NOVEMBER 7, 2022 - For the 7th year in a row, select NEX around the world will be honoring military Veterans by distributing a limited edition commemorative coin. Veterans can pick up their free coin on Friday, Nov. 11, when the NEX opens, while supplies last. “NEXCOM along with other military exchanges and the Defense Commissary Agency worked together again this year so … [Read more...]
DOD Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 - November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. The Defense Department recognizes the significant role military families and transitioning veterans have in supporting a stronger force. “To the nearly 5.2 million service members and families, we celebrate and thank you for the support you give to our nation each day. November is a time to … [Read more...]
Old Line Spirits Gives Back to Fellow Veterans
OCTOBER 17, 2022 - Old Line Spirits is commemorating Veterans Day by supporting the sacrifice of veterans, military members and their families through partnerships with several military-related programs. Founded by Navy veterans Mark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins, the distillery is partnering with Fisher House Foundation, Baltimore Station and the Warrior Music … [Read more...]
DoD, VA Work Hard for Better Outcomes for Veterans
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 - Strategic planning is the bedrock of the joint effort between the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and it sets a condition for collaborative work to improve the outcome for active duty personnel who are separating from the service and for veterans, Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness told a Senate … [Read more...]
How Does the U.S. Take Care of Veterans’ Health?
OCTOBER 19, 2021 - The 19 million military Veterans within America in 2021 - data collated by the United States (U.S.) Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) - have served in the U.S. armed forces in multiple circumstances. The Veterans put their lives on the line for their country and met health challenges of breadth and intricacy that few other Americans consistently … [Read more...]