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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Court Rules Millions of Vets Are Eligible for Extra GI Bill Benefits
UPDATE 1/24/2023 – A federal has overturned the original ruling which would have given some vets extra GI Bill money. Here’s the latest ruling in the case. A 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 […]
PACT Act Bill for Veterans Blocked
Few Americans understand the risks that U.S. veterans are exposed to. Beyond bullets and mortars, these risks extend well beyond the battlefield. Did you know that 3.5 million veterans were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in the military after September 11, 2001? One of the most egregious situations involved how the military disposed of waste […]
How New Legislation Is Paving the Way for a Space National Guard
In a bipartisan act, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) have introduced legislation to create a space National Guard. If passed, the measure would bring Air National Guard members working for U.S. Space Force directly under its command. Currently, approximately 1,000 National Guard members are working on Space Force related missions, across 16 units in […]
Bigger Military Bonuses May Be on the Way
Next year military officials may start offering bigger recruiting and retention bonuses. The news comes in response to subpar recruiting efforts for the military and rising inflation costs seen throughout the nation. Lawmakers have not yet stated exactly how much the bonuses will be, but they have confirmed that it will be included in the […]
Senators Plan to Spend Billions More to Compensate Vets
Lawmakers in the Senate are ready to better compensate veterans who have suffered toxic exposures during their time in service. They have indicated they are prepared to spend nearly $300 billion for veterans with a package that will benefit up to one in every five veterans in America. Before the package can be sent to […]
Biden Signs Four Bills Into Law for Veterans
President Biden has signed four new bills into law affecting veterans and their families. He said the bills were part of America’s duty to take care of military members after they serve our country. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program – Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz (Sponsored) “We […]