Author: Cliff Johnson

June 14th Flag Day

June 14th – National Flag Day!

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a National Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by celebrating June 14 as Flag Day. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been… Read more
Hire Veterans

Do You Hire Veterans? Apply For The DOL’s VETS Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is now accepting applications! The Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veteran’s employment award that recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. This award is an opportunity to highlight your organization’s work to support America’s veterans. The award is based on a number of… Read more
2019 Veterans Day FREE Food and Drinks

2019 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebie

2019 FREE and Discounted Offers For Veterans Day Food, Dining and Drinking Visit Your Military Veterans Discounts for a full list *Please be sure to double check all offers (call them if need be)* *Proof of military service is required at most places* *Most cannot be combined with other offers/discounts* *A few require a purchase to be made at the… Read more
US Department of Veterans Affairs

VA partners with National Guard to provide on-site counseling during training weekends

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense formalized a partnership June 28 between VA’s Vet Centers and the National Guard Bureau, to provide Vet Center counseling, outreach staff and other services to members during training or drill weekends. “This relationship between VA and the National Guard further advances the department’s efforts to decrease service member… Read more
Honor, Courage and Cuisine

Honor, Courage and Cuisine

Date: Sep‎ ‎14‎, 2019‎ Time: 6‎:‎30‎ ‎PM – ‎09‎:‎30‎ ‎PM  Where: Commerce Club -Location: Greenville, 55 Beattie Pl 17th floor, Greenville, SC 29601, USA About The Event: Join us for our second annual “Honor, Courage, and Commitment” event. Tonight is all about unwinding and dining in an atmosphere that truly understands the concept “Different, not less”. This dinner is an… Read more
Project Help

Sussex NJ Recognizing Community Heroes

For years Project Help has been working towards converting an old school bus into a mobile closet to serve veterans and their families. The vision was to have a bus that could be stationed at various sites including job fairs, packed with clothing and accessories and manned by volunteers who would assist veteran job seekers with resume preparation, provide haircuts… Read more
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)

Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans, Families

Applications Due by August 30, 2019 MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee Mary Kolar announced today that grant applications from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families are being accepted. The Non-Profit Grant program includes a maximum total of up to $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations and… Read more