Archive: Veterans Benefits or Issues

Knowing what benefits you are entitled to as a U.S. veteran is vital, especially if you have served in a war or conflict. Don’t let pride or lack of knowledge keep you from what you deserve. The VA near you could offer you a wealth of aid. Veterans Pension Benefits “According to the U.S. Department […]

Today is, of course, Veterans Day in the United States. Please take a few minutes, at least, to thank the veterans you know for their service to our country. From the Wikipedia page on US Veterans Day: Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on […]

Today is, of course, Veterans Day in the United States. Please take a few minutes to thank the veterans you know for their service to our country. Here is the history of Veterans Day from the official Web site of the Department of Veterans Affairs: History of Veterans Day World War I – known at […]

Every year, American military personnel end their terms of active duty and seek out or return to civilian employment. Understanding which labor laws apply to them can be extremely confusing — even more so if an individual incurred a debilitating injury while in service. There are two laws that a disabled veteran needs to be […]

On the surface, lemon law sounds like a relatively simple concept: you buy a defective vehicle, and the manufacturer/dealer gives you a refund or a replacement. In a perfect world, this would be a seamless process that can be resolved in a few hours or less. Unfortunately, the lemon law process is a bit more […]

Most people that have served in the military are still in the dark about the GI bill and what it means to them. Most people understand that once you separate from the service, you have between ten and fifteen years to use all your GI Bill benefits. However, there are other related terms and conditions […]

Today is the day we officially celebrate our nation’s veterans. Please shake the hand of all the veterans you know, do a small favor for them, say thank you. Without their sacrifices you would not have had the freedom to vote a few days ago.

Whatever else you may be doing on this Memorial Day holiday, please remember the purpose of this day is to thank the service members who gave their lives to defend the United States. This is from MemorialDay.com: Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World […]

These bicycle safety tips are adapted from The League of American Bicyclists. 1. Wear a helmet every time you ride Even if you just ride on bike paths or around your neighborhood, make sure you put on your bike helmet before you go. You don’t have to be going fast to risk serious head injuries. […]

When someone is employed within the American Armed Forces, it can be confusing to understand which labor laws apply in different situations. In this article, we will discuss exemptions and benefits that military personnel are entitled to, as well as the national labor laws that apply to the military in terms of pension, taxes, and […]