October 7, 2010 What started with just ten B&Bs participating has grown to more than 400 inns across 40 states and Canada this year. Bed and breakfast innkeepers wanted a way to expand their reach as well as say thank you to those who serve. They developed a free room program that has grown exponentially. Each bed and breakfast inn is offering a free room to Veterans in … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
Education for Military
October 6, 2010 The GI Bill is a fantastic military benefit that helps all military personnel attend college and go on to have exciting, successful careers. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $81,756 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during the first year of service. As of August 1, 2009, … [Read more...]
Can I Communicate with My Spouse During Basic Training?
When a person decides to join the military, the first aspect of training is referred to as basic training or boot camp. The length of basic training differs based on the service he joins. While he/she is in basic training, communication will be very limited and you will not be allowed to see them under normal circumstances. During basic training, it is imperative that their … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Military with Asthma?
When a person joins the military, regardless of branch, medical history is part of the enlistment process. In addition to providing a detailed medical history, the recruit must also undergo a thorough medical exam by a physician at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station). There are multiple conditions that can disqualify someone from military service. In the past, … [Read more...]
Can the Military Access All Criminal History Records?
Reviewing criminal history is a part of the enlistment process for all branches of the military. Each branch of service has different standards for what constitutes a disqualification from service based on criminal history. All branches of services are able to approve waivers for most minor offenses that have been committed in the recruit's past. Waivers for major offenses … [Read more...]