Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Should Criteria for Purple Heart be Expanded to Include Post Traumatic Stress? Do you think the criteria for the Purple Heart should expand to include invisible psychological wounds suffered during war? That's the question we recently posed to members, and I must admit the current results are surprising.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Space Shuttle Landing in New York City This month is a special one in New York City, and for vets. Celebrate the opening of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's new Space Shuttle Pavilion and its newly acquired Space Shuttle Enterprise... now officially open to the public. It is a true celebration of veterans.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: With Father’s Day on The Horizon, Here are More Benefits For Dads...and Grads Father’s Day is less than a week away! We issued a reminder communication to our members last week about all the great Veterans Advantage benefits that are a great fit for Dads. And, as a proud father of a high school graduate, I can also say we have got great deals for the special student in your life, too.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Kicking Off Key Benefit Season For Veterans Advantage Members As we officially enter the summer season, we hope you enjoy a wide range of timely Veterans Advantage benefits, which we recently highlighted for members via email newsletter. With so many outdoor and travel options, it is the perfect time to enjoy your Veterans Advantage benefits for summer, as well as take advantage of gift savings for Dads and Grads in June.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Celebration of Freedom Gala Veterans Advantage TopVet Bruce Whitman checked in with a great update from his work as co-chair

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Honoring Former Veterans Advantage Member Bill Holloman this African American History Month We hope you enjoy reading our profile of William “Bill” Holloman, a former Veterans Advantage member. Bill passed away a few years after we originally worked with him on the piece, but his legacy is alive and well today. As one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, he helped pioneer the way for millions of African Americans who later served our nation with honor.  "We were the forerunners of the civil rights movement. We opened the door…and it has taken years for people to recognize our contribution to the war," he once said. The achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen were recently celebrated in the movie “Red Tails,” starring Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Online Benefits Worth A Look in 2012 As we venture into the new year, we’ve already been keeping in touch with our benefit partners on their continued salute to those who serve and their families with their everyday offers. Today, we wanted to highlight some of those who are honoring your service by supporting Veterans Advantage members in 2012. I also like their easy online access, and welcome you to check them out today:

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Last Chance For Special Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins I just got back from our company’s annual holiday party for staff, board members and VIPs, where we distributed these fabulous commemorative coin gift sets recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor, courtesy of the US Mint and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. The CMOH Foundation is co-chaired by Bruce Whitman, the CEO of Flight Safety International, and a recent Veterans Advantage TopVet, who we also honored at our event.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Veterans Advantage HeroVet - Louis Zamperini Our most recent HeroVet is Army Veteran Louis Zamperini. I was hoping to meet Zamperini last month where he was due to appear for a speaking engagement near our home. Unfortunately, he arrived dehydrated from a red-eye flight from LA and ended up in the local hospital for a few days!

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Bruce Whitman, CEO of Flight Safety International This month, we honor a remarkable TopVet, Air Force Veteran Bruce Whitman. As Flight Safety International CEO, Whitman leads the way in keeping our skies safe. He gives back in countless ways. Read about his work as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Honoring West Point's Col. Douglas Wheelock With the last Space Shuttle mission scheduled for July 8, we want to introduce you to our TopRank, Col. Doug "Wheels" Wheelock of the US Army and NASA, the commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Expedition 25. Long-time friend Mark Sullivan introduced us to "Wheels" recently, and we're grateful he did. There's an adage that says true success comes to those who genuinely and freely share their gifts with others. Col. Wheelock embodies that adage. He is truly an inspiring individual with a deep respect for those who serve and those who need a little extra inspiration in order to serve. Enjoy!

