STARBUCKS, HBO AND CHASE RECOGNIZE STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA WHILE SALUTING U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS VETERANS DAY THE CONCERT FOR VALOR Co-Sponsors Celebrate Veteran Service Organizations as Part of a First-of-Its-Kind Event Washington, D.C. - Student Veterans of America has been recognized by Starbucks, HBO and Chase, co-sponsors of THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, for outstanding service and support of veterans and their families. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of Americas veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be presented live on HBO this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th. (7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT). As part of the event, Student Veterans of America will be one of 16 veteran service organizations (VSOs) highlighted for outstanding service and support of veterans and their families. An advisory committee led by Co-Chairs Admiral Mike Mullen and Secretary Robert Gates and comprised of thought leaders and passionate supporters of VSOs was assembled to make these selections. The committee used a thoughtful selection process, and identified outstanding VSOs that address one of the following core pillars of successful transition for veterans and their families: employment, education, health and wellness, and reintegration. Additional committee members include executives at Starbucks, HBO, JP Morgan Chase, and the Schultz Family Foundation. Student Veterans of America is proud to join Starbucks, HBO and JP Morgan Chase in honoring Americas servicemen and women with THE CONCERT FOR VALOR this Veterans Day, Student Veterans of America President and CEO D. Wayne Robinson says of the event. We at Student Veterans of America work diligently every day to assist yesterdays warriors become todays scholars and tomorrows leaders, and are grateful for the support on this day of recognition for Americas veterans. As co-sponsors of the event, Starbucks, HBO and Chase provide a national stage for ensuring that veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans gratitude is genuine. The concert will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and entertainment, including Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, as well as special appearances by Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg, among many others. theconcertforvalor/
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