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In the Life of a Woman Veteran
In 1948, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to serve as regular members of the military. Today, there are more than 2 million women Veterans living in the United States, and they are the fastest-growing group in the Veteran population. As the...
Loneliness Among US Veterans with Problematic Substance Use: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study
Loneliness is a major public health concern, especially among individuals with problematic substance use (PSU), but little research has focused on vulnerable groups like US military veterans. This study, using data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans...
New Monthly Requirement for Post-9/11 Students at VA Institutions of Higher Learning
If you’re a Post-9/11 GI Bill student who relies on Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments while enrolled in school, you need to know about the new monthly Enrollment Verification requirement for this school year. Monthly verification will be required...
Free Tax Prep and Filing Software for the Military
MilTax preparation and e-filing software is available mid-January through mid-October. It’s designed to address situations specific to the military. The self-paced software walks users through a series of questions to help complete and electronically file a federal...
Veterans, Active Duty Can Take Advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Veterans and active-duty service members can get one step closer to student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2022. The Department of Education will allow months spent on active...
Retroactive Benefit for VA Service-Connected Compensation
Keeping track of benefits, compensation and resources the Department of Veterans Affairs has to offer can often seem overwhelming. If you have questions about VA’s Retroactive Benefit, commonly referred to as Back Pay, you’re not alone. Many wonder will back pay cover...
Take Control of Your Drinking
Many people enjoy drinking a few alcoholic beverages, but how much is too much? It’s a common question, especially when you’re trying to figure out your own drinking habits. Heavy drinking can lead to dangerous health conditions such as sleep disorders and heart...
Red Cross Facing National Blood Crisis that May Put Patients at Risk
The American Red Cross is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to...
