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Great Books That Veterans Can Enjoy This Summer
Memorial Day was a few weeks ago, and while this article might be a little late, I thought I'd write about a few great military books that veterans might enjoy. There are countless military books available to read out there, from exciting fictional tales to...
Great Podcasts For Veterans In 2022
One of the best ways to keep up with what's going on with military veterans all around the country is to check out some military podcasts. If you don't know what a podcast is, it's essentially a talk radio show that you can listen to on the internet. That means all...
7 Civilian Career Paths for Veterans
Getting back into the workforce can be a daunting task for many military veterans. One of the most common concerns they have is finding a job that honors their skills and experiences. According to Navy Federal, more than 250,000 military veterans enter the workforce...
VA Health Care and Medicare: Should You Enroll in Both?
VA health care is an integrated system providing care at selected facilities. It is a health care system for those who left active military service in honorable conditions. Medicare is a U.S federal government-funded national healthcare program that gives...
Military Discounts When Shopping for a Car
Numerous automakers love to express their gratitude to military servicemen as well as their household members by providing special discounts on their cars. Automakers offer military benefits both domestically and abroad. If you are a former or active duty trooper, the...
How the VA was Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Veterans Affairs has never had the best reputation when it comes to delivering timely, high-quality care to America’s veterans. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the VA’s healthcare system took a massive hit, with millions of canceled or rescheduled...
Tax Breaks For Disabled Veterans
If you’re a United States military disabled veteran, you could qualify for several tax breaks as a result. These benefits aren’t applied as a tax credit or deduction on your federal income tax return; rather, these breaks are spread across different areas, meaning...
Better Understanding Veteran Health Issues
Veterans are a unique population that incorporates loyalty, teamwork, discipline, customs, identity, and hierarchy. However, they are subject to emotional and physical concerns, which sometimes lead to adverse results. Health care professionals should familiarize...
How Disabled Veterans Benefit from The DAV
Serving in the military is a challenging task. The challenges of war have led to a massive chunk of disabled veterans. The plight of these disabled veterans is often overlooked. In a bid to help disabled veterans, the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service...
COVID Vaccination Information for Veterans
The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, including the Veterans. Due to this, the US Department of Veteran Affairs is continually working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal partners, and healthcare personnel to reach out and...