San Diego, CA- Veteran Television (VET Tv), an independent and veteran owned film company, has built a life-size replica of a Marine Corps patrol base in Southern California for their newest TV show, “A Grunt’s Life”.
Continue reading Veteran Owned Film Company Recreates War Experience on Realistic Set
Today, CMD-IT announced the recipient of the 2017 Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award for Scientific Scholarship, Civic Science and Diversifying Computing is Manuel Perez Quinones, Associate Dean, College of Computing and Informatics and Professor, Department of Software and Information Systems, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. The Richard A. Tapia Award is awarded annually to an individual who demonstrates significant leadership, commitment and contributions to diversifying computing. Continue reading CMD-IT Announces 2017 Richard A. Tapia Award Winner Manuel Perez Quinones
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and artist, Lawrence R. Armstrong, has designed a first-of-its-kind Post 9-11 War Memorial to honor the military service men and women who have lost their lives in the war on terror.
Continue reading Ware Malcomb Ceo Lawrence R. Armstrong Designs Post 9-11 War Memorial
Aspiring veteran entrepreneurs look to UCLA for small business training Continue reading UCLA Anderson Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Veterans Become Entrepreneurs
Often, a complex chain of events leads a veteran into homelessness. Service-related health conditions can result in unemployment that potentially invites substance abuse issues and financial or legal struggles, ultimately leaving the veteran unable to afford housing and creating a difficult cycle to break.
Continue reading DAV helps homeless veteran back on his feet
Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone will play themselves in the upcoming movie about their experience thwarting a terrorist attack. Continue reading Clint Eastwood Casts Real Soldier Heroes in Paris Train Attack Movie
From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller “Dunkirk.” “Dunkirk” opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.
Continue reading Epic action thriller “Dunkirk” opens in theaters on July 21st!
There is now offers a much better way to employ US veterans. It is also a great way for US veterans to get hired quickly. Transitioning from the military back into the civilian world is too often a very rough road. The faster we can get our veterans connected with the right companies, the better their lives will be, and their families too. They deserve a speedier path into civilian employment. Continue reading The New Fun Way to Hire US Veterans
Consider teaching as a career after your military service Continue reading The Troops to Teachers Program
By Catherine Cornell, Attorney – The Veterans Practice, Ltd.
Let’s take things back to basics: what makes a good VA disability compensation claim? VA disability is like worker’s compensation for veterans. When hurt on active duty, veterans can get VA compensation, just as a civilian worker could get worker’s compensation if hurt on the job. Continue reading Tips on How to Obtain VA Benefits