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TESTIMONIALS
Why Should You Join Veterans Advantage?
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I
can see how much you and your company really care about
our Veterans by the efficiency of activating the accounts
and the wonderful customer service rendered. In my opinion,
this is more important than the benefits offered. You
make it a breeze for our Veterans to use the benefits
in a timely fashion and with minimum effort. This means
so much to my hubby.
From
the time of registration, I was very impressed with
the kind and helpful service we received. We certainly
will pass the word on to other Veterans we know. They
deserve every benefit that comes their way.
Thank
you again for your wonderful company and for being
there
for our Veterans!
P.D.
Laguna Niguel, CA
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My father served 23 years and my grandfather served 22 years for our great country -- both as career Marines.
They did not see this type of collaborative kindness in their lives.
For all you do, Thank you!
MCH, USAF
Redondo Beach, CA
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You’ve got a true [customer service] professional at your company. I had inquired about the VA travel benefits. The individual with whom I had conversations is a person true to her word. Most often when communicating on the Web you’re lost in the shuffle. I was not!
I was kept informed on every step of the way.
VG
San Diego, CA
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The
membership came in handy when we were doing "The Wire" because
we used to go down there (New York to Baltimore)
all the time. It gave me a great deal (on Amtrak).
John Doman,
Star of HBO's "The Wire" television show
USMC, Vietnam Veteran
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Just a quick note to let you know that I took advantage of our Veterans Advantage benefit with North American Van Lines, and I can't thank you and them enough for such a fantastic benefit!!
They
treated me with all the care and courtesy of a "full-fare" client,
there was not one short cut, everyone I had contact
with was professional and couldn't have been nicer,
my furniture was stored then delivered completely
intact, and they saved me over ten thousand dollars
on a move from San Diego to Chicago.
It was a very lucky day for me when I discovered Veterans Advantage!!
E. T.,
Chicago, IL
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Please be advised that I
have been a member since 1/28/2008. I saved $195.90
on my stay at the Roadway Inn on Eddy & Franklin
Streets in San Francisco, CA, during the six-day
period from 17/02/08 and 22/02/08. Regular rate was
$97.65 per night while my Veterans Advantage rate
was $65.00 per night. My first time saving with my
Veterans Advantage benefits more than paid for my
membership to 2011, plus some savings left over.
A great deal.
D. S., San Francisco, CA
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Thank you for a superior program. I have seen many and tried a few and none compare to yours in service and savings.
JF, USMC
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Thank you very much for your very rapid response to my inquiry. I support your organization and appreciate what it has done for us Vets. I hope your membership triples this year.
K.S., Meridian, Miss
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I did order from the Apple Store though Veterans Advantage and received the discount! It amounted to almost $50 off after I used the discount to purchase iPod and accessories! Since no else I've found offers a discount on iPod I was very pleased!
T.R.
Garrison, NY
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Just wanted to say thank you! My husband recently had a physical and was prescribed several medications. I just calculated the savings and on just 3 brand name medications alone, we saved over $23.00. These savings will be on a monthly basis!
C.B.
Palm Coast, FL
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Ordered almost $4000 of Dell computer hardware. Nice savings.
G.B.
Irvine, CA
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Aloha Mr. Higgins!
Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you, very much) for the great service you, and your company continue to provide us with. I salute you sir! You can count on my help 24/7.
Please take care of yourself and
your Ohana (family). God bless you, your Ohana, and
yes... God bless AMERICA too!
Aloha, H. Q. in Hawaii
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As an advocate and lobbyist for Veterans and military
issues here in Washington, I have the opportunity to
see and hear a lot throughout of what is going on around
the country while visiting with old friends during Rolling
Thunder weekend. The military community is a very tight
knit group of people and this weekend I witnessed something
very special... your promotion of Veterans Advantage!
Which
is why I am writing to you... THANK YOU! It is so heartwarming
to see someone create something this special to give
back to those who put on a uniform. Recruiting companies
to give back to our Veterans and military is very special.
It's about time.
I
will send out a blast to all Veterans on my list and
direct them to your site in an effort to help say thank
you to our veterans. Good luck! If there is anything
I can do to help you and your venture, please let me
know.
E.K.
Washington, D.C.
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Just wanted to add thanks and that the drug plan
is
terrific. My wife went to the drug store and saved
$26
today .
J.Y.
DeLeon Springs, FL
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I just saved $180.00 on 4 nights of
lodging in Washington, D.C. by using the Veteran's Advantage
card. The SAME room at the SAME hotel was $129.00 per
night at a so-called discount web-site, but only $84.00
per night using the Veteran's Advantage Hotel Reservation
Network, your sponsor. Wow. Since I signed up for my
Veteran's Advantage card, I have saved
nearly $400.00 in lodging and transportation expenses,
and that's money in MY pocket. Thanks!
