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L-3 Vertex Eager to Hire Hard Working Veterans
Challenge America is helping RecruitMilitary get the word out about employment opportunities for veterans and service members. Vertex Aerospace, a unit of L-3 Communications, is looking to connect with veterans and service members with Aircraft Mechanic experience (FAA Airframe and Powerplant licensed) and other key positions around the globe. L-3 Vertex is especially eager to hire hard...
Read More »Employment Opportunities in Colorado for Military Community
Challenge America is helping an The Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces spread the word about employment opportunities in Colorado for our military community.
The job opening are in Westminister, CO and Highlands Ranch, CO with Allied Barton. Their goal is to hire 15 individuals by the end of the month! So don't delay! All of the specifics for these opportunities are listed in our...
Read More »Challenge America Partnering with Colorado Women Veterans Conference & Healthcare Expo
Challenge America, along with other federal, state and local government agencies and nonprofit women and veteran organizations, are partnering to host the first annual Colorado Women Veterans Conference and Healthcare Expo. It will take place on September 17, 2011 at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, CO. The mission of the conference is to provide a day of learning, networking and...
Read More »Employment Opportunities for Our Military Community
Challenge America is helping RecruitMilitary and Amazon.com spread the word about some great employment opportunities for military, veterans, and military spouses. Amazon.com and Accenture, two military friendly employers, are eager to hire members of our military community, and we are happy to connect! Check out the summaries below for more information:
- One of RecruitMilitary's top...
Challenge America Participates in “Meet the Employers”
Challenge America attended, and was part of Congressman Jared Polis' "Meet the Employers" event in Westminister, CO on Monday, July 18. The event featured employers from around the Denver area, who gave their insight on ways to improve career searching skills. One session featured a panel of veteran specific employers, who discussed resources and tips for veterans. Challenge America's Geneva...
Read More »New Way to Link Military and Their Families to Resources Through Social Media
We have created a new way for our community to help us share news, events, resources for military and their families! Sharing our resources through social media is a very important aspect of our mission. Want to help out? Check out the "Social Media Messages" page! We have listed Facebook and Twitter posts for you to simply copy and paste and share through your social media networks. Doing...
Read More »Army Veteran & Challenge America Spokeswoman Zaneta Adams Selected as Peer Reviewer
Zaneta Adams, Army veteran and Challenge America spokesperson, has been selected to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program. Adams was nominated by Challenge Aspen. Having spent the better part of a few years in a wheelchair as the result of being injured while on active duty herself, Adams understands the challenges of recovery and...
Read More »Veteran-Friendly Employer First Food & Bar Hosts Challenge America Staff
The hip, pitch-perfect First Food & Bar at The Palazzo in Las Vegas hosted Challenge America staff during their weekend visit for the 364th ESC Yellow Ribbon event for soon-to-be-deployed Army Reservists and their families. First Food & Bar, a business interest of Challenge America board member Kevin Berg, has been officially recognized locally as a veteran-friendly employer with multiple...
Read More »Challenge America Honored to be Attending Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event in Las Vegas
Challenge America is attending the 364th ESC Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event in Las Vegas this weekend, July 8-10, 2011. This particular event is attended by military and families preparing for deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, which the Secretary of Defense initiated in 2008, provides information, services, referral, and proactive outreach programs to Soldiers,...
Read More »Challenge America Attending The White House Community Leaders Briefing Series
Challenge America is honored to attend and take part in The White House Community Leaders Briefing Series, Friday, June 24th in Washington, D.C.
Every Friday from from June 17th - August 26th, the White House will open its doors to community leaders from around the country to take part in the Community Leaders Briefing Series. The briefing series is a unique opportunity for grassroots...
Read More »Challenge America Helping EPAF Spread the Word About Employment Opportunity
Challenge America is helping an Employer Partner of The Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces spread the word about an employment opportunity in Kenya, Africa.
The position requires the applicant to be a senior NCO or CPT or higher with training background and French speaking if possible. All of the specifics for this opportunity are listed in our blog. Click on the link to see them: ...
