July 28, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner – In 2009, Erin Shinseki, the then-Veterans Affairs Secretary, ran a large campaign on veteran homelessness in an effort to bring the number of homeless veterans down to zero by 2016 and the number of medical claims processed to 100 percent. Neither goal has been met but new systems have been put into place and the numbers are looking better … [Read more...]
Four Coping Mechanisms for the Recently Deployed
July 26, 2017, by Amanda Wilks – According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 people in the general population of the USA suffer from a mental illness in a given year. In the military community, that statistic jumps up to 1 in 4. Coping mechanisms are a way to provide psychological comfort when faced with an environmental stressor. There are healthy and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make the Social Security Application Process Smoother
July 20, 2017, by Dixie Somers – Filing for disability insurance through Social Security can be a complex process, and it's not uncommon for applicants to be rejected the first time and have to appeal before getting accepted. With these five strategies, you can help make the application process go more smoothly when you need to apply for Social Security. 1. Have Your … [Read more...]
How to Pick Your MOS
JULY 20, 2017 - Whether you are still in high school or college, it’s crucial to decide on your career path before graduating. Many people are really passionate about serving their country and eventually joined the army. There are so many jobs in the military with amazing benefits, but it shouldn’t be your last resort because of unemployment issues or the inability to make up … [Read more...]
Military Education – How To Get Promoted Faster in the Army
July 7, 2017, by Robert Everett - If you ask yourself “how to get promoted faster in the army,” this article is just for you. The promotion to sergeant or staff sergeant can be achieved by earning promotion points (200 maximum) through military education. To gain points, you need to attend military training classes (for example, WLC or BNCOC, etc.). You can also earn 100 points … [Read more...]