In this era of online shopping, digital communication and mobile apps, thieves are more sophisticated, stealing your information instead of your wallet. And instead of mugging their victims, they hack into bank, shopping and social media accounts. Veterans, due to their extensive travels and moves throughout their service, are at higher risk for identity theft. […]
The recent passing of the VA reform bill is great news for Veteran students and military dependents who receive benefits! Along with improving VA healthcare and articulating measures to create more transparency and greater accountability within the VA, the $17 billion measure includes a provision that will have a huge impact for Veterans using their […]
One of the biggest concerns that Veterans, advocates, law makers and the public have had regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the lack of transparency within the department. Everyone wants to know “what the heck is going on?” and “what is the VA doing to fix the issues?” In an attempt to […]
On Thursday August 7, 2014, President Obama signed the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 into law. The legislation, commonly referred to as the VA reform bill, is intended to give the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the necessary funding and resources to improve the access to, and the quality of, care […]
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). More than 500 Veterans compete in seventeen sporting events, including basketball, bowling, softball, hand-cycling, air pistol and rugby. The games, currently running in Philadelphia through August 17th, are part of […]
There is great news for service members who were swindled by dishonest loan collectors! Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it had obtained nearly $92 million in debt relief for approximately 17,000 consumers, most of whom are military service members owing money to Rome Finance. According to the CFPB, Rome Finance, […]
In today’s high-tech world, it is frustrating to have to wait days, sometimes weeks, for answers to important questions. After all, what is the point of living in the Information Age if information isn’t always readily available? The VA realizes that for far too long, its information and resources have been behind the times. That […]
Across history, generations of U.S. Army soldiers have been known around the globe by the uniform they wear. There were the blue coats of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the dough boy helmets of WWI. WWII and Korea saw the olive-drab uniforms, and jungle camouflage was the uniform of Vietnam. More recently, the Army […]
Due to the increased participation of women in the military, especially since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the VA has been hard pressed to meet the healthcare needs of female Veterans. Because of increased demand, the VA is restructuring the healthcare system to include benefits specifically for women. While it has been estimated that nearly […]
Military branches are slimming down in a number of ways. Both the Army and Air Force have already seen down-sizing in both their officer and enlisted ranks. But the DOD is also tasking its branches with getting leaner and more physically fit. As part of this tasking, the Army has taken to a few new […]