Read More »Challenge America Partners with ESGR and Others for Colorado Military & Veterans Employment Expo
Transitioning from military experience to the civilian job world can be a daunting task. In the US, veterans have an unemployment rate twice the national average - a startling statistic.
The goal of the three-day Colorado Military & Veterans Employment Expo, held in Golden, CO, on May 23-25, was to help veterans make that transition successfully. Free classes and one-on-one job assistance...
Read More »Three Sponsored Spots for Veterans on an Alaskan Adventure
There are 3 sponsored spots available for injured or disabled military veterans for the 3rd Annual Alaska Adaptive Adventure, June 6-21, 2011. The event is presented by Mountain Trip and Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP). This is a once in a lifetime experience: with ski touring, snow climbing, and a peak attempt on Mt. Dickey!
Full cost of the expedition will be covered, excluding...
Read More »Veterans Green Corps Offering Great Opportunities for Veterans this Summer
Veterans Green Jobs has partnered with conservation corps to offer outdoor conservation programs in Colorado called Veterans Green Corps. Two great opportunities are currently open for interested military veterans.
Beetle Kill Tree Removal in Medicine Bow Mountain Range Northern Colorado
This summer program provides chainsaw and tree felling certification and a modest living stipend working...
Challenge America Attends Proclamation Signing for Upcoming Military Employment Expo
Colorado State Capital Building - Challenge America attended a proclamation signing yesterday, April 25th, as invited supporters for an upcoming Military and Veterans Employment Expo (MVEE). Governor Hickenlooper highlighted the press conference with remarks about the high unemployment rates among veterans, and concluded his speech with a proclamation for the upcoming expo, which will...
Read More »Challenge America Salutes Dr. Oz for Spotlighting the Issues of Female Military Members
Dr. Oz, Sharecare and Challenge America partner online every day to provide answers to health and wellbeing questions posed by veterans and their families. Today, Dr. Oz also uses his daily show to highlight the issues faced by female veterans, covering topics from homelessness to health problems. Tune in to your local station to watch. Included in Dr. Oz’s interviews is Tara Hutchinson, female...
Read More »Challenge America Helping RecruitMilitary Spread the Word About Employment Opportunities
Challenge America is helping RecruitMilitary get the word out to transitioning and military veterans about employment opportunities with L-3 Communications.
Vertex Aerospace, a unit of L-3 Communications Corporation, is seeking to fill urgent hiring needs in the U.S. and in Southwest Asia and have engaged RecruitMilitary to recruit for these positions in the transitioning and military...
Read More »Challenge America Attends Yellow Ribbon Event and Air Reserve Personnel Center Muster
On April 16th, members of Challenge America attended the 88th RSC Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event and the Air Reserve Personnel Center Muster. These were great opportunities to network and meet service members and their families.
The 88th RSC Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Events provide Reserve Soldiers and their families with information, services, referral, and proactive outreach...
Read More »Arianna Huffington Includes Challenge America in Military Families Week Article
Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-in-Chief of The AOL Huffington Post Media Group, included Challenge America in her April 12th article titled "Military Families Week: Putting the Spotlight on the Sacrifices of Those Left Behind." Ms. Huffington outlined the efforts being made by AOL to help lessen the challenges faced by veterans and military families. All week, various sections of AOL...
Read More »Challenge America featured on AOL.com!
In support of a White House initiative calling on Americans to honor, recognize and support military families, AOL, Inc. launched "Military Families Week" on Wednesday, April 13, using cause modules on the AOL.com homepage to highlight nonprofit organizations helping military families. With its mission of connecting military and their families to resources for transition from battlefield to...
Read More »Honorary Founders Vince Gill and Amy Grant Headline AARP Article
Honorary Challenge America Founders Vince Gill and Amy Grant were highlighted in AARP Magazine, in its May/June 2011 issue. The article chronicles various aspects of their lives, including their charitable efforts, including Challenge America: "..in 2009 Gill and Grant hosted a Kennedy Center concert to help launch Challenge America. The nonprofit assists veterans — many wounded — in making the...
Read More »Challenge America Attends Veterans Resource Forum in Pueblo, CO
Challenge America attended the Veterans Resource Forum at Pueblo Community College on Saturday, March 26th. This event was a great way for veterans to learn up-to-date information in veterans' benefits, including housing, health and even educational benefits. Click here to read more about the event.
