WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced the signing of a lease that will permit the dramatic expansion of services by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Cleveland’s Veterans. “Through community partnerships and innovative business practices, we will provide more Veteran-focused services, ensuring Ohio’s Veterans have access [...]
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. & Harrington, Maine (November 25, 2009) /PRNewswire/ — In what is now a holiday tradition, Civil Air Patrol is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans. “Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and [...]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Kaiser Permanente today announced an exciting program designed to improve care and services to our Nation’s heroes. VA and Kaiser Permanente are launching a pilot program to exchange electronic health record (EHR) information using the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) created by the [...]
TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Learning A-Z, a business unit of Voyager Learning Company (OTC: VLCY), announced today that it sent 150 copies of its new leveled reader “Hugs for Daddy” to the 172nd Mountain Infantry Company, Bravo Company, based in Brewer, ME. The men in this unit have a total of 135 children, [...]
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Actor Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump”, “Apollo 13″, “CSI: NY”), and his band, the Lt. Dan Band, will travel to Afghanistan to perform for U.S. troops at three military bases during Thanksgiving week. Entertainers joining Sinise on the USO tour include model/TV host Leeann Tweeden, actress Kristy Swanson, comedian [...]
COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — CMARK International, Inc., (OTC Pink Sheets: CMIT) a global provider of facility and logistic support services for government and commercial institutions has expanded its core facility product and services into energy audits as well as design, production, and installation of solar energy systems for U.S. Government facilities. CMARK is [...]
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving weekend marks the 36th annual State Farm Bayou Classic®. Strong in its tradition, the Classic represents the sportsmanship and pride of two schools but it is so much more than a game for the city of New Orleans and those in attendance. For the crew of the new [...]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Patrick W. Dunne, the Under Secretary for Benefits for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), today announced his resignation for early next year. Dunne, who attained the rank of rear admiral while in the U.S. Navy, has been with VA since 2006. As Under Secretary for Benefits since October 2008, [...]
CHICAGO, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ — The Homes For Heroes program has taken bold efforts to expand its nationally recognized program to more heroes across the country. The program provides discounts and rebates to the “Heroes” that live in our communities. “As a group of Realtors, we conceived the idea for Homes For Heroes after the [...]
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In the wake of the shooting tragedy at Fort Hood, the families of those affected are receiving much needed help through generous donations to Operation Homefront, a national non-profit organization that assists soldiers and their families. To date, corporate and individual contributions total $170,000. “These donations are a blessing [...]