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veterans
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Literacy: Helping Vets Combat Student Debts
A financial literacy program announced a new book to help service members navigate their educational costs.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: A Unique Way to Support Soldiers
Many organizations hold events and fundraisers to support the troops, but The Home Front Cares has a new…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
American Legion to Female WWII Vet: Yes, You’re a Member
A Vermont World War II veteran was granted membership to the American Legion earlier this summer—just days before…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Veterans Among Most Active Civically Engaged Citizens
A first-ever examination of the civic health of the country’s veterans found that, given the opportunity, they make…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Works for Veterans Groups
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations, which launched late last month, aims to boost coordination among veterans groups.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tennis Foundation Volleys Help to Vets
The U.S. Tennis Association Foundation is expanding its relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs, pitching the game…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Conference to Help Advance Veterans in the Workplace
The Association for Talent Development is the latest in a string of associations to implement a program dedicated…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Help Make Room for Veterans At Elite Schools
With Ivy League and other liberal arts colleges struggling to integrate combat veterans into their student bodies, nonprofits…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Press Association on the Hunt for Vietnam Service Member Photos
As part of a national memorial project, the Kansas Press Association is joining other state press associations around…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Military Dogs, Humane Association Visit the Hill
Joined by three recently reunited military dog teams, the American Humane Association urged Congress to help bring home…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Coalition Will Help Veterans Finesse Their Financials
The new Veterans Financial Coalition will provide educational and training resources for veterans and the organizations that serve…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Special Forces Association’s New Operation: Attract Younger Members
With an aging membership and an eye on its future, the Special Forces Association is looking to attract…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Medical Association Pushes for Action on VA Scandal
In a position approved by its members, the association recommended that veterans be allowed to see private doctors…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Council Offers to Help Solve Veterans Affairs Scheduling Woes
The Northern Virginia Technology Council, a group with experience in helping an ailing government agency correct its problems,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
This D-Day Anniversary the Normandy Veterans’ Association’s Last
As the number of World War II veterans continues to dwindle, the Normandy Veterans’ Association has decided to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Veterans Groups Mixed on Proper Response to VA Scandal
Associations representing the nation’s veterans uniformly expressed their disappointment and concern over countless allegations of delayed medical care…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Legion Takes Rare Step in Calling for VA Leader’s Resignation
In a move uncommon for the veterans group, the American Legion this week called for the resignation of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
To Boost Vets’ Careers, Association Offers Free Notary Training
In an effort to help retired military service members find civilian employment, the National Notary Association plans to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Truckers Partner With Wreaths Across America for “Rolling Tribute”
A shared mission and common values brought two organizations together to support one cause this holiday season: remembering…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Finding Post-Military Employment No Easy Task For Veterans
After leaving military service, vets report having a hard time translating their military experience into civilian jobs. To…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bar Association Helps Tackle Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Claims
With unfilled disability claims stacking up at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the ABA will provide training to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Landscapers Perform a Day of Service at Arlington National Cemetery
Capitalizing on their skills as professional landscape artists, members of the national landscape industry association will perform a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Association for the Advancement of Wound Care Boosts Military Offering
The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care has established a special membership category for military and VA…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The American Legion’s Membership Challenges
With many of its members aging and younger veterans too busy to join, the veterans-aid group is facing…