D.B.
Collinsville, IL
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I was only in the National Guard during
the Viet Nam war but gained veteran status. I am presently
a member of the Veteran's Advantage and have been traveling
on Amtrak using the Veteran's Advantage discounts. My
wife and I use Amtrak to pick up our grand children
and drop them off some 600 miles from our home to them.
The Veteran's Advantage discount has been wonderfully
appreciated. We are now looking into traveling to other
areas on the Amtrak. It is because of your service that
we have found a wonderful and relaxing means of travel
in our country. Thank you for your wonderful work.
J.M.R.
Leona Valley, CA
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You
have established an outstanding advantage for us Veterans.
We did serve our Country and it great to see how you
have been able to get industry to support us. I have
traveled on Amtrak and taken the discounts--WOW--what
a deal. ...I have SAVED much more that I paid for membership.
Scott, thank you so very much.
W.H.
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Hello all staff at Veterans
Advantage,
I just wanted to say "Thank You" from my heart, I am
a 'Nam Vet with total disability, and your organization
has been a great help to me. Please take a moment of
your time and believe that I am not the only Vet that
feels this way. May God Bless and Keep You.
M.W.
Kalamazoo, MI
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About a year and a half ago I wrote
letter to Amtrak about my trip around the country and
the service and my experiences along the way. I sent
a separate note to the marketing dept. about how many
vets I encountered on this round the country trip. The
letter asked for a program and discounts for Vets because
they loved the trains and were great ambassadors for
rail passenger service.
I am astounded at what you have done
with this idea. It's wonderful. Each time I look at
the site I see new improvements. Scott, I don't know
when you got involved with this project but I am sure
it is your leadership that have moved things along.
I am glad there is a name (yours) the public can contact.
R.S.
Minneapolis, MN
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I am sure I speak for most of us guys
out here that sincerely appreciate the job you're doing
and the benefits we can reap from your efforts.
THANK YOU, PAL!
P.K.
West Lafayette, IN
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I
just wanted to thank you for offering such a great service,
I have been a member less than a week and I have saved
$20.00 per night on hotel reservations. So, my membership
has paid for itself! I can't wait to see what I save
on next!
I
am going get my Dad to join too!
S.S.
Portland, OR
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The
relationship between Amtrak and Veterans Advantage has
been a godsend. The affordability of travel has allowed
me to see my family more than once a month. I pray that
you continue this benefit.
C.R.
California, MD
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Hello to everyone at the Veterans
Advantage Team. I need just a little of your help.
My name is Alan C Kifer. I'm a very satisfied member
and a three year extended membership member (including
my wife Nory, daughter Skye, and son Aaron). My car
was recently vandalized and my briefcase stolen [amongst
other things], and need replacement cards for me and
my family members. I have moved to Houston Texas and
the new contact number is xxx-8797. I use
my benefits a lot, especially with business travel
on Continental and the Dell computer discount program
too. Just to name a few. Thank you for these invaluable
benefits in the program and your assistance.
A.C.K. PS.
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Having a site like this, devoted to a purpose such
as this..
This is what our men and women need to come home to.
They need to know about this site, and reminded of
this site, so they don't forget.
They are appreciated!!
R.P.
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Thank you for your assistance.
I have completed the required paperwork and will be
mailing it. I appreciate your services however due
to my current employment schedule I am unable to utilize
the cards to make the cost effective. I have every
intention of applying and using your card in the near
future. Thank you for a superior program. I have seen
many and tried a few and none compare to yours in service
and savings.
Future customer
J.L.F
GySgt(R)
USMC
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To Sarah R and all who helped,
You folks are awesome!
I had little to no hope that anything would be accomplished.
Yet I gave it a try, and you came through in a big
way.
Thank you so much and have a great weekend!
S.J. Dick
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It was a pleasure to talk to you
today. You answered all my questions concerning my
membership. Both my wife and I have been members' I
Believe for over two years. I served in the Army, and
wife is a former Marine. We served in the first gulf
war. I am still serving in the Ohio Military Reserve
as a Chaplains Assistant.
In Ohio Military Reserve
many are prior service like myself, and I have told
about this outstanding organization that I belong too.
And they have looked into it, as far as I know to date
4 others have joined VA. They liked the idea that this
deals with Veterans and their family members. Not too
many other organizations have this.
I travel every
6 months to Los Angeles by Amtrak. I cannot tell you
how much I have saved thanks to VA. We have used VA
when the entire family traveled to California as well.
