Discounts & Benefits
JetBlue Airways adds 2 free bags + 5% OFF for Veterans Advantage members.
Veterans Advantage members enrolled in VetRewards now can get 2 free bags on every 5% discount flight, a $120 value.
Veterans Advantage members enrolled in VetRewards now can get 2 free bags on every 5% discount flight, a $120 value.
Military & Veterans Life
Cover Story: The Ultimate Sacrifice of Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis
From the streets of New Dorp to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis embodied the ultimate definition of "selfless service." Now, more than 12 years after his final act of valor, the Staten Island native is being recognized with the nation’s highest military decoration: the Medal of Honor.
Military & Veterans Life
A Century of Honor: Black History Month and the Tuskegee Legacy
Each February, we mark a profound milestone in the American story. This year signifies exactly 100 years since the inception of what we now know as Black History Month. What began as a visionary effort to recognize the integral role of African Americans in our national narrative has evolved over a century into a pillar of reflection, gratitude, and military honor.
Discounts & Benefits
VA Commission Seeks New Leader for Veterans Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially launched a high-level search for a new permanent leader to head the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The department announced the formation of a formal search commission tasked with identifying top-tier candidates for the critical role of Under Secretary for Benefits (USB).
WeSalute Awards
VetFamily: Mike Macdonald
Next week the Seattle Seahawks go up against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and Seahawk’s Head Coach Mike Macdonald’s military upbringing might help lead him to victory. At 38-years old, he’s one of the youngest coaches to reach the Super Bowl and he’s aiming to become the third-youngest to win. Born in Boston, his competitor’s territory, he hails from a military family. His father, Hugh, graduated from West Point and served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1977, while his grandfather served in World War II and his aunts served in Vietnam as nurses.