Giving Back

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: 9/11's Enduring Remembrance In the spirit of our mission to honor service and sacrifice, our attention turns to a date of solemnity and significance: the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Discounts & Benefits WeSalute: Your Ultimate Back-to-School Resource The back-to-school season is upon us, and WeSalute is here to ensure you and your family are fully prepared. We understand that this time of year can be hectic and costly, which is why we’ve partnered with a wide range of leading brands to bring you exclusive deals on everything you need. From travel and technology to apparel and school supplies, WeSalute is committed to being there for all our members, from all walks of life.

Discounts & Benefits WeSalute Review: Your Ultimate Ship-to-Home Buyers Guide for 2025 As a WeSalute Member, you have access to exclusive savings delivered right to your door. This guide highlights some of the best ship-to-home offers available, whether you're sending a gift, planning your meals, or treating yourself. These exclusive savings are a small way for our partners to thank you for your service, making it easier than ever to enjoy premium products and services from the comfort of your home. Drawing from our 25+ years of experience, here at WeSalute, we're dedicated to helping active duty military, veterans, and their families access valuable savings. If you are new to WeSalute, start by creating a free account to gain access to hundreds of offers and if you want even more benefits, including exclusive discounts you can’t find anywhere else, sign up for WeSalute+ today!

Discounts & Benefits WeSalute Review: Your Essential State Park Travel Guide 2025 Where do beauty, history, and scenic serenity come together? State parks, of course. They are all over the United States. Most states have several parks, yet many people do not take advantage of visiting these wonderful places. Whether you are a fan of hiking, skiing, camping, or getting a history lesson, there is a state park available for you to indulge in. Many state park systems, such as West Virginia State Parks, offer direct discounts for veterans and active-duty military. It's recommended to check directly with the state park or state park system website to see what they might offer.

Discounts & Benefits Scott’s View: The Greatest Contributions Deserve the Greatest Reward The value of your participation in WeSalute is growing. We’re excited to announce the addition of over 100 new free WeSalute and paid WeSalute+ offers to our WeSalute marketplace. These new offers include savings on everyday shopping and entertainment, plus other great benefits. You can access these new savings today by signing into your WeSalute+ account today.

Military & Veterans News Exploring the Heart of Our Mission Through the Power of Salute We all recognize a salute.

WeSalute Awards VetFamily: Gary Sinise Plays Winning Role in Veterans Advocacy Gary Sinise's most famous military role may have been Lieutenant Dan Taylor in "Forrest Gump," but these days he's playing a leading role in veterans' advocacy off screen.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Heroes Meet Heroes 2022 - U.S. Military Veterans & Olympians on One Stage In Honor of Veterans Day 2022, Veterans Advantage hosted its annual Heroes Meet Heroes event via Zoom on November 10.

Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: History of Veterans Day Private Harry Atwood, a bicycle messenger in the 341st Field Artillery Regiment’s headquarters company, was carrying battle orders on a dismal 11 November 1918 while his regiment’s guns were firing in support of the 28th Division.  They were attacking German fortifications around the French city of Metz. At 1059 hours, all the regiment’s guns delivered a massive salvo of artillery rounds into the German entrenchments.  It was the last time the battalion fired a shot in anger. One minute later there was complete silence.

Military & Veterans News WeSalute Joins the NYSE in Thanking Our Nation’s Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients "What does true American heroism mean to you?"

WeSalute Awards TopVet: Angelina Trillo Angelina Trillo, Oregon Army National Guard medic, first-generation college student and daughter of an Army veteran, was recently named 2023 Student Veteran of the Year. She is the chapter president of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) for Oregon State University, where she will graduate this month with a B.S. in Political Science.

Military & Veterans Life Scott’s View: Service That’s Never Forgotten It was January 31st, 1968. 4am. That’s when the shelling began. I was stationed at the III Corps HQ near Saigon. Of the 4 Corps of the Army of South Vietnam, III Corps had the most Americans. I was 22 at the time, ranked 2nd Lieutenant supply officer, and at the time, I had been in Vietnam for 3 months.

Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Happy Holidays and Wishing You a Wonderful New Year’s 2023 We thought there’s no better way to cap off the year than recognizing all that Gary Sinise has done for th

Military & Veterans News Invictus Games 2017 - Recognizing Warrior Athlete Heroes Under the leadership of Ken Fisher, last year's Invictus Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in Orlando was a huge success.

Military & Veterans Life Veterans Advantage Recognizes Vietnam War Veterans We were pleased to see President Trump proclaim March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day. This is the first time the nation has designated a day to honor those who served and sacrificed in Vietnam. It was a long time coming, but March 29 now solidifies our national observance.

Military & Veterans News Veterans Advantage Supports New Bill to Treat Veterans with PTSD, TBI and Silent Injuries of War Driven by a national obligation to accelerate focus on medical care for military veterans, bipartisan support has emerged in the U.S. Senate for ground-breaking mental health treatments, and Veterans Advantage has joined in supporting the new legislation.

Military & Veterans Life An Interview with Kenneth Fisher, Chairman of the Fisher House Foundation We had the pleasure of interviewing Kenneth Fisher, Chairman of the Fisher House Foundation, to learn more about his background and what inspired him to give back to the military and veteran community.

Military & Veterans Life Veterans Week NYC: A Veterans Advantage Tradition Continues Veterans Advantage once again honored the military and veteran community this month with events and new benefits as part of Veterans Week NYC 2016.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: November is Military Family Month: Help a Military Family in Need! For 23 years, America has recognized Military Family Month to honor military families through awareness, public and private initiatives and service programs. It's a month for all of us to acknowledge the special service and sacrifices of our military family members.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Invictus Games 2016: Veterans Advantage Honors Wounded Warrior Paralympians Earlier this week, Veterans Advantage honored 115 members of Team USA, our military veteran Paralympic team competing at the 2016 Invictus Games, with free Veterans Advantage.

Military & Veterans Life Choreographer Robin Becker Brings Vietnam War Awareness with "Into Sunlight" To celebrate the 20th anniversary of renewed diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, New York-based choreographer Robin Becker toured Vietnam with her performance Into Sunlight – a dance inspired by the Vietnam War as recorded in the book They Marched Into Sunlight by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss. The tour, in partnership with the Vietnamese contemporary d