A new pilot program will provide emergency assistance to peacetime veterans 65 and older for the first time in the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund’s (MVTF) 75-year history.

Army leaders who are responsible for the entire military branch’s switch to a new email service say that every soldier will have access to email in some form when "The Army 365" launches in March.

In Massachusetts, the governor's recent legislation would make the occupation licensing process easier for military families relocating to the state, but it might also convince the federal government to station its newest fighter jets in Westfield, supporters said.

Petco Love contributed nearly $1 million to Helping Heroes on Nov. 11. Petco Love has invested more than $16 million since 2009 in training and supporting animals who dedicate their lives to saving and enhancing the lives of others.

In a virtual award ceremony, U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Cognovi Labs as worthy of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award presented by the federal government.

The Blackstone Group announced on Nov. 11 that it reached its goal of having its companies hire 100,000 military veterans and spouses of service members over the previous eight years.

During a 2017 report titled "Bridging the Gap: Motivations, Challenges, and Successes of Veteran Entrepreneurs," it was concluded that veterans require more support around financial literacy and capital access is a major challenge for veteran entrepreneurs.

Since 2011, when it first committed to veterans, the Home Depot Foundation has made investments of more than $400 million in support of veterans. This pledge is expected to grow to $500 million by 2025, primarily to support veteran housing initiatives.

The Guild app launched on Veterans Day to provide military families with innovative platforms and tools that will allow them to help close the wealth gap. 

Last week, the Syracuse University community joined together to officially launch the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) and commemorate the Institute for Veterans and Military Families' 10th anniversary (IVMF). Daniel D'Aniello, a US Navy veteran and his wife, Gayle, announced a $30 million endowment at the ceremony to ensure the long-term success of the IVMF.

A survey conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on behalf of the United States Census Bureau indicates that there are more than 2.5 million veteran-owned and operated companies in the United States.

To help caregivers serving the injured and sick veterans and service members form connections and access to special services, Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation have partnered and announced a campaign named "Relief and Freedom for Veteran Caregivers."