Veterans Economic Recovery Act Bill Introduced
To get veterans and their spouses back to work, top VA lawmakers introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill ––the Veterans Economic Recovery Act. Learn more.
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National Guard Benefits Access Enabled with Extended Orders
Over 44,000 Soldiers have been activated and given missions against this pandemic. The National Guard deserves access to every benefit we can provide.
Covid-19 Stop Movement Order for National Guard and Reservists
What is the COVID-19 Stop Movement Order? The original Stop Movement Order, suspending travel for all Department of Defense (DOD) persons and their families, put into effect in March, was recently extended until June 30th. The order applies to both active and non-active duty DOD persons who were scheduled or had planned to travel within… Read more »
Suicide Prevention Resources For Military & Veterans
With 498 service member suicides in 2019 according to the Defense Department, the U.S. Military as a whole has made it their mission to make that number more manageable. Service member suicides have surpassed the national average year after year as reported by Military Times, making mental health and addiction support resources more necessary. With… Read more »
COVID-19 Affecting Military Ability to Pay for Healthcare?
With COVID-19 affecting the globe, many find themselves in a desperate financial situation. For those currently in the Reserves or National Guard, or retired from either, it’s possible that you may have lost some of your income, especially if you are not currently on active duty and have a civilian job. You may even be… Read more »
Telemedicine Benefits for Military and Veterans
Telemedicine for Military Communities Telemedicine is the use of technology to communicate about health, often without having to leave home or visit a healthcare facility. The words telemedicine, telehealth, and virtual medicine are often used interchangeably. Telemedicine protects patients and healthcare providers by limiting person-to-person contact. When you can’t meet with your healthcare team in… Read more »
What Veterans Need to Know About COVID-19
COVID-19: What Veterans Need to Know As a veteran, you might be concerned about COVID-19 and what the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its medical facilities are doing to protect and care for veterans during this pandemic. For up-to-date info on what organizations are doing to help during this unprecedented crisis, please visit –… Read more »
Help For Military Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
Organizations Supporting Military, Veterans and Their Families During The COVID-19 Pandemic During this time, many military families might be struggling either emotionally or financially. A spouse might have lost their job, they might need to spend more money on childcare, and regular resources could be limited. The good news is that there are different programs… Read more »