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2020 An Evening to Remember: Keep Our Veterans Flying

Old Glory Honor Flight’s An Evening to Remember: Keep Our Veterans Flying will feature entertainment, live and silent auction, as well as a strolling buffet and various other activities to fund Old Glory Honor Flight’s veteran flights planned for 2020. Individual tickets are $125. Tables of ten can be purchased for $1,000. Over the last ten years Old Glory Honor… Read more

Discount and Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military / Events / Military Veterans Events

July 4th 2014 (and beyond) Military Veterans Discounts and Active Duty Military Freebies

Many wonderful organizations have put together special Independence Day “thank you” offerings for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases their respective families as well). Here is a growing list of what some of these companies are offering for July 4th and beyond: Visit Your Military Veterans Discounts for a full list of military and veterans discounts 2014… Read more

Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events

The 38th Annual Marine Corps Marathon To Be Held October 27, 2013

Come out and give runners a boost for miles 22, 23, and 24! This year’s Marine Corps Marathon features a family-friendly fall festival with a variety of activities including arts and crafts, face painting, moonbounces, balloon animals, circus activities and more! Plenty of free parking is available in the parking garage at Crystal Drive and 23rd St. Crystal Run is… Read more

Announcements and Updates / FL Veteran Owned Businesses News / News / SDVOSB Set Aside / Veteran Owned Business Industry News / Veterans Administration VOSB News

VetSuccess Now Serving Veterans at 94 Campuses Nationwide

VetSuccess provides On-Campus Support to Veterans Transitioning to Student Life The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it is expanding the availability of services through the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program to an additional 62 new locations this fall – bringing the number of VSOC  schools across the country to 94. “VetSuccess on Campus is an innovative approach to help… Read more

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Department of State OSDBU: WOSB, HUBZ, & SDVOSB Networking Event

Solicitation Number: 2013-OSDBU Notice Type:Special Notice Synopsis: Added: Jul 29, 2013 11:07 am Modified: Jul 31, 2013 7:37 am   Please cut and paste registration link to your browser.  Clicking on link will not automatically send you to the registration page.  Thank you. https://osdbuoutreach2013.busyconf.com/bookings/new On Wednesday @ Thursday, August 28th & 29th, 2013, the Department of State-Office of Small Disadvantaged Business… Read more

Events / Marine Corps History / Military History / Military Veterans Events

Thousands Fill D.C. Streets for 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon was held Saturday October 28th As the rest of the east coast bunkered down for Hurricane Sandy, thousands of runners and spectators poured into the streets of Washington, D.C. for the 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon held Saturday October 28th. Published reports show 23,864 runners and thousands of spectators filled the streets of the nation’s… Read more

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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