Challenge America Privileged to Speak at Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club Meeting
Challenge America had the honor of speaking to the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club on Wednesday, March 23 in Parker, CO. This was a great opportunity to meet and inform Rotary members of Challenge America and our mission.
The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker was charted in June 2006. Their origins began with their parent club, Parker Rotary, when their members realized the need for a...
Read More »Dr. Dan Continues Continues his Excursion in Erbil, Iraq
LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., brigade surgeon for the “Enhanced” Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at Camp Taji, Iraq, and spokesperson and advisor for Challenge America, continues his video blog series as he and his unit prepare to transition from deployed life back to the States. “Dr. Dan,” as he is affectionately known, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a soldier’s life on...
Read More »Students Create St. Patrick’s Day Cards for Veterans
Challenge America was happy to help connect a package of St. Patricks day cards and candy sent from the students from the "Supporting Our Soldiers" Club, at Nixa Junior High in Nixa, Missouri to veterans at the Bo Matthews Training Center and The Fourth Quarter apartment complex in Denver. The students have sent us three packages: two during the Christmas season, and one for Valentines Day,...
Read More »Dr. Dan Tours Erbil, Iraq in his Latest Video Blog
LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., brigade surgeon for the “Enhanced” Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at Camp Taji, Iraq, and spokesperson and advisor for Challenge America, continues his video blog series as he and his unit prepare to transition from deployed life back to the States. “Dr. Dan,” as he is affectionately known, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a soldier’s life on...
Read More »Challenge America featured on Military Events
Challenge America is honored to now featured on the Miltiary Events homepage.
Military Events.US is part of Blacktie, LLC. Blacktie is a national company headquartered in Denver, Colorado that provides nonprofits with proven online solutions for raising money, lowering costs and bringing people together. The company has worked with thousands of nonprofits to help make donor outreach and fundraising efforts easier and more productive.
Read More »AT&T Looking to Hire Transitioning Military and Spouses
AT&T, a G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employer, wants to hire transitioning military and their spouses. Challenge America is happy to point career seeking service members and their families in the right direction. Check out the following opportunities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota:
AT&T Full-Time Retail Sales Consultant – Kyle, SD
AT&T Part-Time Retail Sales...
Read More »Newest Video from Dr. Dan’s Video Blog Series
LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., brigade surgeon for the “Enhanced” Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at Camp Taji, Iraq, and spokesperson and advisor for Challenge America, continues his video blog series as he and his unit prepare to transition from deployed life back to the States. “Dr. Dan,” as he is affectionately known, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a soldier’s life...
Challenge America Attends Ribbon Cutting for ‘The Fourth Quarter’
Challenge America had the priviledged opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for 'The Fourth Quarter', a 36-unit apartment complex which primarly homeless veterans will call home. The Fourth Quarter Partners - led by former NFL stars William "Bo" Matthews and Claudie D. Minor, Jr. and Denver's Road Home Program, headlined the inspiring ceremony, which included Denver Mayor Guillermo...
Read More »Latest Video from Dr. Dan’s Video Blog Series
LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., brigade surgeon for the “Enhanced” Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at Camp Taji, Iraq, and spokesperson and advisor for Challenge America, continues his video blog series as he and his unit prepare to transition from deployed life back to the States. “Dr. Dan,” as he is affectionately known, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a soldier’s life on...
Read More »PRESS RELEASE: Challenge America Shares Video Blog from LTC Dr. Daniel Johnston in Iraq
Denver, Colo. (February 15, 2011) – Sharing the day-to-day reality of soldiers’ lives during the last months of deployment in a hostile environment, Challenge America is connecting our country’s military to homeland via a weekly video blog produced by Dr. Daniel T. Johnston, LTC, US Army, MC. “Dr. Dan,” as he is known, is a longtime supporter and spokesperson for Challenge America.
“I want...
