List of Iraq War potential environmental exposures… Rideshare program helps Veteran find news roads to employment Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War seeking nominees Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors seeks service members. Veterans to serve as mentors to grieving military children Sticking it out: Acupuncture helps Veteran beat addiction Disability housing grants for Veterans […]
Do The Side Hustle
Since the culture has recently become an environment where employees have the advantage, now might be a good time to consider what you would really rather be doing. Yes, the 9-5 Monday through Friday slog may currently be the norm (if that’s what you want). But there are many of us that have to take […]
Vet Clinic, Apr ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. How to check your VA claim, appeal, or decision review status online VA’s mobile app offers Veterans convenient access to VA health and benefits Benefits, resources available to Veterans of OIF, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations Veterans stay connected with communications platform What women Veteran-owned business entrepreneurs need to know How […]
Letter: Is It Safe Yet?
As a community member and citizen correspondent, I feel a responsibility to ask questions when something doesn’t work that seems like it should. However… By that same measure, I should also express when something works out well. The Public Safety update held Thursday, March 24, fulfilled a number of functions. Yes, it addressed safety and […]
Vet Clinic, Mar ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Free tickets to various events for military and Veterans VA encourages donating blood amid blood crisis Woodruff Foundation connects fundraisers to orgs VA asks for public input on Veterans outdoor recreation experience Dramatic increase in mental health services to other-than-honorable discharge Veterans VA helps women Veteran entrepreneurs power up VA supports […]
Vet Clinic, Jan ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Copayment debt relief options available to Veterans Veterans technology education courses Update Your Insurance Beneficiary Spread joy, not flu this season: Free flu shot at VA or 70,000+ network providers Veterans can create a will free of charge Free tax return preparation for Veterans, military members and their families Red Cross […]
2021; The Year In Relief
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Less than a week into the year, ‘concerned Trump voters’ trashed the nation’s capitol in an attempt to ‘restore law and order’. They felt it was necessary to destroy America in order to save it. Yeah. It was time to put away the Christmas decorations. In other attempts to prove “Patriotism!®”, […]
Vet Clinic, Dec ’21
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Defense Department Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay Compensation benefits rates increased by 6%… Veterans, families, caregivers can boost blood supply, get $10 Amazon.com gift card Enhanced pension benefits can help eligible wartime Veterans, surviving spouses increase income Veterans needed to serve as youth mentors VRRAP offers education and […]
SCAM; If Someone Is Telling You to Buy A Gift Card…
Almost $150 million has been scammed out of people since the beginning of of the year. Gift cards are the weapon of choice… https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/12/scammers-are-tricking-more-people-buying-gift-cards