The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is urging Congress to enact the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act to support affordable health care choices for wounded U.S. soldiers. Read More »

U.S. Military Academy alumnus and U.S. Army veteran Carl Blake recently became interim executive director for the Washington, D.C.-based Paralyzed Veterans of America. Read More »

Mosquito netting, medicine and more mark the United States Agency for International Development's President's Malaria Initiative, recently bolstered by military entomologists’ work in efforts to curtail malaria via the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently appointed four new members to its advisory committee on minority veterans, a group that identifies the needs of 4.7 million minority members in the U.S. veteran population. Read More »

The busiest walk-in military recruiting station in the entire United States, located at Times Square, has reopened. Read More »

Walmart has launched an online shopping section featuring officially licensed military merchandise. Read More »

Soaring and sailing are in the future for two wounded U.S. Army veterans, with each one recently having secured a 2017 Lockheed Martin Fighting Spirit Scholarship to enable their participation in flying and sailing programs. Read More »

The petroleum industry’s highest accolade — the Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement — was recently awarded to the Halliburton Company’s David Lesar, who chairs the firm’s board of directors, commemorating his outstanding industry service and community involvement. Read More »

U.S. Chamber of Commerce members gathered with those of two additional councils recently to release a collaborative statement pertaining to Asian trade matters — expressing optimism and calling for continued global cooperation. Read More »

American veterans will soon gain access to paths in agriculture and agribusiness thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as Secretary Sonny Perdue has revealed a new program for those interested in careers cultivating comestibles. Read More »

Following the selection of Timothy Petty as the next assistant secretary for water and science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, department secretary Ryan Zinke conveyed approval of the nomination, lauding Petty’s experience. Read More »

After what Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) described as a prolonged process, the Conference Report to H.R. 2810 — the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 — recently passed by a 356-70 vote in the House of Representatives. Read More »

Three industry organizations recently joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to sign a memorandum of agreement facilitating veterans’ access to pro bono legal services for issues such as housing, employment and medical treatment. Read More »

Combining two affiliated goals, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao recently announced the inception of “Forces to Flyers,” a research program designed to connect veterans with pilot training and simultaneously augment the commercial workforce. Read More »

Eight civilian employees of the Department of Defense recently earned honors for their outstanding service, allegiance and expertise. Read More »

At a recent two-hour roundtable in Miami, the U.S. Department of State announced plans to allocate $4.3 million through various public and private entities to encompass broader potential energy sectors in the Caribbean region. Read More »

David Nord — chairman, president and CEO at Hubbell of Shelton, Connecticut — recently became the elected chairman of the board of governors for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Read More »

xG Technology's IMT and Vislink brands have a new $12.5 million contract with the U.S. Army to provide wireless video products over the next several years. Read More »

The Pennsylvania National Guard's environmental office team recently earned two awards, one each for sustainability and security, at recent Department of Defense and Army National Guard environmental security awards events. Read More »

Subsequent to the U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of a tax reform bill, American Petroleum Institute (API) president and CEO Jack Gerard issued a congratulatory statement lauding the legislative landmark and conveying optimism. Read More »