June 3, 2011 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 -- As part of an interagency effort to support America's veterans, the Labor Department today announced $37 million in grants to provide job training for about 21,000 veterans, many of them homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announced the grants today, … [Read more...]
VA Expands TSGLI Payment Eligibility
June 2, 2011 By J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Soldiers previously ineligible to receive insurance payments for injuries they received outside of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom will soon have the opportunity to submit claims for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program. Effective Oct.1, 2011, servicemembers … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Money for School
Need a way to pay for college? The Coast Guard can help. Read below and find out if you're eligible for education benefits and tuition assistance. The Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Benefits – Retirement
Those servicemembers who serve at least 20 years in the Marine Corps are eligible for a variety of retirement benefits. Those benefits and requirements vary between the active and reserve components. Pay EligibilityTwenty years of Active duty is considered "qualifying service." Those who have reached the 20 year active duty status, can receive retired pay that will continually … [Read more...]
VA Officials Expand Support for Families of Low-Income Veterans
11/15/2010 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed to provide enhanced services to low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of being homeless. Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, VA officials will provide grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer … [Read more...]