Once again when we stay at a hotel and use it for car
rentals. We saved thousands dollars when we used it
as a family. And again this summer when we go on a
family vacation we will be using it. We will be traveling
to Gettysburg and New York. Right now this family uses
VA more than AAA. The only reason for AAA is the towing
services they offer. But the way you guys are going
it may come to this, eventually you guys may out shine
AAA. Again thanks for all the good things that VA offers.
Sincerely
J.C.l.
Veteran
U.S. Army 76-78
Army Reserve 85-91 (Desert Storm)
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Thank you very much. Veterans Advantage has been extremely
rewarding to me. I am very elated to be a member. The
services and benefits are spectacular.
C.F.H
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Dear Veterans Advantage,
As a winner of tickets to the Freedoms Foundation
Leavey Awards gala, I want to thank you for a wonderful
and inspirational night. From the Fife and Drum Corps
entrance and Timmy's singing of the National Anthem,
to the awards presentation and barbershop quartet,
it was truly a memorable and educational night. Dr.
Evgeny Pavlovich Velikhov's speech on his work with
Junior Achievement in Russia was especially interesting.
Again, thank you for the wonderful night.
Semper Fi,
B.L.
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I want to personally thank you and all the North American
Employees that provided a smooth and effortless move.
I know it took a combination effort and it was short
notice, but I was extremely impressed with North American.
I also know that it was short notice to the extreme.
My hat is off to all of you, I would recommend North
American to anyone that asks.
Lou, our driver from Cord, was super great, he was
on such a tough schedule working at the last minute
and I did not mind being flexible with my schedule.
The loaders from Beltman and unloaders from Cord were
outstanding. My mother-in-law was extremely impressed
here in St Louis when they stopped and introduced themselves
to her. She was amazed at how professional and how
much courtesy they showed. I can't say enough about
them, I would recommend Lou, our driver, to anyone
that needs to move.
The only bad thing I have to say is about packing,
there seemed to be some issue with what was supposed
to be packed and what was actually packed. It all worked
out in the end, but I think if the packing would have
been correct that the moved would have been a little
smoother as far as time goes. But I was really ecstatic
about the way things were loaded and even more so when
things were unloaded. This is our fourth move, with
twice as much household goods as any of the 3 before
combined, it went much smoother and less headache than
any of the others.
Please pass on my wish to be a reference for your
superb service.
T.C.W.
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I spent over 10 years in
the Marine Corps and I am one proud American. About
a month ago my wife was upset that there are no companies
that offer discounts or assist Veterans. She went
on to saying that there are men and women who have
given their time, bodies and some of their lives
to give us the freedoms we have today, and yet nobody
thanks them. In today’s
society, businesses would rather hire a 23-year old
kid who spent 4 years partying getting his degree instead
of a 23-year old kid who has held the responsibility
of others’ lives in his hands. When we discovered
Veterans Advantage yesterday she and I were excited
and signed up right away. This is a company that shows
its pride in America by supporting those who have given
us so much.
Semper Fi
R.L.T. II
Former Sgt. USMC
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The relationship between Veterans Advantage and Amtrak
has been a godsend. The affordability of travel has
allowed me to see my family more than once a month.
I pray that you continue this benefit.
Thanks
Charles
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Thank you for taking the time to write us. I can see
how much you and your company really care about our
veterans by the efficiency of activating the accounts
and the wonderful customer service rendered. In my
opinion, this is more important than the benefits offered.
You make it a breeze for our Veterans to use the benefits
in a timely fashion and with minimum effort. This means
so much to my hubby!
From the time of registration, I was very impressed
with the kind and helpful service we received. We certainly
will pass the word on to other veterans we know. They
deserve every benefit that comes their way.
Thank you, again, for your wonderful company and for
being there for our veterans!
God bless you and your company,
P.Di.F
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Just wanted to add thanks also that the drug plan
is terrific my wife went to drug store and saved $26
today.
John
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Hello Scott,
Many thanks, was able to order almost $4000 of Dell
computer hardware. Nice savings. Thanks again.
G.B.
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Hi Scott,
I just want to thank you for all that you are doing
for the Veterans. I really loved serving my Country
and so did my Husband. My son is now in the Navy
actually he just graduated from Great Lakes this
month. I have already used my card to travel with
Amtrak to visit my sister in N.C. Again thanks for
all you are doing.
B. and D. N.
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Dear Scott;
Thanks for letting me be part of this valuable program.
I read each E-mail you send—word for word—like
it very much.
Regards and thanks
D.W.C.
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Subject: Outstanding Service
Thank you for taking time this morning to speak with
me in regards to services offered by Veterans Advantage.
As I stated to you on the
phone, I am an independent contractor. I work mainly
from home via telephone and my phone bills for long
distance average between $200 and $300 per month.
