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VA Gives Post 9/11 GI Bill Implementation The Old College Try

VA will begin accepting claims for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits while concerned vet groups monitor the process and the progress.

April 28th, 2009 | Category: Active Duty Military, Veterans Benefits | One comment

VA Eases Claims Process For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

New VA regulations will ease the process for Veterans seeking VA compensation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

September 26th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts, VA Compensation, Veterans Benefits | One comment

Senate Passes Defense Bill Including Military Pay Raise

September 18, 2008
On September 17, 2008 the Senate passed a massive defense bill that includes a pay raise for military personnel. The bill was passed despite objections to billions of dollars in special projects lawmakers had added.
“Seven weeks from Election Day, blocking the measure in wartime was not a political risk many senators were [...]

September 19th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts | One comment

Service Dogs for Active Duty Military?

Service dogs may play a role in keeping service members in uniform and on the job after an injury.

September 17th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts, United News | 3 comments

Adapting VA Home Modification Grants to Meet Your Needs

Vets can

September 10th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts, Veterans Benefits | 2 comments

American Soldiers Pay Baggage Fees On The Way To The Battlefield

It appears that American Airlines may be involved in an un-American practice. This from The Washington Times:
“American Airlines is charging troops for their extra baggage, a practice that forces soldiers heading for a war zone in Iraq to try to get reimbursement from the military. One of the country’s largest veterans groups is asking the [...]

August 14th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military | 2 comments

A Farewell Salute At Fort Dix

A farewell to the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Fort Dix. Thomas Cooke, United Spinal Association’s Chairman of the Board tips his hat to the Combat Team.

July 9th, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, United News | One comment

Military Separation Guide for Active Duty Personnel:

Separating from the military? Start early, get help, and read this guide.

April 3rd, 2008 | Category: Active Duty Military, United News | One comment

Post-Traumatic Epilepsy May Haunt Afghanistan and Iraq War Vets

Paula Apodac writes on the possible future consequences of TBI related epilepsy for returning Vets who have suffered blast related head injuries.
“Severe brain trauma can trigger epilepsy in as many as 30 percent to 50 percent of the brain-injured soldiers”
The post further suggets that many of these vets are being honorably separated from the [...]

June 15th, 2007 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts, Veterans' Health Care | One comment

Kerry-Smith Tax Credits Keep Promise to America’s Military, Help Small Businesses

Type of Action: Legislation

June 12, 2007
"Our men and women in uniform serve this country everyday and the very least we owe them is a fair tax policy," Senator Kerry said. "Our military leaves behind their families and their businesses without complaint, yet we have a tax system that often punishes them if [...]

June 12th, 2007 | Category: Active Duty Military, All Posts | One comment
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