http://blog.veteransadvantage.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:19:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We hope you enjoy this week’s VetFamily feature piece -- no matter which end of the New Jersey Turnpike you're on, you've got to give credit to Johnny Damon of the World Champion New York Yankees. The Game Four Series hero proved his hustle with a bold double steal that ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/11/05/a-great-yankee-who-comes-to-bat-for-vets/ This past week, Lin and I spent some time at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia with some fraternity brothers and their spouses. The golf was fabulous, especially the new Creek course, and it was great to catch up with old buddies. Two of my fraternity brothers reminded me that they ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/10/23/national-guard-and-reserve-are-welcome-here/ Here's one for your "Enhanced Veterans Advantage Benefits" file: Our discount health club membership provider now includes 24 Hour Fitness gyms, one of the more popular club chains in the industry. Veterans Advantage members who start a new gym membership can now join 24 Hour Fitness with access to more than 380 premier ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/10/16/great-news-for-fitness-buffs/ Earlier this year, when friend and HBO President Bill Nelson invited us to his private screening of “Taking Chance, "I didn't know what an extraordinary movie it was. Starring this week’s VetFamily feature story, Kevin Bacon delivers a stunning performance as a Marine Corps colonel in this moving and important ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/10/09/kevin-bacon-delivers-stellar-performance-honoring-those-who-serve/ We are marking the fifth anniversary of our exclusive partnership with Continental Airlines with some terrific news. Continental this week announced to our members a major announcement that combines our ongoing discount on flights with a major upgrade in Continental's OnePass frequent traveler program. Effective October 27, 2009, Continental plans to join Star ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/10/02/continental-boosts-veterans-advantage-members-discount-program/ We hope you enjoy this week’s piece about how the City of New York is stepping up to help New Yorkers who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, where 8,000 are currently serving. New York City has always had a special place in my heart, since the days when a ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/09/25/the-city-of-new-york-steps-up-for-its-own/ I stopped by the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) executive offices a couple of weeks ago with Board member Peter Eldredge, and we huddled on expanding our relationship. Currently WWP Alumni, those severely disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001 are eligible to join and receive a host of specialized medical ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/09/08/do-you-know-someone-who-needs-help-from-the-wounded-warrior-project/ Visitors to our newly redesigned VeteransAdvantage.com are finding a lot of new features and functionality with our site, and even learning some important things, too. Through our updating Polling Center, you can tell us what you think of the current deals and offers effecting your wallet, or you can peruse ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/09/04/vote-with-your-wallet-the-veterans-advantage-poll-center/ Active Veterans Advantage members are currently reading this week's e-mail newsletter to learn more about partners and locations that accept the Veterans Advantage Card. For starters, as I mentioned in the blog last week, I replaced my office machine at a nearby Apple Store, showed my Veterans Advantage card and saved over ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/08/21/this-weeks-member-newsletter-school-and-family/ I recently went into upgrade mode for my office computer and found out I am in the same boat with many of you! I recently picked up the MacBook Air from the Westchester Mall’s own Apple Store, and after showing my Veterans Advantage card received a $108 discount. Apple then ... http://blog.veteransadvantage.com/2009/08/14/apple-computer-discounts-great-for-back-to-school-and-every-day-shopping-too/