National Day of Service – September 11, 2025 – Patriot Day

WHAT: Carry The Load organizes volunteer events at national cemeteries to provide Americans with active ways to honor those who have served our country. The event includes a brief ceremony and instructions to volunteers on headstone cleaning and beautification. This is a great service opportunity for employee engagement, youth groups, and individuals. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, join Volunteers in… Read more

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02/19/2015

Honor and Remember: Third Annual Virginia Run For The Fallen

Attention Veterans: *One Mile ~ One Marker ~ One Hero* Tribute to Virginia’s Military Fallen Heroes and Their Families April 30 – May 3, 2015~ 4 days ~ 245+ miles JEB-Fort Story to Arlington National Cemetery For information write va***@**************er.org, call 757-504-4722 or visit www.varunforthefallen.org… Read more

01/07/2013

Florida Ranks 3rd For Most Businesses Owned By Military Veterans But 39th In Percentages

According to a report, from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, the Sunshine State has 176,727 veteran owned businesses with revenue of $61.9 billion. Nationally, veterans own 2.45 million businesses and employ about six million workers. This accounts for about 9 percent of America’s total businesses. California and Texas surpassed Florida as the states with the most veteran-owned businesses. … Read more

Events / Networking Opportunities / VA Veteran Owned Businesses News / Veteran Owned Business Industry News / Veteran Owned Businesses News / Veterans Employment Events / Veterans Employment News

10/18/2012

FREE Veterans Career Hiring Event Scheduled for November 10th in Fairfax, VA

The American Freedom Foundation will partner with CareerBuilder to hold their 2nd annual Veterans Career Hiring Event at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The event will take place on November 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event is expected to bring veterans together with major companies from throughout the Washington Capital Region. Attending veterans… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Award Programs / News / Political News: Veteran Owned Businesses

07/18/2012

Military Voter Protection Project Names 15 States to "All Star Team"

WASHINGTON – The Military Voter Protection (MVP) Project has praised 15 states for their leadership in promoting and protecting the voting rights of America’s military service members and their families. As part of the MVP Project’s 2012 Heroes Vote Initiative, 15 states have been named as All-Star states for their extraordinary efforts. “These states are led by a tremendous group… Read more