December 2012 By Wallace McBride, Fort Jackson Leader FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- The first few weeks of Basic Combat Training can be disorienting for new Soldiers. If changes in environment and responsibilities weren't confusing enough, there's also a battery of new skills and disciplines to be learned in a short amount of time. Drill sergeants often find themselves answering … [Read more...]
Website Informs Employers Seeking to Hire Veterans
December 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The Labor Department, in concert with two other federal agencies, has provided a tool to guide potential employers seeking to hire disabled veterans, a Labor Department official said today. John K. Moran, deputy assistant secretary of labor for veterans’ … [Read more...]
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier’s Benefits
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier's Benefits Our veterans are treasured members of society. After serving our country selflessly, they are entitled to certain benefits. As Veterans Affairs Department oversees these benefits, our veterans are offered medical, dental and discount programs to keep them healthy. Now the VA is expanding their benefits to include 5 … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Work at Home Options
December 2012 Military Spouse Work at Home Options Military spouses may find it difficult to work outside of the house. This is for a variety of reasons. Most military couples have small children or have children in school. This limits the amount of time that a military spouse may have to devote to work outside of the home. Though some military bases do offer military spouse … [Read more...]
Handling the Holidays with an Active-Duty Spouse
December 2012 Handling the Holidays with an Active-duty Spouse The holidays are time for family and when someone cannot be home with you, it can make things seem pretty dismal. When you have a spouse that is on active-duty in the military, even if they are home, they may not be able to spend the day with you. If they are not at home, it will take some extra planning to make … [Read more...]