Read More »Challenge America featured on Rotary Club of Michigan City, IN Website
Challenge America is honored to be featured on the Rotary Club of Michigan City's website. The Rotary Club has 33,000 clubs worldwide, who play an active role to help improve communities. We would like to thank Jim Scott of the Michigan City Rotary Club for his efforts in making Challenge America featured on their website.
Read More »Challenge America featured on PR Newswire in support of Milicruit’s Veterans Virtual Career Fair
UBM Studios Milicruit, the recognized leader for virtual career fairs for veterans, today announced that its Veterans Virtual Career Fair is supported by Challenge America. The Veterans Virtual Career Fair is open to all active duty personnel, veterans and military spouses and will showcase dozens of industry leading employers and government agencies who are committed to helping veterans find...
Read More »Challenge America is Now Featured on Hulu.com and tvguide.com
Challenge America is now featured on Hulu.com and tvguide.com! Check out the full video, which features Challenge America honorary founder and music star Amy Grant, country music legend Charlie Daniels, and touching stories from wounded veterans and their families.
Read More »Study by Challenge America spokesperson LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., Could Save Lives and Money
Challenge America spokesperson LTC Daniel T. Johnston, M.D., is conducting a two-month double blind placebo study to determine if supplementing soldiers’ diets with omega-3 can improve their mental health and stress resilience. The results of this research could help to stop hundreds of service personnel committing suicide and save billions of dollars. Click here to read the full article, and learn more about Dr. Dan's research.
Read More »Challenge America Spokesperson LTC Daniel Johnston, M.D., Launches Video Blog from Iraq
Challenge America spokesperson LTC Daniel T. Johnston, M.D., currently serving in Iraq, has launched a video blog series on www.challengeamerica.com, sharing with everyone in the States what deployed life is like in Iraq as he and his unit prepare to transition from the battlefield to life in the U.S. Follow "Dr. Dan" on the Challenge America website and on the Challenge America YouTube channel, and leave comments/messages for Dr. Dan.
Read More »Challenge America Connects Donor to Navy Families in Need
From Antigone Doucette, Coordinator, Navy Safe Harbor
In mid December, I received a telephone call from Geneva Templeton of Challenge America. She had been contacted by the lawyer of a donor in Florida who wanted to donate to a Navy family but remain anonymous. Safe Harbor staff Kelly Dempsey, Family Coordinator, worked with the donor, who made a very generous donation, and families to...
Read More »Challenge America Attends LifeQuest Transitions 1st Annual Holiday Salute and Fundraising Event
Challenge America was honored to be an invited guest to the 1st Annual Holiday Salute and Fundraising Event by LifeQuest Transitions and Thanks Troops Foundation, Wednesday, December 15th in Colorado Springs, CO. This event gave thanks and paid tribute to those who have helped LifeQuest Transitions and Thanks Troops Foundation achieve success this past year in transforming the lives of those...
Read More »Challenge America Privileged to Participate in UVC Monthly Meeting
The Challenge America staff was honored to attend the UVC (United Veterans Committee of Colorado) monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 14. This was a great opportunity for the Challenge America staff to meet other various veteran organizations, as well as keep up to date with current happenings around the community.
The United Veterans Committee of Colorado (UVC) and the Coalition of...
Read More »Challenge America Honored to Attend the VFW Post 1 “Founders Day Banquet”
Challenge America was honored to be invited by Post Commander Izzy Abbass to attend the VFW Post 1 "Founders Day Banquet" in Denver, CO, on Sunday, December 5, commemorating 111 years of Post 1's service to veterans. The theme of the evening was "Women in the Military," honoring female veterans and their long-time service in the military.
VFW Post 1 is a very unique post, in that it was the...
Read More »Challenge America spokesperson LTC Daniel T. Johnston, M.D., highlighted on Stars and Stripes
Challenge America spokesperson LTC Daniel T. Johnston, M.D., and his study to determine if supplementing deployed soldiers’ diets with fish oil capsules will improve their mood and combat stress symptoms, was highlighted on Stars and Stripes this week.
Dr. (Lt. Col.) Daniel Johnston came up with the idea after attending a Department of Defense-hosted conference last year where government and...
