JANUARY 4, 2024 - You may be reconsidering your professional future as the new year dawns. For Veterans who don’t want to work for someone else, there’s an option worth considering: Starting a franchise. Owning a business through franchising is a perfect hybrid between working for an organization and starting your own business from scratch. While it’s not for everybody, … [Read more...]
Music by Veterans for Veterans
DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Many Veterans are familiar with the patriotic songs that play around memorial holidays, but few songs represent the perspective of those who have served. Until now. Veteran-led nonprofit, CreatiVets, offers programs that allow Veterans to address their service-related traumas through art and music. With the release of over 40 songs, CreatiVets now … [Read more...]
VA Has New Program for Medal of Honor Recipients
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States’ highest award for military acts of valor. The President of the United States, as the commander in chief of the armed forces, awarded the first MOH in 1863, and as of Sept. 5, 2023, there have been 3,536 Medals of Honor awarded across military branches. Those who perform such acts of valor may have unique … [Read more...]
A Step-By-Step Guide To Using a VA Disability Calculator
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - Navigating the intricacies of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits system can be a daunting task for veterans. However, with the help of modern technology, understanding and estimating your potential VA disability compensation has become more accessible than ever. This article will provide a comprehensive step-by-step guide on … [Read more...]
Veterans Get Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - On Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service unveiled a lifetime pass providing free entrance to national parks for Veterans and their families. The Interagency Military Lifetime Pass waives entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of … [Read more...]