November 17, 2016, by Anica Oaks – The first veteran's program to offer education benefits that could be transferred to a service member's dependents came with the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. This bill has been used by well over 900,000 service members, their dependents and their spouses between 2000 and 2012. The G.I. Bill and Education Some lawmakers are proposing that the … [Read more...]
Joining Forces – A Call To Action
JOINING FORCES – A CALL TO ACTION TO AMERICANS TO SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES Since April 2011, Joining Forces has led to the hiring or training of more than 1.4 million veterans and military spouses, ended veteran homelessness in states across the country, and provided 60,000 military-connected students with support and educational … [Read more...]
2016 Veterans Day Discounts & Meal Deals
Veterans Day is just a few days away! We know that not every Veteran wants to be thanked for their service, but who doesn't like a good deal?! Here is a list of just some of the deals and freebies that are offered to you this Veterans Day. 2016 Veterans Day Discounts AARP AARP is offering up to a 30% membership discount for veterans, their families, and anyone interested … [Read more...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About VA Home Loans
November 9, 2016, by Melissa McAllister - The Department of Veterans Affairs can point to an impressive statistic that speaks to the honor they show to this country’s servicemembers: Of the 22 million Veterans in the United States, 21 million have a VA mortgage. While the financial benefits of a VA loan are significant, many Veterans do not fully understand how these benefits … [Read more...]
Life in the Battlefield Veterans During and After Deployment
November 9, 2016, by Patrick Ward - Giving service to your country is the ultimate duty one can commit in times when armed conflict is broadly pronounced. A brave officer has to be away from his or her children and family to prove his commitment to a promised service. Veterans had withstood all the possible endeavors and undertakings one can imagine. However, we are not even … [Read more...]