Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced a bill today that would amend the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include spousal eligibility for the Fry Scholarship. Under the Spouses of … [Read more...]
Legion to Hold VA Claims Fair in DC
February 19, 2013 | Terry HowellSource: The American Legion -On Feb. 21, The American Legion will host its first Veterans Benefits Claims Fair at the Washington Hilton Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., where Legion accredited … [Read more...]
The American Legion’s Salute to Heroes Ball
January 14, 2013 | Terry HowellThe following was provided by The American Legion.The chairmen of the House and Senate committees on veterans’ affairs, Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will attend The … [Read more...]
Chicago to Welcome Troops Home
December 13, 2012 | Terry HowellThis Satruday, Chicago will properly welcome home our Iraq War Veterans and show theiir continued support for our troops in Afghanistan at the 'Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Parade. ' While … [Read more...]
Fiscal Cliff: VA Likely to See Collateral Damage
December 11, 2012 | Terry HowellThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Gen. Eric Shinseki, recently shared his concern for the impact that sequestration (fiscal cliff) driven cuts will have on the Department of Veterans Affairs; this … [Read more...]
Top 10 Fiscal Cliff FAQs (UPDATED)
December 10, 2012 | Terry Howell
On September 20, 2012 the Military Advantage Blog featured a live Q&A event with the Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee on the topic of … [Read more...]
Too Many Vets Unaware of Their Benefits
November 21, 2012 | Terry HowellA recent report posted on Military.com points out than more than half of our veterans have little or no understanding of the benefits due them, despite efforts over recent years to match returning … [Read more...]
Voter Assistance Resources
October 31, 2012 | Terry HowellSource: Dept. of Veterans Affairs --VA Voluntary Service strives to meet the needs of America's Veterans in many different ways. To continue our mission of serving America's Veterans and their … [Read more...]
2012 Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
October 29, 2012 | Terry HowellEach year businesses honor Veterans and Servicemembers by offering Veterans Day discounts on goods, services, and dining. … [Read more...]
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
October 20, 2012 | Terry HowellLast year Military.com members sent over a quarter of a million letters to Congress, DoD, VA and the White House. The issues this year are no less important.In 2012 and 2013 programs for … [Read more...]
Q&A With Presidential Candidates Part Two: Governor Romney
October 01, 2012 | Terry HowellThe Military Officers Association of America recently reached out to President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney for their view on issues that impact servicemembers, retirees, and veterans. MOAA gave … [Read more...]
Q&A With Presidential Candidates Part One: President Obama
October 01, 2012 | Terry HowellThe Military Officers Association of America recently reached out to President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney for their view on issues that impact servicemembers, retirees, and veterans. MOAA gave … [Read more...]
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