This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save money, enhance your career opportunities, and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
The Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Warrior Care Military Caregiver Support Program, operating in partnership with the National Resource Directory, issues an annual electronic Caregiver Resource Directory or e-CRD. It’s a database of caregivers and resources for wounded veterans. The DHA began the e-CRD program in 2022 and has since added more than two thousand resources… Read more »
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee reaches agreement on the Honoring Our PACT Act, a bill to care for toxic exposed Veterans.
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program can help Veterans access low-cost or no-cost broadband internet for VA Telehealth appointments
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) for when you PCS OCONUS If you have orders to PCS to an OCONUS location, you may be wondering about what types of entitlements you will receive. OCONUS includes any overseas location as well as Alaska and Hawaii. One of the most common OCONUS entitlements is TLA or Temporary Lodging Allowance…. Read more »
If you are preparing for a permanent change of station move, there are ways to save money. Some may require a bit of advance planning; others are typical resources people use when PCSing overseas or stateside. Temporary Lodging Military members typically have to find housing in the new location when PCSing. Some who lack experience… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) added nine respiratory cancers to a list of presumptive conditions leading to service-connected disabilities. These cancers are rare and would likely stem from toxic military exposures like burn pits. The 9 Rare Cancers The following respiratory cancers have been added to the VA’s list of presumptive conditions: Squamous cell… Read more »
Discover the various childcare options and benefits available for military families. Ensure the safety and well-being of your children while you serve. Read more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a perfect time to talk about an initiative from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called Make the Connection. Make The Connection: A Mental Health Resource The VA has collected stories from veterans who explain the challenges they’ve faced during and after their military service. These veteran… Read more »
In any given year, 11-20 out of 100 veterans who served in OIF or OEF have PTSD. The rate is 12% for those who served in the Gulf War, and 30% of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD during their lifetime. Learn more about some of the 200+ VA treatment programs and other resources for PTSD.
Find out about veteran service organizations and how they can help you. Get the support you need to thrive. Learn more.