I am currently with AT&T and
the cheapest rate is 7 cents per minute. As you can
tell, 3.9 cents per minute would save me approx $100
to $150 per month. Obviously, this is a substantial
savings for me!
Also, I do have one customer in the NYC area that
I visit at least once a month. I use to drive to the
city as it costs around $75 to take Amtrak from Albany
to Penn Station. I now use my Veterans Advantage savings
and take the train for 1/2 price. This is great, I
can work on the train and actually get to the city
rested and relaxed for a busy day ahead. Also, I use
to have a 3 hr drive home and at 7pm at night it seemed
to be even longer. I can take the 6pm train out of
the city and am home by 10pm. It is great.
We have also used the AVIS discount several times
for both business and personal use. As a matter of
fact, I am making a reservation today for our vacation
next month. We are looking into using the hotel discount
also.
Thanks again for all your help!! This is a great service.
K.B.
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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage
and Amtrak
Mr. Higgins
Your request that I contact My
Elected Officials will be honored!!
I am the Rhode Island State Council
President of The Vietnam Veterans of America and also
the President of my local Chapter. Forwarding your
note to the Membership will be a pleasure and at the
next State Council meeting I will bring up the topic
under new business. If we here in Rhode Island can
help in other ways feel free to call on us!!
In Service To America,
Rhode Island
State Council Presiden,t Vietnam Veterans of America
L.A.G.
1st AIR CALVARY 9/1CAV
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Keep up the great work, Scott.
I know it is a tedious and difficult task. I am sure
I speak for most of us guys that sincerely appreciate
the job you’re
doing and the benefits we can reap from your efforts.
THANK YOU, PAL!
P.K.
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Scott,
Keep up the good work. I know
I certainly appreciate the benefits offered to me by
your organization because of my Veterans status.
Thanks again.
R.H.
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Subject:
Re: Your Veterans Advantage Newsletter
I just wanted
to say "Thank You" from my
heart, I am a Nam vet with total disability, and your
organization has been a great help to me...Please
take a moment of your time and believe that I am not
the only Vet that feels this way.
M.W.
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Subject: Re: Your Veterans Advantage Newsletter
Hello Scott:
I myself am very pleased with the newsletter.
It's informative & has lots of discounts.
Keep up the good work!
Curtis
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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage Info
Scott,
Thank you so much for your responsiveness to this matter.
Much appreciated! And yes, I have told my veteran friends
about this wonderful benefit. Again, thanks.
K.H.
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I have for some time, wondered why veterans who are
100% permanently disabled out of service to their country,
combat related especially, are not honored in this
way. My husband is such a man, and raising a family;
subsisting on disability--as he requires a great deal
of care, is not easy at all.
When he left the army after
18 years, as a field grade officer, his education
and skills could've landed him a 6 figure income
were it not for the fact that he was rendered 100%
disabled. This is just a letter to give anybody there
that cares a chance to think or respond or whatever.
Not many really care. Not many even realize how many
wars have gone on unreported, while American servicemen
fought, died, or had their lives changed forever.
They got no attention from the press, as these wars
were often "classified".
Their lips are zipped, and they ask for nothing.
Many thanks,
J.V.
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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage: A New Program for
our nation's Veterans
Thanks for the insight on your
program. 26 million veterans with no voice is a good
reason for your program. I will pass the word for you.
I too am disappointed that a veteran that served 10
years before me and right on the heels if the Korean
War cannot enjoy the benefits that I have taken for
granted all these years. They too put their lives at
risk just serving our country and being there. May
they long be able to enjoy benefits your organization
is putting together for them.
Have a Great Day
Richard
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Subject: Veterans program at Amtrak
About a year and a half ago I wrote letter to Amtrak
about my trip around the country and the service and
my experiences along the way. I sent a separate note
to the marketing dept. about how many vets I encountered
on this round the country trip. The letter asked for
a program and discounts for vets because they loved
the trains and were great ambassadors for rail passenger
service.
I am astounded at what you
have done with this idea. It’s wonderful. Each
time I look at the site I see new improvements. Scott
I don't know when you got involved with this project
but I am sure it is your leadership that have moved
things along. I am glad there is a name (yours) the
public can contact.
One other idea I have is to find train buffs who are
also vets who might travel with the trains and who
could be sort of unpaid ambassadors or travelers aid
(could be attached to the traveler Aid organization)
I am sure they could have a cell Phone to help those
in need make contact with someone ahead. There a lot
of public relations sort of problems the crew cannot
always handle. Confused seniors may need only someone
to talk to or explain things. They may be just the
person to give a bit of local color over the PA system
about some historical site on the route. I am so happy
to see my Idea has come to this and you are improving
on it all the time.
Sincerely
R.A.S.
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