Military & Veterans Life Scott's View: Remembering our Korean War Veterans For decades, our military efforts in Korea 70 years ago were called the “forgotten war,” and many times mistakenly called “a conflict.” Well next week, July 27, is a time for all of us to remember the remarkable sacrifice our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines put forth during the Korean War.
Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: History of Flag Day “Since adoption of the Stars and Stripes, Americans — and people around the world — have continuously looked to our flag as a symbol of unity and liberty,” wrote President Biden last year on Flag Day. Like every year since 1916, the United States will celebrate the nation’s flag on June 14. Though Flag Day is not a federal holiday, it’s a day of observance and patriotism and coincides with the Army’s birthday.
Military & Veterans News Cover Story: "Chaos" by Gen. Raymond Bell The principal duty assignment described in my efficiency report dated 3 August 1969 read in part, “Operations Staff Officer, ACofS, J3. Member, special planning group tasked to prepare long range plans for United States force reductions in Vietnam, residual force concepts and operations.” The description frames my perspective of --- chaos.
Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: Military Olympians bound for Tokyo The Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally happening this month, after being delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite barring spectators for safety reasons, the Games will continue as planned. And, in keeping with tradition, our U.S. military will be represented: three coaches and 17 of the 614 American athletes competing this time are military members.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s Corner: Heroes Meet Heroes 2020 Memories with Veterans & Olympians For the past nine years, Veterans Advantage has hosted U.S. active duty military, veterans and their families to celebrate their service to our country on Veterans Day.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Cyber Monday Discounts with Veterans Advantage We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. Lin and I dedicated most of our weekend to Zoom calls with our family and friends. We have so much to be grateful for!
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Savings with Veterans Advantage Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be more popular than ever since nearly all of America is planning on shopping from home this year.
Military & Veterans News Scott’s View: Show Your VetRewards Card on Veterans Day The VetRewards Card delivers tremendous value for subscribers. For starters, it qualifies you to take advantage of dozens of exclusive savings in our Military Discounts Marketplace. Secondly, you can show your card at over 100,000 physical locations nationwide - such as car rental counters, pharmacies, Ford car dealerships and AT&T stores, among others - for additional VetRewards Exclusive savings.
Military & Veterans Life Cover Story: U.S. Army’s "Green to Gold” Program Offers Incentives and Motivations to Climb the Ranks For those looking for a great reason to enter the military, here's an inspirational story that will have you, or someone you know, enlisting today!
Military & Veterans News VA’s Transition Assistance Program Participant Guide honored by marketing association WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was recently recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals during the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards, for the VA Benefits and Services Participant Guide — a publication that makes it easy for transitioning service members and Veterans to understand their benefits.
Military & Veterans News VA, Blue Star Families to support Veterans impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON — To better support Veterans impacted by COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is partnering with Blue Star Families (BSF) for the COVID-19 Military Support Initiative (CMSI).
Military & Veterans News VA resumes in-person benefits services halted by the COVID-19 response WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the reestablishment of in-person benefits services in select locations throughout the country.
Military & Veterans News VA creates scholarship program to help aspiring VA mental health professionals WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will establish a Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling Service) Scholarship Program to assist individuals pursuing graduate degrees in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling.
Military & Veterans News DOD Launches Survey to Enhance the Exceptional Family Member Program The Defense Department launched its 2022 Exceptional Family Member Program survey today. The results will help the DOD prioritize solutions that help meet the needs of military families with special needs.
Military & Veterans News Women Sailors Get Measured Now for Better Fitting Uniforms in the Future NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.
Military & Veterans News Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passing of Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter I was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. Today, the entire Department of Defense mourns the loss of a towering intellect, a steadfast leader, a devoted mentor to countless public servants, and a great patriot who devoted his life to strengthening the security of the country that he loved.
Military & Veterans News DoD Schools Ranked Best in the United States on Nation's Report Card Fourth and eighth-grade students attending Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools led the nation in scoring on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading and Mathematics Assessments.
Military & Veterans News DOD Announces Efforts to Ensure Access to Reproductive Health Care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the Department will take all appropriate action, within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, as soon as possible to ensure that Service members and their families can access reproductive health care and health care providers can operate effectively.
Military & Veterans News VA closes gap in benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans and their survivors WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is closing a gap in survivor benefits for certain survivors of LGBTQ+ Veterans — specifically, for those who were unable to wed until the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, and who, therefore, were not married to their now-deceased Veteran spouses for long enough to qualify for survivor benefits.
Military & Veterans News VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expands to Veterans of all eras WASHINGTON — Today, VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is expanding to include eligible Veterans and family caregivers of all eras.
Military & Veterans News VA offers benefit debt relief to Veterans affected by recent hurricanes WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a suspension of debt repayments for Veterans and family members affected by Hurricane Fiona or Hurricane Ian.
Military & Veterans News VA opens health care eligibility for Vietnam, Gulf War, post-9/11 Veterans under PACT Act WASHINGTON — On October 1, The Department of Veterans Affairs will expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era.
Military & Veterans News VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for “legacy” Veterans and their family caregivers WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an
Military & Veterans News VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for “legacy” Veterans and their family caregivers WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule that will extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2025.
