Veterans Benefits in Louisiana

Posted in Uncategorized on June 6, 2017
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For the more than 320,000 veterans living in Louisiana, as well as their families, their service and sacrifices has entitled them to numerous support services and benefits. Knowing how and where to access these resources, however, can be a bit daunting. A great place to start is the Louisiana Veterans Affairs Department (LVDA), an office Read More »

How to Stay Safe When Your Soldier is Deployed

Posted in Uncategorized on June 5, 2017
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Being deployed is hard on everyone involved. When emotions are high, it can sometimes be difficult to think about other things, for example, your safety. As much as you don’t want to think about it, your safety could be at greater risk when your significant other is away. Aside from installing a home alarm system, Read More »

Veterans Benefits in Montana

Posted in Uncategorized on June 1, 2017
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Montana is the United States’ fourth-largest state geographically and has one of the largest per capita veteran populations. For veterans and active duty members living here, there is a wide range of benefits their service has earned. Finding quality health care is always a primary concern for veterans and their families, and the VA Montana Read More »

Creative Careers for Military Spouses

Posted in Uncategorized on May 31, 2017
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You move three times more than the average civilian, often to cities not of your own choosing. Your spouse is typically busy at training or even deployed, sometimes for months at a time, leaving you with all responsibilities of house and home. And while you knew what you were signing up for when you married Read More »

Veterans Benefits in Nebraska

Posted in Uncategorized on May 30, 2017
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For veterans living in Nebraska, your honorable service to the nation has earned a long list of benefits and services. If you are just getting started learning about and accessing these benefits, the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs is an excellent place to start. Whether you are needing to access your DD-214 or would like Read More »

7 Tips for Renting Your Home to a Military Family

Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2017
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Changing duty stations is a fact of life for military families – statistics show that military kids will move six to nine times during their school career, a number three times higher than civilian children. Once PCS orders are received, the race is on to find an acceptable rental property in the new city, once Read More »

Veteran Benefits in Minnesota

Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2017
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Almost 400,000 U.S. armed forces veterans live in the Land of 10,000 lakes, and Minnesota veterans and their families are eligible for a long list of benefits as a result of their honorable service to their country. If you are just learning about the benefits you or a loved one may be eligible to receive, Read More »

Veterans Benefits in New Hampshire

Posted in Uncategorized on May 8, 2017
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According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the state of New Hampshire is home to more than 111,000 veterans, with almost half being over the age of 65. The state offers numerous benefits for these veterans and their families, and the State Office of Veterans Services is an excellent starting point to learning more Read More »

Honor Flights Offer Veterans One More Tour With Honor

Posted in Uncategorized on May 3, 2017
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For most World War II veterans, the idea of visiting the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a lovely but seemingly unattainable dream. The memorial, which opened in 2004, honors the 16 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in the conflict, including the more than 400,000 who died. For a senior Read More »

Hero Miles: Reuniting Families of Injured Warriors

Posted in Uncategorized on May 2, 2017
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When a U.S. service member is injured or ill, he or she may need to receive treatment at a VA facility far from home, making for a long, lonely recovery process. Traveling to their treatment location can be an expensive undertaking, not to mention paying for loved ones to travel there to be at their Read More »