Read More »Warrior Gateway and Challenge America Resource Directory Featured in Article
Federal Computer Week, an online government strategic website, highlights Warrior Gateway's new portal, which allows veterans and caregivers easy access to whatever resources they need. This portal is accessible through the Challenge America website, under the Resource Directory. The goal of the portal is to bring together data and resources that are spread across databases and websites and...
Read More »SSG (R) John Daniel Shannon’s Story Featured in San Angelo Standard Times
SSG (R) John Daniel Shannon, husband of Challenge America spokesperson Torrey Shannon, was featured in a recent San Angelo Standard Times article. The article details the story of how Dan, as he is known to friends and family, was injured in Iraq and of how he has overcome numerous obstacles since his return. Click here for the full story.
Read More »Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Awarded Medal of Honor
Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta became the first living Medal of Honor recipient of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars on Tuesday, November 16. Sgt. Guinta rescued two members of his squad during an ambush on Oct. 25, 2007 while fighting in Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, Giunta never broke a stride while rescuing the two wounded soldiers. Even under fierce gunfire, the sergeant...
Read More »Navy Medicine Makes Strides in Treatment, Research Studies of TBI, PTSD
Navy Medicine continues to make strides in the treatment of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) among wounded service members. According to Dr. Wayman Cheatham, special assistant for medical research to the Navy Surgeon General and director of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery's Navy Medicine Research and Development Center, technologies such as functional...
Read More »Challenge America Chevrolet Silverado Highlighted in SEMA Show
The Challenge America Chevrolet Silverado was highlighted in the SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. This amazing machine, adorned with Challenge America logos, was put together by Nic Ashby. "We’re all on Cloud 9 because SEMA was a huge success for Challenge America in promoting the needs of our veterans," stated Ashby. The goal of the project was...
Read More »Challenge America Honorary Co-Founder Amy Grant Helps in Sending Holiday Greetings to Military
Amy Grant, along with Pitney Bowes Inc. and the American Red Cross are joined by thousands of others in sending holiday greeting cards to military members, veterans and military families. Check out the full article right here: http://ow.ly/391E7.
Read More »Challenge America Now Listed on Causecast.org’s “Salute to Service” Campaign
Challenge America is now listed on both www.causecast.org and www.salutetoservice.org! This Veterans' Day see what Causecast is doing to salute our heroes: http://ow.ly/38pJ1.
Read More »Town Square Production & Challenge America Collaborate at SEMA Show Chevrolet Booth in Vegas
November 2-5, at the invitation of Chevrolet, Town Square Production in collaboration with Challenge America will be filming Nicholas Ashby, a Sergeant with the California National Guard, and a number of remarkable wounded veterans at the SEMA Show Chevrolet Booth in Las Vegas. We are thrilled to be a part of this incredible, upcoming event! For more information on the event, please visit: http://ow.ly/30thD
Read More »Challenge America Spokesperson, Torrey Shannon, Featured in The Huffington Post
Challenge America spokesperson and writer Torrey Shannon, who is also the executive director of the nonprofit organization Cleaning for Heroes (http://cleaningforheroes.org/) had an article featured on The Huffington Post on October 4th. We congratulate Torrey and thank her for her many contributions to injured military and their families. To read her article, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/torrey-shannon/heroes-come-in-many-forms_b_747887.html.
Read More »Challenge America Spokesperson, Dr. Dan Johnston, Receives Army Approval to Conduct Study on Omega-3
Challenge America spokesperson Dr. Daniel Johnston receives approval from the Army medical review board to conduct a study on Omega-3 supplement. (http://ow.ly/2Qi19)
Read More »Sharecare.com Launches!
Sharecare.com launches! In our effort to continuously provide those we serve with the latest opportunities in managing all aspects of their health, Challenge America is excited to announce its partnership with Sharecare, a new online health and wellness resource that provides a place for everyone from consumers to healthcare experts to “share care.” Sharecare simplifies the search for health...
Read More »Challenge America Announced as Partner on New Sharecare Website
Challenge America and its partnership with Sharecare was highlighted in Sharecare's press release in advance of the soon-to-be-announced launch of its new, interactive Web 3.0 platform. (http://ow.ly/2LTan)
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