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VA expands access to Veterans Legacy Memorial, allowing Veterans to chronicle their life story
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) — the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and service members — to allow Veterans to tell their own story before they pass away. The new “Your Story, Your Legacy” feature will allow Veterans who have been approved for VA’s pre-need eligibility determination for burial in a VA national cemetery to log in to a secure website where they can privately submit images, autobiographies, military and life milestones, and historical documents.
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Scott's View: A Salute to the Navajo Code Talkers: Honoring a Legacy
This Thanksgiving Day Weekend, we remember and honor the incredible legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. These brave men, who used their native language to create an unbreakable code during World War II, played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Allied forces.
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Scott’s View: Looking Forward to November and Veterans Day 2024
It's hard to believe November is now upon us! As many of you know, this month holds special significance for our WeSalute members, National Military & Veteran Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on November 11th. We're excited to dedicate the entire month to honoring those who have served our country.
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Scott’s View: Recognizing the 249 Years of Valor and Excellence of the United States Navy
This week we mark a momentous occasion in American history as we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States Navy. On October 13th, 1775, just a few months after the U.S. Army was born, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of our second military branch - a naval force, laying the foundation for what would become the most powerful navy in the world.
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Scott’s View: Remembering 9/11: How WeSalute Honored All Those Who Served Over The Last 23 Years
Next Wednesday, September 11, is the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on U.S. soil. Remembrances will be happening at all the sites, New York City, Washington, DC, and western Pennsylvania.
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Scott’s View: In Memoriam: Paul W. “Bud” Bucha
The team here at WeSalute is joining millions of active duty military, veterans, and their families to mourn the passing of Paul W. Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and a founding member of our WeSalute Board of Advisors, who died last week at age 80. Over the last 25 years, he was a tireless supporter of our mission at WeSalute, formerly known as Veterans Advantage.
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Scott’s View: Hire a Veteran - Always!
July 25th was National Hire a Veteran Day, but with our WeSalute Jobs & Career Network, you can do that every day! Whether you’re a vet-friendly employer or a veteran looking for a career shift, we provide the employment tools you need to take the next step. This service is underwritten by WeSalute, and is free to veterans and employers. Over 1,000 employers have posted jobs in our network, and veterans have provided tens of thousands of resumes.
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Cover Story: Servicemembers and Their Families On Display at the Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games
The 2024 Paris Olympics are gearing up as we enter July, and several Team USA athletes are also united in their military service to our nation. As they train this week to compete on the world stage in France July 26-August 11, many eyes are also on the most noteworthy military family member, and 4-time Olympic gold medalist, Simone Biles.
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Cover Story: D-Day’s 80th Anniversary is on June 6, 2024
“You are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” This was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s message to soldiers before a momentous moment.
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Scott’s View: Highlighting The WWII Generation and Military Appreciation Month
Each May, the military and veteran community turns its attention to one of the most significant and memorable times of the year: Military Appreciation Month. This year takes on new importance as we recognize the heroism and ultimate sacrifices that made D-Day so pivotal in American History.
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Scott’s View: April is the Month of the Military Child, and WeSalute Honors Them, Too
In April, we recognize the resilience, sacrifices, and incredible spirit of the children in our military families. The Month of the Military Child is a time to appreciate the strength and adaptability of military children in the face of unique challenges.
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Scott’s View: Do You Know Someone Who Served in Vietnam: Thank Them on March 29
One week from today, March 29, is the official Vietnam Veterans Day. As a Vietnam War veteran myself, I know how important this day is for so many of our fellow veterans.
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Cover Story: Women's History Month Wrapup
To honor Women’s History Month, we want to recognize the significant contributions women have made to the military over the last two centuries. Though women found ways to serve in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, it wasn’t until June 1948 that President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Service Integration Act, allowing women to receive regular permanent status in the armed forces. Today, women make up about 17% of the military and 9.4% of the veteran population.
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Exploring the Heart of Our Mission Through the Power of Salute
We all recognize a salute.
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Cover Story: It’s Time for a New Uniform With WeSalute
A uniform speaks volumes. Not just about what you do. But who you are.
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Scott's View: Coming Soon: Your New WeSalute
It’s officially happening next month! After 25 years, Veterans Advantage will soon be known as WeSalute. For you, that means one thing: same mission, new uniform. Learn more about WeSalute in today’s Cover Story.
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Scott's View: New Search Capabilities Get You Easier Access to Our 400+ Offers
I wanted to take this opportunity to announce that we have deployed an enhanced search engine for navigating the Veterans Advantage marketplace.
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Scott’s View: More Than a Thank You: We Salute You for Veterans Day 2023
Tomorrow is Veterans Day and we want to recognize you! While you may know us for offering “A Real Thank You” throughout the year, we want to also salute you for the freedoms our nation enjoys on this special day, which celebrates its origins 105 years ago with Armistice Day heralding the end of World War I.
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Scott’s View: Two Navy Veterans Lead the Space Program Back to the Moon
The U.S. space program has been defined by the role of military veterans, ever since the Mercury Astronauts of the 1960s, and throughout the Space Shuttle Era which ended early this decade.
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TopVet: Artemis Astronauts & Navy Veterans Aim For the Moon
Next fall, two veterans will take a mission to the moon. The commander and pilot of NASA’s Artemis II both served in the U.S. Navy. Artemis II will be the first moon mission since the Apollo program concluded lunar excursions over 50 years ago.
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Scott’s View: How Football Coach Andy Reid Brings His Dad’s Military Influence to the Chiefs
In the hit Netflix docuseries “Quarterback,” two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes credits coach Andy Reid for teaching him “how to be a leader and how to be a great dad and how t
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Scott’s View: Why Flag Day & the Army’s Birthday Is so Important
This is an important week in our nation’s history, and has been for nearly 250 years. The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, the same day that our U.S. Flag was chosen to represent the republic. So this past Wednesday was doubly special!
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VetFamily: Cast of “Cheers” is Back
Here’s good news for you 1980s retro fans. The long-running NBC sitcom Cheers is back in bar chats this week as part of the show’s original set goes up for auction. Several actors from the hit 80s tv-show come from military families, including George Wendt and John Ratzenberger, who reunited last week to sit at the familiar wooden countertop that’s up for grabs.
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Scott’s View: Armed Forces Day & Memorial Day
This is a time to remember our military today, past, and those who have died in service to our country.
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