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Veterans Benefits in Alabama
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, state guide, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
The state of Alabama has a long and proud history of serving the nation through military service and today, the state is home to more than 412,000 veterans, with 170,000 of these are age 65 and over. There are many benefits available to Alabama veterans, including state-of-art facilities and a full structure of support to help Read More »
VeteranAid.org Announces 2016 Veterans Benefits Scholarship Winners
Posted in Uncategorized on January 30, 2017
Tags: college, military, veterans, veterans benefits
Editor's note: We are no longer offering this scholarship. Three college students were selected for their innovative proposals to improve the lives of senior veterans and the benefits offered to them. VeteranAid.org today announced the winners of their first annual scholarship program for American students enrolled in an accredited two-year college or four-year university program. Of the nearly Read More »
Veteran Benefits in Arizona
Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2017
Tags: military, state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
With more than 528,000 veterans living in Arizona, the state is home to more than 24% of the nation’s veteran population. Approximately half of these veterans are age 65 and older, and Arizona veterans can access numerous support programs for veterans, through both state and non-profit organizations. If you’re living in the Sonoran Desert, you’ll Read More »
Is There a Gender Gap in the U.S. Military?
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2017
Tags: history, military, veterans, women
In the United States, women and men theoretically face similar opportunities in their careers, with women able to serve in almost 100% of positions in the workforce. However, studies still show that women still face a substantial gender gap in salary, with women earning around 20% less than men doing the same job. And, while Read More »
Autism Resources for Military Families
Posted in Uncategorized on January 24, 2017
Tags: military, military spouses, tips for caregivers
One out of every 88 military children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – also known simply as autism – a group of complex brain development disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. The most obvious signs and symptoms of autism typically emerge around age 2 or Read More »
5 Helpful Financial Tools for Military Members
Posted in Uncategorized on January 23, 2017
Tags: military, military spouses, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Military members and their families experience a unique set of circumstances, including an often-limited budget, unforeseen expenses from moves, or emergencies while a member of the family is deployed. The good news is there are multiple resources to help servicemembers make the most of their current finances, avoid debt, and handle life’s unexpected challenges. Below Read More »
Becoming a Military Lawyer
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2017
Tags: employment, military
If you have an interest in both the law and serving in the U.S. military, you could be the ideal candidate to become a Judge Advocate General, or “JAG.” Military lawyers handle the same types of cases as civilian lawyers – both civil and criminal – with the addition of military law issues, and their Read More »
Working from Home: Tips for Military Spouses
Posted in Uncategorized on January 18, 2017
Tags: employment, military spouses, women
As a military spouse, you mostly likely knew that a life “married to the military” would include frequent relocations, lots of change, and even extended periods of time when your spouse would be away on deployment. While you accepted these challenges, you probably also quickly realized how this lifestyle can be particularly challenging on a Read More »
Helping Heal: Tragedy Assistance Program Connects Thousands of Survivors
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2017
Tags: charity, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
In November 1992, eight soldiers perished in a C-12 crash in Alaska. Their families were at a loss. In their grief, they struggled to find a support system, and finally turned to each other for help. Here they found understanding and assistance they could find nowhere else; no one else could know what they were Read More »
Three New Year’s Resolutions for Military Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on January 16, 2017
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for seniors, veterans
It is 2017, finally. Last year was rough for many people. Several beloved actors and musicians passed away during the year. And many of you may have also had family or friends pass away as well. As we think about the New Year and what it brings, let us suggest three New Year's resolutions for military Read More »
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