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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
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
VA Launches National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and … Continue reading
New Law Gives Huge Tax Breaks to Companies who Hire Veterans
by John Allen On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed the new Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE) into law. This federal legislation creates brand-new tax breaks for hiring and retaining unemployed workers. Here’s a quick CCG overview on … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits, New Vet Legislation
Tagged hire veterans, veteran employment, veteran workers
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Senate Passes Veterans Health Amendment
Written by Bruce Ferrell (WASHINGTON) – The United States Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Senator Richard Burr to correct serious technical errors in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that Burr says put veterans, widows and widowers, and certain … Continue reading
Governmental Red Tape & Stall Tactics?
In order to share with all of you the most current information about programs available to Veterans and their families, I spend a lot of time reading through new articles and blogs. Today’s research really has me on my soap … Continue reading
First Virtual Optical Store Serves Military Personnel
On March 24, 2010, ArmedForcesEyewear.com, the military division of FramesDirect.com (the World’s Largest Online Optical Store), will unveil the first Virtual Eyewear Store at Goodfellow Air Force Base! ArmedForcesEyewear.com is an online optical retailer for active duty and retired military … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits, Military Discounts
Tagged eyewear, glasses, Military Benefits, veterans
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Patriot Express – Military Business Loan Guarantee Program
Excerpt from the SBA: The new Patriot Express loan is offered by SBA’s network of participating lenders nationwide and features our fastest turnaround time for loan approvals. Loans are available up to $500,000 and qualify for SBA’s maximum guaranty of … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits
Tagged business loans, Military Benefits, military business loans, patriot express
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Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (MREIDL)
Excerpt from the SBA: The Filing Period for small businesses to apply for economic injury loan assistance begins on the date the essential employee receives a notice of expected call-up and ends 1 year after the essential employee is discharged … Continue reading
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Tagged economic injury, military reservists, reservists, small business loans
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Military Spouse Scholarships – You Can Win Free Money to Continue Your Education
By Andy Snyder If you are married to a person who is currently enlisted in any of the following: 1. The Army 2. The Navy 3. The Marines 4. The Air Force Then you are eligible to apply to any … Continue reading
Posted in Military Benefits, Military Spouse
Tagged college grants, Military Spouse, military spouse benefits, scholarships
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How To Get A Veteran's Replacement Medals
By Kyle Martin A veteran’s medals testify to his service and courage in battle. Veterans give up a lot for their country and those medals serve as a “thank you” of sorts from the United States. The medals also are … Continue reading