Program
The Vail Veterans Program issued the following press release on Tuesday on the appointment of Jen Brown as the organization's new executive director after her tenure as general manager of…
Legion hopes to form local committee to expand homeless veterans program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For more than 12 years, the Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion has served veterans going through difficult times through its “Leave the Streets Behind You” program.
Launched in 2009, the program aims to…
Vail Veterans Program welcomes an Israeli group
A reception on Tuesday welcomed a group of Israeli and American veterans, as well as local supporters, to the Vail Veterans Program session this week in Vail.Vail Veterans Program / courtesy!-->…
Veterans Appreciation Program Brings Deming Veteran’s Home to Vietnam
DEMING - Hard work and a humble existence are two traits Jim Little never took for granted. The Vietnam veteran who survived a house fire that claimed the life of a brother says he has much to be grateful for on this Thanksgiving Day. "I…
Saratoga County Brings Back ‘Honoring Our Deceased Veterans’ Program – Saratogian
BALLSTON SPA, NY – Saratoga County relaunched its Honoring Our Deceased Veterans program this month, recognizing Robert G. Mitchell for a lifetime of service to his country, county and community.
Mitchell, who founded the Honoring Our…
HOPE Calloway Announces “HOPE for Veterans” Program | Local News
MURRAY – Days before the start of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, HOPE Calloway announced…
Dayton Chamber donates to WNC Veterans Program
Earlier this month, the Dayton community came together to treat 120 veterans and their guests to dinner, music, a raffle and loot in recognition of their service to our country.
Presented at the Dayton Valley Golf Club…
Warren, Washington Counties seek organization to expand veterans program
(NEWS10) - It's easy to say thank you to a veteran on Veterans Day, but when the day is over, some vets need more than just a "thank you for your service." They may need services to help them readjust to civilian life.
To help…
Inner Voice, Illinois’ oldest veterans program, provides housing and employment services
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Take care of the battle bearer, his widow and his orphan. It is the motto of the Department of Veterans Affairs. And the Inner Voice program honors that motto by offering support to veterans who are at…
Animal Friends Unveils New Program for Veterans News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of…
Families concerned about violence at Pittsburgh public schoolsThe concerns were raised in a virtual meeting on Monday night, KDKA's Briana Smith reports.51 minutes agoPittsburgh City Council set to greenlight bus rapid transit projectThe…
Lawmakers seek funding for peer-to-peer veterans program
A bipartisan push is being made this Veterans Day to provide public funding for a program that provides peer-to-peer services to veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues.
Republican Senator Sue Serino and Democratic…
Columbiana Schools Plan Veterans Program
Hubbard High School Hosts Science Festival
2 hours ago…
A veteran program with bite: New dental care at Zufall in Morristown
By Marion Filler
military veteran Iris Cruz could have been the happiest person in Morristown Zufall Health Center Friday.
"I love it here," she said through her mask. "I got my smile back."
Many…
On the bright side: Downsville woman becomes ambassador for PGA Veterans program | Local News
A commercial that aired during the 2019 Masters Tournament changed the life of a Downsville woman.Rhonda…
Hoʻōla Farms Receives Grant to Support Veterans Program
A nonprofit farm in Hilo is set to receive federal funding for the next three years to support its program that teaches agriculture to veterans.
Hoʻōla Veteran Services – the nonprofit home of Hoʻōla Farms – received a 3-year, $750,000…
military and veterans program to hold a haunted tour of the Texas Tech campus on October 29 | KLBK…
LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) — Here is a press release from Texas Tech University:
the Military and veterans program (MVP) is in partnership with the Raider Power of Paranormal Student Organization to organize ghost tours of…
Southern Indiana Veterans Program seeking sponsors for benefit evening | News
NEW ALBANY — Kaiser Home Support Services' Liberty Place Veterans…
Coding for Veterans: Program that retrains veterans for IT jobs hopes for more Indigenous…
A program that offers veterans an opportunity to retrain after military service hopes to recruit more Indigenous candidates interested in learning to code.
