Here’s How Military Members Can Get Even More Tuition Assistance
If you’re an active-duty service member getting money for school through the Tuition Assistance (TA) program (run by the Department of Defense) but are still left with costs at the […]
Tools Families Can Use to Help a Loved One Struggling With PTSD
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. A critical element in how veterans battle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is how they integrate back into their […]
How Veterans Can Get Funding to Start Their Own Small Business
According to the United States Census Bureau, about 2.52 million businesses in America are majority-owned by military veterans. And 99.9 percent of them? Are small businesses. If you’re a current […]
9 Essential VA Programs for Women Veterans
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. Women have played instrumental roles in the American military since the Revolutionary War. But today, more than ever, […]
10 Things that Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
On average, 550 Americans leave the Armed Forces every single day. That’s roughly 200,000 service members who make the stark transition from being full-time military to, once again, being regular […]
How Veterans Can Avoid Losing Their Home
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. The VA provides various resources for homeless veterans, but they also offer assistance to keep vets from losing […]
Here’s How You Apply for G.I. Bill Benefits
According to data collected by the Student Veterans of America (SVA), about 52 percent of former service members who utilized their G.I. Bill benefits completed their higher-education programs, and earned […]
What Veterans Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. According to the Department of Defense, 17,672 service members were diagnosed with a traumatic brain (TBI) injury in […]
Using Your G.I. Bill? The VA Can Get You a Tutor
If you’re currently utilizing G.I. Bill benefits to go to school and you’re having trouble with a specific subject or course, there’s a good chance the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
How Veterans Can Become National Park Service Rangers
Nothing is guaranteed, but if a current or former military service member takes the following four steps, they’ll have a better chance of landing a highly-coveted position with the Department […]
26 Things the Forever G.I. Bill Will Do
“This legislation will enable veterans to use the education benefits they’ve earned through the G.I. Bill when and how it suits them best, setting them up for future success in […]
What Is the Yellow Ribbon Program?
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill can help pay for a former or current service member’s entire education (and, sometimes, […]
How a Veteran Can Get a Professional Résumé for Free
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. For veterans seeking employment, or a recently separated service member who is trying to transition to civilian life, […]
This Tool Can Translate Military Skills to Civilian Hiring Managers
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. According to the Office of Personnel Management, Bureau of Labor Statistics, military veterans make up 30.8% of the […]
How to Check the Status of a VA Claim or Appeal Online
If you’ve filed an appeal or a claim regarding an eligibility decision with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and want to check on that status of it, you can do […]
How a Veteran Can Get a Service Dog
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. For many veterans, service dogs do more than just solve a problem — they become a beloved an […]
How Veterans Can Get Free Dental Care Through the VA
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. Through the VA, qualified veterans and active service members can get all or a portion of their dental […]
Why These New Ray-Bans Are Cheaper for Military Members
Last week, Ray-Ban made a splash in debuting a brand new pair of sunglasses, called the Marshal. Boasting a hexagonal shape and an angular lens that’s a slight departure from […]
This Tool Tells You Which School Works Best With Your G.I. Bill
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. For tips and more information on how to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, click here. The G.I. Bill is […]
43 of the Best Military Discounts in One List
A number of retailers show their gratitude to the military community by offering deals and discounts. Every month on this blog, The SITREP, you’ll find links to them below. CLOTHING, SHOES & APPAREL Under […]