President Biden has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding benefits to veterans who have developed certain respiratory cancers because of their links to exposure to toxic burn pits. The VA confirmed they are adding nine burn pit-related respiratory cancers to the list of military service-connected disabilities. The move will make victims eligible […]
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Military Travel Benefits – Space Available Update
There’s good news for military hoppers: Space Available flights are back. The pandemic prohibition on passengers has ended. There are still certain measures to meet before you attempt to hop a MAC flight, however. Learn more in our updated guide to Space-Available travel. Space Available Travel Reinstated AMC announced all passenger restrictions are now lifted as of April 22, 2022. Anyone […]
Court Rules Millions of Vets Are Eligible for Extra GI Bill Benefits
A new federal court ruling has determined that millions of vets may be eligible for more GI Bill benefits. If the court decision holds, it would force the VA to provide billions of dollars in education benefits to over 1 million post-9/11 veterans. Previously the VA would not allow veterans who qualify for both the […]
Supreme Court Hands Veterans Big Victory, Rules States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets
The United States Supreme Court has delivered veterans a major victory in a 5-4 ruling. The ruling will give better work protections to thousands of state-employed veterans going back to work after their service in the National Guard or Reserves. The case was centered around a veteran and former Texas state trooper, Le Roy Torres. […]
Military Retirement Pay Will Now Be Tax Free in These 5 States
Thanks to new laws that were passed, military retirement pay will now be tax free in five more states. Over 100,000 military retirees will benefit from the new laws and see extra money in their pockets. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program – Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz […]
An In-Depth Look at the Military Recruitment Crisis
In April of 2022, recruitment bonuses for U.S. military members reached an all-time high. The Army and Navy are both offering $50,000 enlistment bonuses! If that doesn’t draw new recruits, then it’s hard to imagine what will. Military recruitment numbers have been on the decline for a while. It’s necessary for us to determine what’s driving […]
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Is the Latest Military Box Office Hit
When Top Gun premiered in theaters, it grossed more than $8 million during its opening weekend alone. That was back in 1986 and early in star Tom Cruise’s career. Top Gun was a pivotal film for Cruise, helping him cement his stardom and propel him to future box office hits like Jerry Maguire and the […]
How to Get a Military Discount at Lowe’s
Do you enjoy shopping at Lowe’s? Does the thought of your next great home improvement project excite and motivate you? You may be intrigued to learn that Lowe’s offers a special discount for military members. Lowe’s wants to share its appreciation with you if you have proudly served our great nation. Lowe’s military discount is available […]
VA Is Letting Smartphones Go Unused
Imagine having access to up to $100 million of support to help homeless veterans. How would you use those funds during a national health crisis? Such was the case for the Connected Care Program at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic. You’d think a lot could get accomplished with access to so much monetary support. But, things […]
Senate Passes Burn Pit Legislation for Veteran Healthcare
Burn pits are an American scourge. Nearly 200,000 veterans have reported health problems related to burn pits to the government. The PACT Act is a piece of burn pit legislation that will expand veteran healthcare. Yet many people don’t know much about it. Before you make a request for healthcare from the VA, you should inform yourself […]