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Sample Savings Roundup: Target and GNC online Those of you who are looking for everyday savings on your household essentials received an update via our Facebook wall recently, particularly from our 10% Target discount and 15% GNC discounts.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Members Get Access to Movie Reviews from Mayor Ed Koch Just in time for Oscar season, I'm pleased to announce that we have a great addition to the Veterans Advantage Benefits Program: Fellow military veteran, and former New York City Mayor, Ed Koch is now the movie critic for Veterans Advantage. A self-confessed movie fanatic, His Honor will be offering his thoughts and reviews on new flicks on a weekly basis. Members can refer to the latest in Members Only.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Black History Month - Profiling Harris Faulkner and Major General Frank Miller In recognition of Black history month, we have profiled two great Americans, Vet Family member and Fox News star commentator Harris Faulkner, whose Lt. Col Dad served proudly in Vietnam and Dell senior executive and Veterans Advantage Board member, Major General Frank Miller. Overcoming adversity and against the odds, they have risen to great accomplishment. We are proud to honor them.

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: We Honor Marriott's Edwin D. Fuller as a Veterans Advantage TopVet There's a lot to be said for employee loyalty. It’s critical for success in any business enterprise. Yet, it seems less prevalent today than ever before. That's why it was so refreshing to meet with Edwin D. Fuller, President of Marriott’s International lodging business recently. A fellow Vietnam Vet, over the last 38 years, Ed has singlehandedly put his fingerprints on every Marriott hotel you've ever seen outside of the United States...and even some in the states, too!

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Partners of the Month - Everyday Shopping Retail Discounts This month we are choosing a team approach to our  “Partner of the Month.” With holiday shopping in full swing, and members seeking everyday discounts online, we are highlighting our Everyday Shopping partnerships: Leading names in retail have discounts with Veterans Advantage every day, including the holidays.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Veterans Advantage Field Reports and Reviews: Air Shuttle and Pets I received some interesting reports of significant discounts for two of our VIP customers, and wanted to relay them to you.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Military Families: Thinking Of Special Dads And Grads This is the time of “grads and dads,” celebrating school graduations of family and friends. Our daughter graduates from college this weekend and we were thrilled to learn that she is also a commencement speaker!

Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: TopVet Salute - Snap-on CEO Nicholas Pinchuk In this internet and email age, thank goodness there are those who still value the art of the physical "thank you" note. I was delighted to receive an extremely well-written one in my mailbox from this week’s TopVet Nicholas Pinchuk, CEO of Snap-on (NYSE: SNA).

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Benefit Upgrade: 20% Discounts On Greyhound Bus Travel We are pleased to announce a new benefit upgrade for Veterans Advantage members. Greyhound honors your service with an increase to 20% Everyday Savings discount (up from our previous discount of 15%). The new 20% off is available every day of the year (no blackouts!) for an unlimited number of trips, and includes your family members. Just show your active Veterans Advantage card at literally thousands of Greyhound locations across America.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Benefit Upgrade - Omaha Steaks As part of our ongoing coverage to bring you up-to-date on combinable discounts (for instance, check out recent news on Dell computer discounts, pet care, Continental Airlines, and Car Rentals), we're proud to update you on another benefit partner combining discounts and benefits only for Veterans Advantage members.

Military & Veterans News Scott's View: Military Olympians at Vancouver Winter Games Have you been checking out the Winter Olympics in Vancouver? As with so many Olympiads, these games are well represented by those who served our country. My favorite, the bobsled, where all three men's U.S. Olympic bobsled teams -- were piloted by a current or former National Guard member. My favorite is John Napier, who joined the Vermont National Guard to repay his mother for $25,000 in debts, so he can fulfill his bobsled dream. He has also formally requested to be deployed to Afghanistan soon after the games are over. Great kid!

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: Dell Adds Extra 5% To Your Veterans Advantage Savings This Week We are happy to have Dell going the extra mile for our members this week. Now through January 22, 2010, Veterans Advantage members can access an extra 5% discount on top of the discounts already available in our special online Dell storefront.

Discounts & Benefits Scott's View: New Benefit: College Planning Report We’re glad to announce another new benefit: A special partnership with studentaid.com, a leader in the college planning industry. Through a special link and dedicated toll-free number, Veterans Advantage members are able to get 10% off its College Cost & Planning Report.