July 31, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Veterans who are transitioning from active military service into civilian life face a unique set of challenges. While many appreciate the opportunities they have to be with family again and to concentrate on old interests and hobbies, some veterans find they have changed while in service. These individuals need to find resources that can help … [Read more...]
5 Prime Military Benefits Many Veterans Don’t Know
July 29, 2015, by Rachelle Wilber - As of 2014, there are over 21 million veterans residing within the United States. Many of these individuals and their families have enjoyed benefits such as the GI Bill, but they might not realize just how much they are missing out on. Here is a look at five veteran benefits that you may not know about. Certification Programs The GI … [Read more...]
Blue Star Museums Offers Free Admission to Military Families at 2,000+ Museums Nationwide
May 23, 2014, WASHINGTON, DC - NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa and Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet announced the fifth annual launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s service … [Read more...]
American Lake Veterans Golf Course
It was a neglected old golf course that had been serving our military since the time it was built around 1955, most likely by Veterans Administration maintenance workers. The U.S. Government discontinued funding for VA golf courses in 1995, the course became sun-scorched and almost unusable due to the broken sprinkler system and a lack of funding for general maintenance. Once … [Read more...]
Blue Star Museums: FREE Admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
May 19, 2011 By Glenn Selby With summer nearly upon us, I know we are all busily planning our summer activities to take advantage of some well-earned time off with family and friends. While there are many great deals available to our military members and families thanks to the generosity of our communities, I wanted to highlight one program in particular that I feel is rich … [Read more...]