Two days into 2020, while everyone was planning for a better year (how could it possibly be worse, right?), of all of the options on how to handle Iran, Trump decided to point his 45 at Iran’s equivalent of Colin Powell for reasons that are still unclear; c’est la vie. But Iran just wouldn’t take […]
Vet Clinic, Dec ’20
New resources for military veterans… •AARP’s Free Job Board Lists Employers Hiring Veteranshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/80487/looking-work-aarps-free-job-board-lists-employers-hiring-veterans/ •VA, Labor Department team up to support Veteran employmenthttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81154/va-labor-department-team-support-veteran-employment/ •VA adds tens of thousands of jobs, increases remote optionshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81030/va-adds-tens-thousands-jobs-increases-remote-options/ •Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSDhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/11/27/remote-work-could-be-silver-lining-of-pandemic-for-some-veterans-including-those-with-ptsd/ •Collections debt relief and statement information updateshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/79663/essential-list-fall-virtual-events-va-job-seekers-attend/ •Holiday […]
Vet Clinic, Nov ’20
New resources for military veterans… •Fees at national parks waived for veterans, Gold Star families…https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/10/28/fees-at-national-parks-waived-for-veterans-gold-star-families-starting-next-month/ •Here’s what military retirees who are affected by new Tricare Select fees should do nowhttps://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2020/10/26/heres-what-military-retirees-who-are-affected-by-new-tricare-select-fees-should-do-now/ •Caregivers of older veterans can apply for financial assistance from VA…https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/10/01/caregivers-of-older-veterans-can-apply-for-financial-assistance-from-va-starting-today/ •VIDEO: How service-connected Veterans can find VA jobshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/79730/video-service-connected-veterans-can-find-va-jobs/ •An essential list of fall virtual […]
Businesses serve and observe Veteran’s Day
The First Sergeant or Chapter Commander may not appreciate you, but these local businesses have gone above and beyond to serve YOU. Call to be sure the offer is available or possible stipulations. All offers Nov11 unless noted. Be prepared to show proof and pay for extras such as taxes (and tip!) Starbucks: free 12-oz […]
Vet Clinic, Oct ’20
•Coronavirus threat prompts VA request for doctors, nurses to come out of retirementhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/2020/03/23/coronavirus-threat-prompts-va-request-for-doctors-nurses-to-come-out-of-retirement/ •VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA’s urgent care benefithttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/68957/va-mission-act-answers-questions-vas-urgent-care-benefit/ •Veterans will see same cost-of-living boost in 2021 as Social Security beneficiarieshttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/24/veterans-will-see-same-cost-of-living-boost-in-2021-as-social-security-beneficiaries/ •VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program provides regulatory relief in response to COVID-19https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5526 •VA offers debt relief to Veterans impacted […]
Vet Clinic, Sep ’20
New resources for military veterans… •More than 5 million military family members, retirees are getting new ID cardshttps://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2020/08/24/more-than-5-million-military-family-members-retirees-are-getting-new-id-cards/ •Agencies hire more vets than anyone else. They also lose more.https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2020/08/26/agencies-hire-more-vets-than-anyone-else-they-also-lose-more/ •New Best for Vets: Employers rankings for 2020https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2020/08/18/new-best-for-vets-employers-rankings-for-2020/ •Veterans fit into the tech industry’s New Collar Workers movementhttps://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2020/08/22/veterans-fit-into-the-tech-industrys-new-collar-workers-movement/ •Vets with disability ratings can get lifetime access […]
Vet Clinic, Aug ’20
New resources for military veterans… •VA reinstates in-person services at 100 hospitals across the countryhttps://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5481 •Plan to boost housing improvement grants for disabled Veterans poised to become lawhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/07/21/plan-to-boost-housing-improvement-grants-for-disabled-veterans-poised-to-become-law/ •VA expands funding for emergency response for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness…https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5487 •Study shows VA surgical care better than or equal to non-VA hospitalshttps://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5489 •VA […]
Vet Clinic, Jul ’20
New resources for military veterans… •Vets who lost jobs due to coronavirus could be eligible for new job traininghttps://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2020/06/04/vets-who-lost-jobs-due-to-coronavirus-could-be-eligible-for-new-job-training/ •Veterans impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for assistance…https://www.piercecountywa.gov/123/Veterans-Assistance-Programs •Here’s where commissary customers may find a silver lining in the pandemichttps://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2020/06/08/heres-where-commissary-customers-may-find-a-silver-lining-in-the-pandemic/ •Food pantries at VA facilities support Veteran whole healthhttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/75887/food-pantries-va-facilities-support-veteran-whole-health/ •Efforts to help homeless veterans showing progress, […]
Vet Clinic, Jun ’20
New resources for military veterans… •Deaths from coronavirus top 1,000 among Veterans Affairs patientshttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/05/18/deaths-from-coronavirus-top-1000-among-veterans-affairs-patients/ •VA is ready for coronavirus — and working to protect youhttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/72615/vas-recommendations-help-slow-covid-19-virus/ •Coronavirus threat prompts VA request for doctors, nurses to come out of retirementhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/2020/03/23/coronavirus-threat-prompts-va-request-for-doctors-nurses-to-come-out-of-retirement/ •Get anytime access to mental health support with mobile appshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/74356/get-anytime-access-mental-health-support-mobile-apps/ •Coordinated interdisciplinary pain care for home-bound Veteranshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/72465/coordinated-interdisciplinary-pain-care-home-bound-veterans/ […]