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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue
What began as a radio talk show 2 years ago has now blossomed into a full scale virtual telethon. This campaign not only shares the experiences and memories of Veterans and their families but highlights the success and triumphs that our Veterans have brought to this Country not just on the battlefield but back here on our home soil.
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Category Archives: Military Benefits
Changing the Lives of Heroes, One Household at a Time
Torrey Shannon, National Spokesperson & Co-Executive Director of “Cleaning For Heroes” will be joining the lineup for our 2010 Veteran’s Day Telethon. Torrey came on board with Cleaning for Heroes in April 2010. She has a unique perspective on the benefits of … Continue reading
Veterans Benefits & Medicaid Crisis Attorney, Victoria Collier, Will be Appearing LIVE on the Veteran's Day Telethon
Air Force veteran, Victoria Collier, grew up with a passion for senior citizens and after enlisting in the Air Force, her respect for our service men and women who served during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict became even more … Continue reading
Debbie Burak, Founder of VeteranAid.Org, Live on Veteran's Day Telethon
Debbie Burak, daughter of a World War II veteran and founder of VeteranAid.org, will be joining us live on the Veteran’s Day Telethon. Debbie started VeteranAid.org in November 2005 and dedicated it to the memory of her parents, Frank & … Continue reading
Our 2009 Campaign Site is Going Down
Yes, it’s true. Our 2009 Veteran’s Day Campaign site “Flag Still Stands For Freedom” is coming down this week in preparation for the 2010 Veteran’s Day Telethon. If there is anything on the current site that you would like to … Continue reading
VA Announces Change to Medication Copays for Some Veterans
Press Release on June 10, 2010 WASHINGTON – As previously announced on January 7, 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) froze prescription copayment increases for six months. Veterans who generally have higher income and no service-connected disabilities – referred … Continue reading
VA Improved Pension for ALL Veterans 65 & Over
Did you know that even if you didn’t do 20 years on active duty, you could draw a pension? This must be one of the VA’s best kept secrets!!! So I encourage you to spread the word. It’s not a … Continue reading
Is The VA Treating National Guardsmen As Outcasts?
Recently I have been reading and hearing a lot about challenges that members of the National Guard are facing after returning from serving on active duty. Historically the National Guard has been seen as the key players right here in … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits, National Guard, New Vet Legislation, Transition, Vet Medical Care
Tagged National Guard, VA Benefits
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What Do Transitioning Veterans Bring to the Workplace?
Those of us that have already made the transition know just what a difference our military backgrounds can make in the civilian sector. But if you haven’t already figured it out…this video will bring it home! Don’t give up guys…there … Continue reading
Disabled Veterans Face A Faceless Bureaucracy
by John McChesney The Department of Veterans Affairs is struggling to cope with tens of thousands of veterans filing for disability benefits. Because there are applicants from two current wars — plus a new wave from the first Gulf War … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits, New Vet Legislation, Vet Medical Care
Tagged diabled veteran, gulf war, veteran affairs, veterans, Vietnam Veterans
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Veterans and Surviving Spouses – The VA May Owe You Money
By Rod Taverna Nearly 2 million veterans or their widows are missing out on as much as $22 billion a year in pensions, but the Department of Veterans Affairs has had only limited success in finding them. Widows are hardest … Continue reading