Category: Veteran News

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Lowe’s new Military Discount Program

Lowes 10% Discount attachment – we need to post it because it is a big change on how Veterans will continue to get their 10% discount.

Lowe’s is proud to offer 10% off eligible purchases every day to active military personnel and veterans. Effective January 5th, 2018, enrollment will be required to continue receiving the military discount. Visit Lowes.com/Military to enroll. Create or log in to your existing MyLowe’s account and follow the on-screen instructions. We want to ensure your experience is simple. If you do not have access to the Internet or would like additional assistance enrolling, please see an associate in store.

Enroll today at
Lowes.com/Military

Enroll in the program online. Lowe’s uses a trusted third party to verify eligibility status for online enrollment and may require additional documentation or proof of eligibility. 

New Lowe’s Military Discount Procedure

Log in to set up account CLICK HERE

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Local veterans given free cars

A couple of area veterans got a chance to celebrate Veterans Day a little early this year.

Every year of the past five years Progressive Insurance has given away refurbished vehicles. Each car comes with a one-year warranty and six months of insurance. This year Progressive awarded two cars to two local veterans.

“So many veterans get overlooked and something like this it didn’t happen to them it happened to me it’s really for all of them. It shows America does care,” said veteran Keith Edgington.

“My last car has more than 200 thousand miles on it, so having something I know is dependable is going to make everything just so much easier,” said veteran Rachel Keller.

This year Progressive will give away 100 vehicles at its 71 locations across the country. Over the last five years Progressive has given away more than 500 vehicles

 

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Veterans Affairs to Hold Open Houses Nov. 1; Event Kicks Off Nationwide ‘Veterans Month’

The goal is to raise awareness about the VA’s programs and services. Representatives from the VA health care system will be available at all of the sites of care. Employees from the Omaha National Cemetery will be at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Employees from the VA Regional Office will be at the Omaha and Lincoln events. If Veterans are not enrolled, they should bring their DD Form 214 with them. If the Veteran is determined to be eligible.

The open houses will be held at the times and locations below Nov. 1, 2017:
 
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., VA Medical Center, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, Neb.
  • 2 – 5 p.m., VA Clinic, 600 S. 70th St, Lincoln, Neb.
  • 1 – 4 p.m., at the following locations
  • VA Medical Center, 2201 N. Broadwell Ave, Grand Island, Neb.
  • VA Clinic, 600 E. Francis, Ste. 3, North Platte, Neb.
  • VA Clinic, 1118 Burlington St, Holdrege, Neb.
  • VA Clinic, 555 E. John St, O’Neill, Neb
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The last of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders from World War II turns 102 years old

Of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, retired Lt. Col. Richard E. “Dick” Cole is the only one alive today. On Thursday, Cole turned 102.

Earlier this year in April, Cole took part in a 75th anniversary ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. He commemorated the anniversary of the raid by continuing a tradition of raising a silver goblet with 1896 cognac and toasting to his fallen comrades.

The last of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders from World War II turns 102 years old Featured

Full Story CLICK HERE

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Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents

Help spread the word:  Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents.

September 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm —  To Register CLICK HERE     

There will be 40 employers present who have confirmed that they have vacant positions and that they are open to and welcome Veteran employees.

Hiring Workshops – Resume Prep – Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM – and – Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

Brochure CLICK HERE

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Congress plots to create new ‘Space Corps’ branch to the military

The House Armed Services Committee recently approved a version of the 2018 military budget that includes the creation of a sixth military branch — the Space Corps.

Today, the military consists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force. A new branch has not been added since the Air Force in 1947.

According to the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, the Space Corps would take over duties currently handled by the Air Force and its Space Command. Then, it would relate to the Air Force in the same way the Marine Corps relates to the Navy.

Full Story CLICK HERE