WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards
Awarding members of our armed forces and veterans who inspire us with their top leadership, major achievements, community service and other ways they continue to give back to our country.
Recognizing Our Veterans with WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards for Outstanding Service & Achievement
At WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage), we are lucky enough to speak with current or former servicemembers every day. We recognize that many of these individuals have shown selfless service to country or exceptional bravery during combat. We call them our heroes, but they humbly tell us that anyone would do what they did. But, in many ways, anyone who steps up to serve to protect our freedoms and our country is our hero.
WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) recognizes many of these selfless, brave individuals that continue to be our heroes whether they remain in the military or after service in their civilian lives. We seek to honor them for their outstanding contributions to our society, their major leadership roles in our military, and for top achievements in their chosen profession.
Our WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards recognize as TopRank the members of our armed forces who have committed their lives and attained the highest ranks of leadership in service to our country.
We award veterans who have accomplished the top achievements within their chosen profession as TopVets or Celebvets for those in the media, entertainment or sports industries.
HeroVet is awarded to veterans who, after having served, continue their public service by giving back to their communities or by making outstanding contributions to our society.
VetFamily highlights those men and women of high achievement in the public or private sector, whose family member is a veteran or active duty serviceperson.
We hope you are as inspired by their stories as we are.
Military & Veterans News
VA Distributes $16 Million in Grants to Expand Adaptive Sports Programs Nationwide
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $16 million in grant funding awarded to 91 community-based organizations across the United States. The grants will expand access to adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation programs for disabled veterans and active-duty service members.
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Scott's View: Honor, Heritage, and Unlocking More Airline Value
This month brings two monumental anniversaries in American military history. On October 13, we celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Navy, which grew from a small Continental Congress resolution into the world's premier maritime force.
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Cover Story: How to Triple Stack Your Flight Rewards with WeSalute Travel
When it comes to planning a vacation, airfare is often the largest hurdle in your travel budget. The private WeSalute Travel platform is designed to be your ultimate all-in-one booking engine. While it is widely known for using Travel Cash to slash prices on hotels and rental cars, booking your flights through the portal unlocks an entirely different powerhouse benefit: the "Triple Stack."
Military & Veterans News
VA Waives Life Insurance Premiums to Save Veterans Nearly $150 Million
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a three-month premium holiday for the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program. The temporary waiver will suspend insurance payments from November 2026 through January 2027, delivering an estimated $150 million in collective financial relief to participating veterans across the country.
"Respect. Recognition. Rewards." for Our Military & Veterans
Our Co-founder and CEO, Scott Higgins, founded WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) with the mission of recognizing Vietnam Veterans who had never received the support and respect they deserved for the sacrifices they made to serve America. Many of our Awards recipients are Vietnam Vets, and honoring them is a cause near and dear to Scott's heart.