Monthly Archive: November 2014

Wishing Our Military Families, Veterans And Supporters A Happy Thanksgiving!

As proud Americans, we all have many things to be thankful for: family, friends, a safe place to call home and—thanks to our brave service military members and families—a country that remains a beacon of hope and freedom for others around the world. We at the Veteran Owned Business Project are thankful for many things. There’s one thing we are… Read more

November 20th is the Great American Smokeout!

Quit Smoking for Your Health and Breathe Easier By Christina Beckerman, VA Office of Public Health Thursday, November 20, 2014 November 20th is the Great American Smokeout. If you smoke, this year breathe easier. Make a plan to quit for your health and to quit for good! The benefits of quitting smoking are immediate and last a lifetime. Here are… Read more

Veterans Health Administration: Thousands Sign Up for Dental Insurance

By Hans Petersen, VA Staff Writer Thursday, November 13, 2014 More than 64,000 eligible Veterans and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) beneficiaries have taken advantage of the discounted dental insurance plans offered through the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). The program is a partnership between VA, Delta Dental and MetLife. VADIP, which launched… Read more

VOB IS Proud To Be A Drop Off Point For AVET’s Christmas Toys 4 Military Kids Drive

Veteran Owned Business Project National HQ is a Drop Off Point for the 2014 AVET “Christmas Toys 4 Military Kids” When: Now Through December 1st. Where: Veteran Owned Business Project’s National HQ 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 122 Melbourne, FL 32901 What: Unwrapped Toys for Military kids of ALL AGES Babies to Teenagers Between now and December 1st, 2014… Read more

Veteran Owned Business Project Celebrates its Sixth Anniversary

Happy Veterans Day! And A Big “Thank You” For Your Continued Support! We are very proud to announce the 6th Anniversary of the launch of the Veteran Owned Business Project!   It seems like it was only yesterday when we launched the Veteran Owned Business Project as an online communication tool and resource hub for veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans… Read more

November 10th, 2014 The United States Marine Corps Celebrates 239 Years!

We say a special “thank you” for our brothers and sisters who have and continue to serve in the USMC. Thank you for your service! Please be sure to “Follow VOB” on Twitter and “Like VOB” on Facebook for news, updates, events, bids and more. A Tribute To The USMC The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible… Read more
2014 Veterans Day Events

2014 Veterans Day Parades and Events

List of Events Large and Small Across the Country on or about Veterans Day 2014 Alabama Veterans Memorial Service Birmingham — November 11th 8:30 AM Cathedral Church of the Advent A memorial service recognizing and honoring those Veterans who have passed away this past year. The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial… Read more