The Benefits Of Service Animals For Veterans
Service animals, especially service dogs, are a great help to veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They are also excellent at helping veterans rebuild their...
U.S. Developing Hypersonic Missile-Tracking Satellites
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) developed a new satellite to track hypersonic threats and passed a recent critical design review. The approval of the review is good news for the U.S. MDA...
Ranking The Best Cities For Veterans To Retire
American soldiers dedicate their entire lives to our nation, and then there comes a time when they bid adieu to their uniforms. When that happens, most of them want to find a suitable place to...
The 3 Best States For Veterans To Retire
Retiring from the military is always difficult as veterans have to go through many challenging situations such as disabilities, homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. It is hard to...
Veteran Caregivers Resources And Services
Caring for veterans returning from their military service can be overwhelming, especially if they’re suffering from a mental illness like PTSD. Some veterans require caregivers when returning home...
What Countries Provide the Most Assistance for Their Veterans?
While there are some notable differences in the types, designs and delivery of services for veterans in every country, they all fall under some common domains. These domains include health...
America’s Most Veteran-Friendly City Of San Diego, California
San Diego has been described as the top destination for returning troops and veterans with many reasons why veterans highly covet the metropolitan California city. We salute San Diego as being one...
Honor Veterans By Visiting These World War I Memorials
The youth of our country need to learn and honor the brave who fought for our nation's rights and freedom in the first World War. There are hundreds of World War I Memorials scattered across our...
Most Famous War Memorials To Visit In The United States
War memorials are created to honor the memories of the people who sacrificed their lives for their country. These allow you to commemorate the sacrifice these people made and pay your respects to...
Honoring The Legacy Of Black Veterans
“Black history is American history, and we celebrate Black History Month because Black History was not recorded.” - Howard Baugh. The US celebrates and honors the sacrifices and contributions of...
What Happens To Military Members Who Go AWOL
One of the most common and negative military terms is being absent without leave that is also known as going AWOL. This policy isn’t just for the military as it applies to multiple workplaces that...
Inside North Dakota’s Fight To End Veteran Homelessness
In 2009, a promise was made in the state of North Dakota to end veteran homeless. Nearly 13 years later, the goal has nearly been reached, as the Fargo Veterans Affairs Health Care System is close...
The National Cemetery And Military Memorials Of Alexandria
If you tell someone you plan to visit Alexandria National Cemetery, they might think you are talking about Arlington National Cemetery. It is certainly true that the Alexandria National Cemetery is...
New VA Program Helping Unemployed Vets
The $400 million VA program offers education and training for high-demand jobs to unemployed veterans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a relatively small number of vets have jobs due to the VA...
Exploring The Inner Working Of The Deadliest Aircraft
The U.S. is known for creating some of the greatest military crafts, but one aircraft known as the AC-47 is claimed to be the deadliest aircraft in the world due to its design and special features....
Five Statistics About Veterans That Will Surprise You
People who do military services or veterans do many things to keep us safe. They fight day and night so that you and I can sleep comfortably in our beds at night. They spend long periods away from...
Soldiers To Start Testing Army’s New Robotic Combat Vehicles
Starting in 2022, the Army will start testing a prototype for a Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) after developing Light and Medium models of RCV starting in 2021 while working in small teams before the...
Give Back By Supporting Veteran Charities
There are many ways to thank military members for their service, but you can show your appreciation by volunteering your time or donating to a charity for veterans. These are some veteran charities...
VA Instrumental In New National Brain Research Initiative
A spotlight was placed on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, the VA in America has been instrumental in doing what they can to gather more...
Did You Know These Celebrities Served For The Armed Forces
We celebrate all the troops in the armed forces including some familiar faces with some celebrities that served in the armed forces with some you may know and others that can shock you. These...
3 Banks Where Vets Can Get A Free Checking Account
Current and former members of the military face unique financial challenges that vary from others. This can be a result of factors such as sudden deployments, changes in location, and unforeseen...
Battlefield Flicks: 1917 Review
Director Sam Mendes’ film 1917 is a World War I film centered around the journey of two British corporals into “no man's land” and later into enemy German territory on a mission to call off a...
Battlefield Flicks: Movie Review For Greyhound
Greyhound is a 2020 film that debuted on Apple TV from director Aaron Schneider, while starring Tom Hanks. The movie centers around U.S. Navy commander Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) and his convoy of...
Battlefield Flicks: Movie Review For Unbroken
Angelina Jolie took on the 2014 film Unbroken as both director and producer. The movie focuses on U.S army officer Louie Zamperini’s journey during World War 2, including his 47 days being lost at...
How You Can Help Homeless Veterans
Our veterans are our heroes. They protected our country by putting their own lives in danger. The possibilities of critical injuries and even death was very real when they found themselves in...
Easy Recipe For A Fall-Themed Mimosa
Mimosas are fun for brunch or a get-together with friends but as fall is coming, it’s time to get festive with your cocktails. This easy recipe for an apple cider mimosa is a spin on the classic...
Fall In Flagstaff, Arizona
When you think of Arizona, you likely think of dry heat and cacti, and not a hotspot to enjoy the fall weather and changing foliage. However, the city of Flagstaff offers a different slice of the...
Best College Resources For Military Families
Who Qualifies For Military Financial Aid? Most military scholarships require applicants to have served or currently serving in the Navy, Army, Coast Guards, Marines, or Air Force. There are also...
Congress Passes Veteran Service-Dog Bill
Last Thursday, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (or PAWS Act) was passed by the Senate. It was already passed by the House of Representatives in May, making this...
Minnesota Veteran Honored With Prestigious Award
The 2021 DAV Disabled Veteran of the Year award was recently given to the current Chief of Staff at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Mike McElhiney due to his advocacy and action for...
VA Compensating Veterans Who Were Exposed To Burn Pits
Compensation is finally on the way for veterans who have developed long-term medical issues and injuries due to exposure to burn pits on deployment. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced...
Common Misconceptions About The U.S. Military
With over 20 million veterans and over a million active members, the US military makes up a small percentage of the over 330 million citizens living in America.This difference and the perception of...
VA Compensating Veterans Who Were Exposed To Burn Pits
Compensation is finally on the way for veterans who have developed long-term medical issues and injuries due to exposure to burn pits on deployment. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced...
Five Tips to Understanding a Veteran With PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is an anxiety disorder most common among veterans who have experienced first-hand action during their military service.While many people experience PTSD, an...
Resources For Veterans Struggling With Mental Health Issues
PTSD appears to be one of the most prevalent mental health issues among veterans. However, there are also several other challenges they face that may be even more crippling than physical...
Five Things You Need to Know About Retirement Plans
Retirement planning is a continuous process that keeps evolving; this is because you need to adjust your savings according to the future inflation rate. To have a comfortable and financially secure...
How to Motivate Yourself to Workout
You know exercise is good for you but doing it regularly is another thing. Most people join the gym at the start of the new year but give up on working out after 3 months. This causes a lack of...
Pros and Cons to Joining the Military
The United States military is a large and complex organization. Joining the military has its pros and cons. Still, the question that everyone asks themselves is, “Should I join the US military?” The...