Veteran Discounts
Marine Corps spouses can now apply for $500 professional licensing reimbursement after PCS moves
Marine Corps spouses can now apply for reimbursement of up to $500 in costs paid for licensing and certification in order to continue working in their field after they relocate with their service member. This applies to spouses of active duty and active reserve Marines. They join their fellow spouses in the Read More →
Unclaimed veterans laid to rest in West Virginia
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Memorial Day is a day to honor, respect and remember those who died while fighting for our country. A lot of times, these soldiers are people we know and love, but sadly that isn’t the case for all of them. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance Read More →
Dearly departed: Veterans, families come together for Memorial Day observation
MISSION — Emma Diaz ran her hand across the surface of a gravestone where her late husband, a former Army serviceman, is buried and gave it a small kiss Monday morning. Diaz said she comes to visit him every Sunday after church since he died almost three years ago. The Read More →
Inside the company helping veterans launch their own startups, from farming crickets to selling matcha powder
After serving in the Marines for six years, Jim Raschella left his family and friends to move to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he didn’t know a single soul. The veteran chose Raleigh for its thriving tech scene, which he knew he’d need as he started his own business: a tech Read More →
Veteran motorcycle club raises money for struggling veterans on Memorial Day
By Luke Burdsall| May 27, 2019 at 5:48 PM CDT – Updated May 27 at 5:59 PM MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) – According the U.S. census, right now there are over 18 million veterans in the united states. While Memorial Day is one to reflect and remember those who have fallen Read More →
Scientists study how service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD
Orlando — To say retired Army Sgt. Carlos Cruz depends heavily on his service dog, Hannah, is an understatement. Cruz was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from service in northern Afghanistan where he hunted for enemy explosive devices. He acquired Hannah in January 2018 and says he’s thankful for her every Read More →
Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions
Newswise — A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital – essentially improving the American workforce. Using a new computer model, the study estimates the economic impact of this human capital improvement to Read More →
Plan for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits on the move again
For the second time in the last 12 months, House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a measure to ease disability benefit rules for veterans who served on ships off the coasts of Vietnam and suffered serious illnesses they insist are connected to chemical defoliant exposure. And, once again, advocates are left waiting to see if Read More →
Deals update: Ski passes, free museum admission, Costco and more for military and vets
Free admission to more than 2,000 museums this summer, a 90 percent discount on unlimited ski passes to Vail Resorts — these are few of the extra discounts and deals that are coming your way in our additions to the our previous May list. We’ll continue to update; contact senior reporter Read More →
