NOVEMBER 9, 2016, WASHINGTON - A clinical trial began here Monday at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where 75 participating healthy adults were vaccinated with an Army-developed Zika vaccine that the institute's scientists developed earlier this year, Walter Reed officials announced Tuesday. The Phase 1 trial will test the safety and immunogenicity -- the ability … [Read more...]
2016 Veterans Day Discounts & Meal Deals
Veterans Day is just a few days away! We know that not every Veteran wants to be thanked for their service, but who doesn't like a good deal?! Here is a list of just some of the deals and freebies that are offered to you this Veterans Day. 2016 Veterans Day Discounts AARP AARP is offering up to a 30% membership discount for veterans, their families, and anyone interested … [Read more...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About VA Home Loans
November 9, 2016, by Melissa McAllister - The Department of Veterans Affairs can point to an impressive statistic that speaks to the honor they show to this country’s servicemembers: Of the 22 million Veterans in the United States, 21 million have a VA mortgage. While the financial benefits of a VA loan are significant, many Veterans do not fully understand how these benefits … [Read more...]
Life in the Battlefield Veterans During and After Deployment
November 9, 2016, by Patrick Ward - Giving service to your country is the ultimate duty one can commit in times when armed conflict is broadly pronounced. A brave officer has to be away from his or her children and family to prove his commitment to a promised service. Veterans had withstood all the possible endeavors and undertakings one can imagine. However, we are not even … [Read more...]
SBA Announces Funding for Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program
NOVEMBER 9, 2016, WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) today announced a $300,000 funding opportunity for women and veteran-owned businesses through its Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program. SBA expects to make up to six awards through this program with a minimum award of $25,000. Successful … [Read more...]