The veteran employment rate greatly improved in February. 2012. The jobless rate for Post 9/11 veterans dropped 2.3% from a high of 11.6 percent in January. The veteran unemployment rate of all veteran generations was decreased by .7 percent. Labor statistics indicate the jobless rate dropped to an annual average of 9.9% last year from […]
Unemployed veterans may be heading back to school in mass under a federal program to get out-of-work veterans trained and back in the job market. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the veteran unemployment rate for recently discharged veterans is nearly three times the national rate. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act was passed […]
Banks wrongfully foreclosed the homes of more than 700 military families during the financial crisis, a number much higher than originally thought. The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides certain legal protections to military personnel while they are on active duty. Additionally, Michigan’s Act 138 of 2008 provides protection against certain types of foreclosures […]
More than 900 previously accredited Veteran Schools and Veteran Colleges may lose their eligibility to receive tuition assistance payments. This will create issues for Veteran Students. The DoD requires Veteran Colleges and Veteran Schools to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to guarantee the quality of education received by our soldiers. Veteran Schools and […]
Last summer, President Obama delivered a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. President Obama discussed re-vamping the Transition Assistance Program (TAPS). The new program called Transition GPS will soon offer new veterans departing the military more robust transition services. TAPS has long provided service members with information regarding benefits as well as workshops on […]
RUN FOR THE WALL (We Ride For Those Who Can’t) May 15–May 25, 2013 Run For The Wall recognizes the sacrifices and contributions made by all Veterans who have served our nation. Veterans of recent conflicts and those currently on active duty are welcome to join us as we ride for those who cannot. By […]
Colleges seem to be adept at recruiting veterans but are they adept at serving veterans? Are colleges taking steps to aid veterans as they face tremendous obstacles in their path of attaining a college degree? After World War II, many U.S. veterans returned home and decided to attend college. The GI Bill is still an […]
No tears can fall from my eyes. So, why does my heart ache? Could it be, the empty chair? I shouldn’t whine. Many, no longer have their soldiers with whom they dine. The empty chair, always there. Thanksgiving is a day to pause and reflect on all we are grateful for. For me, Thanksgiving, is […]
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California New Veteran Friendly Laws California is the home to more Veterans than any other state. The Golden State values its Veterans. California is fulfilling its obligation to our veterans and their families through favorable legislation. California’s Veterans will be able to benefit from new laws that enhance, extend or create opportunities impacting education and […]
