WeSalute Awards TopVet: David Seymour What child hasn’t dreamed of being able to fly? Like many youngsters, David Seymour was fascinated with flying and airplanes. And today, he lives that dream as a top executive and Chief Operating Officer at American Airlines.

WeSalute Awards HeroVet: Jonathan Woodson, MD Jonathan Woodson, MD, and the son of a WWII veteran, was born and raised with a deep sense of service. He has served his country in a variety of capacities including while deployed to three combat zones; today as an Army Reservist; as an active board member of the Wounded Warrior Project; and his advocacy for racial equality. He is outspoken that his fellow servicemen and women should have the same opportunities to serve our country, regardless of race.

WeSalute Awards TopVet: James Hendon leads NYC’s Department of Veterans' Services “What can we do to help you help yourself to reach your fullest potential and do the things that you want in life?” 

Discounts & Benefits Our Ultimate Guide to New Year’s Resolutions for Your Best 2020 It’s the new year and the best time to embrace a new you! We all have little things we know we could be doing on a daily basis to make our lives and the lives of those around us better...and more fun! While New Year’s Resolutions can be very cliche, they’re also a fantastic opportunity to make real, positive changes for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Military & Veterans Life Verizon Wireless Honors You With Military Discounts Verizon wants to thank you for your service by offering discounts for our U.S. military and veterans.

Discounts & Benefits Benefit Partner News: Veterans Advantage to Honor Members with a Special Offer from The New York Times Veterans Advantage and The New York Times have come together to honor U.S. military veterans, active duty military, National Guard, Reserve members and their families with an offer for 50% off a New York Times digital or home delivery subscription for one year.

WeSalute Awards TopVet: Richard C. Hartnack Richard C. Hartnack, known as Rick, is the Non-Executive Chairman of Synchrony Financial, the recent spin out of GE Capital's consumer credit business, and a leading provider of credit cards. A proud Marine and Vietnam War Veteran, he credits the Corps for having shaped him for his success in the business world. Respectful of its roots and legacy, he is committed to ensuring that the Corp's virtues and values are shared with future generations.

Military & Veterans Life Big Statues Unveils the 2nd Largest Women's Memorial in the Country 10 days ago, Big Statues representatives attended the unveiling of one of their biggest projects yet: six statues of Veteran Women, representing all areas of the military as well as all eras of time.

Military & Veterans Life Young Adult Children Of America's Fallen Military Heroes In New York City For Experiential Learning Tour ARLINGTON, Va., April 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has created an experiential learning program dedicated to enhancing the educat

Military & Veterans Life U.S.M.C. Veteran Named To Lead National Kidney Health Effort WASHINGTON, March 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest fully independent patient-led kidney advocacy organization in&nb

Discounts & Benefits Top 5 Romantic Destinations & Gift Giving Tips If there is one constant in life, during good times or tough times, people fall in love.

Discounts & Benefits The 7 Most Affordable & Warm Getaways for the Holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and while this is a time of year that we traditionally spend with family, many of us will crave a much-needed break from our busy lives this holiday season. Whether you want to steal some warmth while it’s snowing buckets or create your own n

Discounts & Benefits Veterans Week 2017! Veterans Advantage, a founder of Veterans Week NYC, recognized our Military, Veterans, and family members at this year’s Veterans Week NYC 2017.

Military & Veterans Life Member Stories: Sgt. Joshua Aaron Thompson, U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Aaron Thompson is currently serving and has been active in the United States Army for almost 5 years. He joined the Army in 2012 and has since served in Iraq, fighting terrorist organizations like ISIS in Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. 

Military & Veterans Life United Airlines Captain David Fawcett Remembers 9/11 and Flight 93 This past Monday was the 16th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks that shook our nation on September 11th, 2001. Veterans Advantage posted a Facebook update on the 11th in remembrance of the Americans that lost their lives that day, thanking the firefighters and police who courageously responded, as well as those servicemembers who have continued to fight to defend our freedoms each and every day since.

Military & Veterans Life The Heritage of Veterans Advantage: Part 1, Scott Higgins' History of Patriotism Veterans Advantage is the first program of its kind to deliver new service-related benefits to U.S. military veterans, active duty military, and National Guard & Reserve and their families. The program benefits are sponsored by top companies that

Military & Veterans Life The Heritage of Veterans Advantage: Part 2, Early Veteran Advocacy In 1978, Bobby Muller, who had recently founded Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), approached Scott for emergency funds. The group lacked the financial resources to continue its work. Numerous requests had been turned down by Bobby’s list of potential benefactors. Without a moment’s hesitation, Scott began writing the checks that would help keep VVA going during those early years.

Military & Veterans Life The Heritage of Veterans Advantage: Part 3, Building The New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Shortly after Scott Higgin's return from Vietnam, New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch, (a WWII veteran) asked him to volunteer to lead a Mayor’s Task Force on New York Vietnam Veterans. The Mayor's objective for the Task Force was to recommend to City Hall what could be done to right what the Mayor believed to be a terrible wrong—the failure to recognize and honor the men and women, in this case, the New Yorkers, who had served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War.

Military & Veterans Life The Heritage of Veterans Advantage: Part 4, Dear America the Book and HBO Documentary After successfully building the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The New York Vietnam Veterans Commission wanted to further publicize all of the amazing letters they had received durin

Military & Veterans Life The Heritage of Veterans Advantage: Part 5, Veterans Advantage is Founded Veterans Advantage was founded by Scott and Lin Higgins in 2000, largely in response to Scott's experiences volunteering to head the the New York City Vietnam Veterans Commission.

WeSalute Awards VetFamily: Reese Witherspoon, Inspiring Young Girls With a supportive Dad who was an Army surgeon in Cold War Europe and a lineage that traces back to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon brings a unique "down home" flavor and a sense of "giving back," unique qualities in Hollywood.

Military & Veterans Life K9 Vet's Day: Dogs Save Lives in the Field and On the Home Front March 13th is National K9 Veteran Day, and represents the birthday of the U.S. Army Canine Corps. The first military service dogs graduated from the Dogs for Defense program in 1942, following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, "war dogs" are primarily used to help our military sniff out Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s), and to provide emotional support for those stationed in war zones.

Military & Veterans News Cover Story: Veterans Advantage Members Enjoy Free Private Screenings of Blockbuster Movies The spirit of the battles past is alive and well among theatergoers nationwide who are flocking to see ‘Hart’s War’ and ‘We Were Soldiers,’ dramatic films starring Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson, respectively. Veterans Advantage provided advanced screenings last month free of charge, before the nationwide rollout of the films, for Veterans Advantage members in the Washington DC area.

WeSalute Awards VetFamily: Harris Faulkner America’s military families face many stresses and challenges -- the financial strains, the uncertainty of deployments, frequent relocations, sometimes overseas, and the sacrifice of loved ones away from home for extended periods of time. But, for Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner, who was born into a military family, her experience is a shining example of the strength and commitment of these families and the extraordinary family bonds that form during service and remain strong long after the mission is done.