Jeff Musson, the executive director of Coding for Veterans, pitched a tent in…
VDVS Recognizes Employers for Commitment to Virginia Values Veterans Program
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Govt. Beshear: Kentucky Receives National Homeless Veterans Program Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Governor Andy Beshear has commended the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) for the department, its staff, and national state recognition for their efforts to end veteran homelessness .…
No Man Left Behind: Local Veterans Program Offers PTSD Rehabilitation Through Extreme Sports and…
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Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue Partners with Nonprofit for First Annual Veterans Program | Local…
LYNCHBURG – Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton has partnered with the Horses Helping Heroes Project for a five week program called Horses Helping Heroes and Hope's Legacy Challenge.Non-profit organizations seek military veterans facing…
Hope’s Legacy Partners with Nonprofit for First Annual Veterans Program | Recent news
Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton has partnered with The Horses Helping Heroes project for a five week program called "Horses Helping Heroes and Hope's Legacy Challenge".Non-profit organizations seek military veterans facing physical,…
Hospice of the Western Reserve Veterans Program Receives Tribute
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Western Reserve HospicePeaceful and Proud, a 15-year-old initiative that helps hospice and palliative care veterans in multiple ways, has gained national recognition.This recognition is largely due to the work of the…
USM Veterans Program Achieves 3rd National Ranking by Prestigious Publication
Fri, 07/16/2021 - 17:21 | By: Van Arnold
A relentless drive to provide the best support and services to military students has propelled the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to an…
The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Million Veterans Program receives its 125,000th…
As many clinical laboratory scientists know, gene sequencing technology continues to become faster, more accurate, and less expensive per whole human genome sequenced.
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PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice Achieves New Level of National Veterans Program
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PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice is proud to announce that it is now a Level 3 Partner with We pay tribute to veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Progression to this new…
Veterans program expands after unexpected donation
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dependent real estatethe property management team behind Admiral Halsey Senior Village in Poughkeepsie hosted the "Admiral Salutes Veterans" event in honor VetZerosupport initiative for veterans of Hudson River Housing,…
Meet in Person for the Million Veteran Program | Southern Nevada Health Care in Virginia
The VA Southern Nevada Health System is enrolling veterans in the Million Veteran Program (MVP) with in-person appointments on June 23, 2021. MVP is a nationwide research program that studies how differences in…
USM Veterans Program Ranks 3rd Nationally by Resource Publication
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – The University of Southern Mississippi has earned a No. 3 national ranking for its support and service to its military students.USM was noted by the military times resource guide in its "Best for Vets: Colleges…
The Military Times ranks USM’s veterans program third in the nation
A drive to provide the best support and services to military students has propelled the University of Southern Mississippi to 3rd nationally by military times.
USM is also ranked #1 in the Southeast by military times in its…
Campbelltown Matters with Greg Warren: Western Sydney University’s veterans program should be…
Greg Warren during his time at the Kapooka Army Recruit Training Center.I was browsing the Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser website last week when I came across a thread that really caught my eye.The story focused on an initiative by…
DVIDS – News – Central Virginia Homeless Veterans Program Officials Support Local…
Homeless Veterans Coordinators from the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) Homeless Veterans Program, in partnership!-->!-->…
Veterans Program sparks hope and mystery | Columbia County
HILLSDALE - The Hope for Heroes Foundation has come to attention in Hillsdale for a sign posted on their…
Vail Veterans Program Hosts Charity Workout in Honor of Brother Who Died by Suicide
The Vail Veterans Program and CrossTraining Fitness of Vail will be hosting "Bubba's Memorial Workout" on May 22. A GoFundMe has been created in honor of Christopher “Bubba” Rush, with funds!-->…
Goodwill Manasota expands veterans program to South County
SARASOTA — Goodwill Manasota learned in December that it was one of 384 nonprofits to receive multimillion-dollar donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.Following its $10 million windfall, Goodwill is launching new programs and…
Florida woman charged with stealing $470,000 from veterans program, state of Michigan
A Florida woman is facing multiple charges of allegedly stealing $470,000 from a federal veterans program and the state of Michigan, the Michigan attorney general's office announced today.As the fourth repeat offender, Sophia J. Quill, 60,…
VA’s Million Veterans Program Seeks to Enroll More Female Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched efforts to increase female veteran participation in its Million Veteran Program (MVP). One of the largest genetic research programs in the world, MVP collects information about the…
Vail Veterans Program merges with Semper Fi & America’s Fund
The Vail Veterans Program provides outdoor experiences for injured veterans and their familiesDaily Special
the Vail Veterans Program started with a simple idea: to!-->…
VA’s ‘Million Veterans Program’ research study receives its 100,000th human genome…
