Hurricane Ian has come. And at the current moment, over a hundred have lost their lives. Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. But year after year, these natural disasters provide unique challenges for locals. Fortunately, the national guard is there to step in for disaster relief. This year, Florida military bases prepared early. Thousands of national guard troops were […]
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Supreme Court Decision May Affect Veterans Across the US, Wave Disability Deadline for Thousands
The United States Supreme Court has decided to take up a case that could have major ramifications for thousands of veterans. The case involves a Navy veteran who believes his disability compensation from the VA should have begun from the date he left the military, not when he filed the paperwork. The Supreme Court’s decision […]
Feeling the Squeeze: Are Military Housing Benefits Not Enough?
Rent prices are skyrocketing while military housing benefits only see a slight increase. Military families are left to figure out how to pay what their housing allowance doesn’t cover. Continue reading to learn how the rent growth situation affects military personnel even though they receive military benefits. We’ll also discuss how the Department of Defense is working to […]
Navy Bonuses to Attract Veterans Back to Active Duty
In recent years, the number of military recruits has been on a decline. In 2021, the United States Navy fell short of its targeted recruitment goals by 635 recruits. For anyone considering becoming a future sailor or returning to active duty, now is the time. The Navy has announced a beefed-up Navy signing bonus program to […]
Veteran Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low
One month after the global shut down, unemployment rates in America hit crisis levels. Unemployment in April 2020 was reminiscent of numbers seen in the 1930s. What’s more, experts believe that number didn’t even scratch the surface. Since 2020, unemployment rates have been stabilizing. Despite that, millions of jobs are disappearing altogether as part of the […]
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 […]
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 […]