3 Red Flags in Military Housing Scams
Posted in Uncategorized on September 20, 2016
Tags: military, veterans
When you’re facing a permanent change of station (PCS), one of your top concerns is most likely where you’ll be living. While many families chose to live in military housing, some prefer to use their military housing allowance off-post and explore their new city. While this can lead to exciting new experiences, it can also Read More »
Veteran Resource Spotlight: Chicago
Posted in Uncategorized on September 15, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
While the list of benefits and services available to America’s veterans is quite long, trying to locate and sort through the resources can be daunting. In fact, many U.S. veterans may not even be aware of the long list of benefits their military service has earned them, such as the Aid and Attendance benefit which Read More »
VA Automobile Allowance for Injured Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on September 13, 2016
Tags: military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, vehicles, veterans, veterans benefits
A service-related injury impacts a person’s entire life, from how he or she completes daily activities to how they get around town and to doctor appointments. These effects can last for years after the injury, and can drain a person’s bank account, making it difficult to afford basic needs, including transportation. The servicemember or veteran Read More »
Who Are the Four-Star Women of the U.S. Military
Posted in Uncategorized on September 12, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans, women
When the U.S. Navy’s Admiral Michelle Howard received her fourth star – making her the Navy’s second-highest ranking official and the highest-ranking African-American woman ever in any branch of the military – she noted that she had to special-order her four-star shoulder boards since they’d never been made for the Navy before. With her promotion, Read More »
The Forgotten Warrrior Memorial Wall Honors the Casualties of PTSD
Posted in Uncategorized on September 8, 2016
Tags: history, military, ptsd, veterans
When a veteran returns home, he or she can expect to be welcomed by the gratitude of a thankful nation. Every service member who has signed up for duty has sacrificed in some way, knowing that their decision to serve may be life altering, especially for those who return gravely injured. But sadly, for thousands Read More »
The Debate: Marijuana for PTSD
Posted in Uncategorized on September 6, 2016
Tags: ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
The debate over the legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is well-known and evolving in the United States, with many states legalizing its use in recent years. These developments have raised the question of how cannabis can impact many diseases, syndromes, and injuries, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health problem Read More »
Aqua Therapy for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on September 1, 2016
Tags: military, ptsd, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans
The tried and true method for coping with post-war trauma is a combination of physical and mental therapy. Doctors and researchers alike believe that strengthening the mind and body is the key to recovering from war-time memories and disaster. Lately, doctors are turning to alternative forms of treatment to help relieve many veteran ailments. The Read More »
The Grand Army of the Republic: 4 Things You Didn’t Know
Posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2016
Tags: history, veterans, veterans benefits
Founded in 1866, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was created for Civil War veterans to come together to support, share, and befriend one another. Acting initially as a fraternal order, the GAR steadily grew, with membership peaking over 400,000 in the late 1800’s. The organization had a wide influence on policies, politics, and Read More »
The History of Victory over Japan Day
Posted in Uncategorized on August 30, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
Many may not be able to accurately pin-point the date we claimed victory over Japan, but many will recognize the famous picture immortalizing the day forever. The famous image “V-J Day in Times Square” has become one of the most recognized and iconic post-war images to-date. It is right up there with the raising of Read More »
Top 4 U.S. Fighter Jets
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2016
Tags: history, vehicles, veterans
There’s no question that, since its inception, the use of aircraft has been an important part of warfare, stretching as far back as pre- and early-World War I, when tethered observation balloons – and later, German Zeppelins – were used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting. As the war picked up steam, the young airplane was Read More »
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