Improved genetic sequencing comes with larger databases of the human genome that could lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for clinical laboratories
As the Covid-19 pandemic hit the headlines, the Human Genome…
The Secchia Family Creates New Program for Military and Veterans at GVSU
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Active-duty service members and veterans will receive increased support to pursue their educational goals at Grand Valley State University, thanks to a significant gift from the family of the late former Ambassador to…
CCTV: Veterans Program Hosts Conversation on “Overcoming Amputation” | News
Navy veteran Derek McGinnis spoke on "Overcoming Amputation," talking about his own life and experiences. (Photo courtesy of CCTV)
Contra Costa Television's military support program "Veterans' Voices" hosted a conversation on…
Winnfield Funeral Home sponsors valentines program for veterans
ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana (KALB) - Winnfield Funeral Home sponsors "Operation Valentine", an initiative to deliver messages of appreciation to serving soldiers and veterans.The funeral home provided us with the following information on Monday,…
Turning Points Veterans Program Receives Thousands of Teens and Rotary
Lorenzo Liberti, a 16-year-old sophomore from Lakewood Ranch High School, donated $30,000 for homeless veterans through the Turning Points Yellow Ribbon Veterans program on Dec. 22 during a presentation checks at Turning Points. On hand to…
SUNY Cobleskill Offers Equine Therapy for Veterans Program This Winter
COBLESKILL, NY (NEWS10) – SUNY Cobleskill is currently offering a new Therapeutic Riding program for veterans during its winter term, December through January 2021. The school has also launched a “Living Life Skills Riding…
New program for veterans aimed at growth and healing comes to South Carolina
BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WIS) - A program to help veterans and first responders achieve post-traumatic growth has just been launched in South Carolina.It's only in eight other states in the country.The Warrior PATHH program is the latest to be…
The Fortinet Veterans Program connects participants with employers
Fortinet Veterans Program helps veterans and their families enter the job market. Not only does the program provide opportunities for mentorship, networking and training, but it also connects participants to…
SSHS Veterans Program will honor those who served while taking COVID-19 precautions
Sulfur Springs High School will host its annual Veterans Day program. While the Veterans' Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, it will be conducted in a way that honors those who served while still taking COVID-19…
New Growth and Healing Veterans Program Comes to SC
BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WIS) - A program to help veterans and first responders achieve post-traumatic growth has just been launched in South Carolina.It's only in eight other states in the country.The Warrior PATHH program is the latest to be…
‘Veterans Program’ perseveres with COVID accommodations, enters third decade of military…
An annual tribute to military veterans that started small and morphed into a program attracting vets from…
Veterans Aid Program Receives Cal Vet Grant
The Office of Veterans Affairs at Santa Rosa Junior College received an annual grant of $141,640 for two years to provide services to United States veterans.
The grants were a collaboration between the Sonoma County Veterans…
Antioch Veterans Program Adds 72 Banners to Town This Year
In an effort to honor the many veterans who once called Antioch home, the Delta Veterans Group (DVG) has endeavored to continue adding to the Antioch City Veterans Memorial Banner program. This year, the group added 72 new banners along…
A special program for veterans will feature George Washington’s re-enactor
SEQUIM — This tribute to veterans comes a little early.
General George Washington and the Continental Soldier Re-enactors will bring their stories and messages from the 18th century to young Sequim at a special, free event for kids in…
‘Coding for Veterans’ program seeks to connect Canadian troops to careers in the tech…
TORONTO — A program with a mission to move Canadian troops from "deployment to employment" was in Toronto on Wednesday, seeking to spread its message and recruit new students.
"Coding for veterans is an…
Cerner Veterans Program to be Featured on Discovery Channel Special | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Cerner-sponsored program to help veterans and…
Cheryl Jensen, President and Founder of the Vail Veterans Program
ShareShare The Storm Skiing Journal and PodcastThe Storm Ski Podcast #19 | Download this episode at itunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, embroiderer, To agree, and pocket casts | Lily the full preview to ski.substack.com.Who: Cheryl Jensen,…
DVIDS – News – At Roseburg VA, the growth of the female veteran program is a…
Today, as the female population continues to grow in the military ranks, especially those who have served since 9/11, the result is!-->!-->…
Vail Veterans Program Launches New Program to Help Injured Veterans
The last time the Vail Veterans Program held a session in Vail was March 5, with the traditional dinner at the West Vail Fire Hall.
The Vail Veterans Program will not let a pandemic stop its…
Lubbock Hospice “We Honor Veterans” Program
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – On this week's Pay It Forward show, the WestTex Federal Credit Union is stopping by the Hospice of Lubbock to Pay it Forward to a program that helps our local veterans. KCBD received a nomination from Angela Boyd.…
Northeast Veterans Awareness Center Details Veterans Onsite Transition Program
When Rachel Hagen of the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center receives a phone call, a veteran is usually in need of essential help.
“COVID-19 has certainly increased the number of calls I get, but the need for housing assistance in the…
Thank you, Vail Veterans Program, for helping save my life
Henry Escobedo says his life was shattered after he was injured while serving in the US military in the Middle East. The Vail Veterans…