Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: After a Month of Honoring Veterans, a Great Future on the Horizon November was a busy month for us here at Veterans Advantage. On November 1, we kicked off the fourth annual Veterans Week NYC - during which we hosted a series of events for our own members, their families and special guests.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Celebrating Thanksgiving, at Home and Away Veterans Advantage co-founder and CEO Scott Higgins (left), seen here with Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller at the Marine Corps Birthday Gala on the U.S.S.

Military & Veterans Life Thanking Our Servicemembers on Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, we’d like to acknowledge our deployed U.S. military members, who often go without the usual comforts we associate with this holiday. Instead, they gather in chow halls, mess tents or even simpler settings, sometimes rationing their food supplies or fashioning their own versions of a Thanksgiving meal.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Military Strengths Translate to Tools for Civilian Success In a weekly address on November 14, 2015, President Obama emphasized the importance of hiring our veterans, stating: “As our veterans will tell you themselves, they’re not finished serving their country. As I tell small business owners and CEOs on a regular basis, if you want to get the job done, hire a vet.” Here at Veterans Advantage, w

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: November - Military Family Month In 1993, the Armed Services YMCA, in conjunction with the United States government, declared November "Military Family Month." Every November since then, we celebrate Military Family Month to honor military families through awareness, public and private initiatives and service programs. It's a month for us to recognize the special service and sacrifices of our military families.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Veterans Advantage at the 2015 New York City Veterans Parade Once again Lin and I participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade – also known as America’s Parade. This year, the parade traveled up New York’s historic Fifth Avenue amid the cheers of spectators showing their support of the 20,000+ participants.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Veterans Day: Today and Every Day Once again Lin and I participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade – also known as America’s Parade. This year, the parade traveled up New York’s historic Fifth Avenue amid the cheers of spectators showing their support of the 20,000+ participants.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Veterans Advantage to Host Free IMAX Movie Screening for Members It’s an exciting time for us at Veterans Advantage as we prepare for this year’s Veterans Week NYC, where we’ll celebrate you: our nation’s veterans, military members and family members. This is time for activities surrounding Veterans Day, November 11, and the great parade that takes place that day.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Recognizing 240 Years of Our US Navy We recently celebrated the 240th birthday of the United States Navy - a momentous occasion not only for our U.S. active duty military, veterans and their families, but for our country. Since its birth on October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy has been dedicated to preserving freedom and patrolling our waters, sailing as a constant deterrent against aggression.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Presenting Our HeroVet Award to Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz of Veterans Affairs I was delighted to get an email from the Department of Veterans Affairs the other day, which included photographs from our HeroVet Award presentation to Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz in June. Linda was an easy choice for a HeroVet Award, even before she was nominated for her new position as assistant secretary for policy and planning at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Veterans Advantage HeroVet Richard Cody Leads Home for Our Troops We hope you enjoy our HeroVet Feature this week. General Cody is a man of great integrity and accomplishment among the highest circles within the Army. Through the unprecedented efforts of Homes for Our Troops, General Cody continues to shine.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Veterans Advantage and United Recognize Our Nation's Military and Veterans Longtime Veterans Advantage partner United Airlines hosted us recently for a stirring speech by its CEO, Jeff Smisek at the Wings Club, the prominent NYC-based aviation industry organization.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Remembering HeroVet Pat Gualtieri for His Contribution to NYC Veterans Lin and I are so sad to hear the news of Pat Gualtieri's passing. For many years, Pat served on the United War Veterans Council and as a spokesperson for veterans of New York City and the metropolitan area. Pat was the recipient of the "HeroVet" Award from Veterans Advantage. Having served his country, he went on to make significant and important contributions to our society as a whole.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Entertainment Savings: New Verizon Fios Offer Saves Hundreds We were pleased to have expanded our relationship with Verizon earlier this year when we included the Fios double-play and triple play packages. You should check out Verizon’s latest special offer, which we just launched this week.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Breaking News from Veterans Advantage and the City of New York New York has always had a special place in my heart with the founding of Veterans Advantage, over 15 years ago, when we began our mission to create greater respect, recognition and rewards to honor those who serve.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Two Ways to Show Your Gratitude As holidays like Independence Day remind us, let us take the time to recognize all who served our nation. Freedom is not free, and those who defend it deserve our heartfelt thanks and gratitude.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: With the Fourth of July Coming, Plan Your Travel With Veterans Advantage Travel With Independence Day weekend coming up and summer in full swing, it is time to take advantage of great travel savings options from Veterans Advantage.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Tell Us About Your Personal Kit When You Served The New York Historical Society (NYHS) – one of the country’s leading historical museums, in the heart of New York City -- is in the planning stages of a comprehensive exhibition about the Vietnam War. And they would like your help with this exciting project.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: D-Day Anniversary: Remembering Our WWII Veterans from 71 Years Ago Anniversaries are a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for a better future. For Veterans, events like this seem to be more prevalent than ever before – for Post-9/11 Vets, those who served in Vietnam, and our nation’s Veterans from World War I and World War II.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Final Days - 50% OFF Veterans Advantage Member Sale Event Don't miss out on our latest member exclusive: Save 50% when you extend your Veterans Advantage Member plan by three more years. You only have until Tuesday, May 19 to ensure you continue getting your benefits – including new benefits we add in the future – at our best savings rate reserved for members only.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Last Call: 1800Flowers.com for Mother’s Day With Mother’s Day this Sunday, time is running out to save with our exclusive Veterans Advantage everyday discount with 1800Flowers.com.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Veterans Advantage VetFamily Leaders in Sports This week's VetFamily profile is Yankee Manager Joe Girardi. Many athletes are a patriotic bunch, and its great to see how the family influence runs deep with Joe. With his signature crew cut, you might think he's a Marine, but as he will tell you, he is a product of his father's service in the Air Force.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Field Report: Ford Escape Discount Review In a recent newsletter, we highlighted the new fleet of 2015 models from Ford available for our everyday discount. I'm proud to say I am now a happy Veterans Advantage member who took the deal. Lin and I just leased a new Ford Escape and saved over $4,000!

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Get Exclusive Veterans Advantage Savings From Dell I wanted to tell you about another new benefit with special savings: Dell. Thanks to an exclusive limited time offer with Dell, Veterans Advantage members get an additional 17% off Dell Tablets, Laptops and Desktops for a limited time only!