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‘We’ve Got Your Six’: How Verizon Stands Behind Military Families
Military Times sat down with Steven Keller, Verizon’s Pacific Market President and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, to discuss the company’s ongoing commitment to military families and veterans. Keller shared his perspective on the challenges faced by service members and their loved ones, including the rising cost of living, the strain of deployment, and the…
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From noise to insight
In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, geopolitical shifts are not just political headlines; they are fundamental drivers of financial risk and opportunity. Navigating nationalism, great power competition and technological disruption is crucial for making informed investment decisions. From America’s transactional diplomacy to the new information wars, political dynamics are changing economic outcomes. Supply shocks,…
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Casey’s Invites Guests to Round-up in Support of Fallen Patriots
Casey’s is proud to salute U.S. military servicemembers past and present through its annual round-up campaign benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Through December 2, guests at 2,900 stores across Casey’s Country are invited to round-up at the register, and donate at checkout in the Casey’s app, with the goal of raising $1.3 million for…
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Medicare Plans That Support Veterans’ Health: Your Questions Answered
Veterans deserve health care that honors their service and meets their unique needs. Choosing the right Medicare plan is a critical step in ensuring access to quality care. The Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period runs through Dec. 7, offering eligible individuals the chance to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. These plans may provide broader coverage…
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A Life Rebuilt: The Community that Helped this Marine Thrive
After the car accident that broke my neck, I believed my predicament would be temporary. That would, of course, not be reality. At the time, I was 29, a Marine Corps drill instructor preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, and a father of two young kids. When doctors told me I had a 3% chance of…
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Why Veterans Still Earn America’s Trust
Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to honor those who have worn the uniform. But the call to serve doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Across the country, veterans continue to answer that call — leading in classrooms, boardrooms, and communities with the same sense of duty, teamwork, and purpose that defined their military…
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A better stay is just the start: supporting the military community
Veterans Day is extra special for us at IHG® Army Hotels. It’s a time to honor the brave men and women who’ve served and celebrate the ones we’ve called guests and colleagues. Since the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL), we’ve been a major part of the military community, providing our guests a better stay and…
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Marine hockey team builds deeper bonds for new season
A decade ago, Marine Tyler Bluder revived a hockey team for members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Ever since, players have come together from around the country to rekindle the bonds of brotherhood with sticks and pucks rather than cammies and boots. On tournament weekends, teammates fly in from around the country to face off…
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Join Homes For Our Troops this Veterans Day
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, blindness, severe burns, and/or severe traumatic…
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Air Force family stays close to new daughters after two tricky births
“We got to watch people who are now our chosen family heal and got to see their journey while we were going through everything,” Cynthia Phelps said of staying at the Joint Base San Antonio Army Fisher House two times. “So it was great, even though it wasn’t something that we originally wanted. You know,…
