By Debbie Gregory. Suicide prevention often relies on the power of human connection. And since more and more, that connection is moving online, could social media play a role in reducing the alarming rate in which those who have served commit suicide? In a study called “Indicators of Suicide Found on Social Networks” researchers discovered […]
By Debbie Gregory United Through Reading (UTR), a San Diego-based non-profit organization that helps connect military families around the world through reading, was honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s “Community Service Hero Award.” The honor was in recognition of the support UTR provides to U.S. military families. UTR’s unique model provides more than […]
By Debbie Gregory. Predatory lending practices, broadly defined, are the fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair tactics some lenders use to dupe people to take out loans they can’t afford. So if a lender practices deception, exploitation, violates consumer protection laws, or charges more than reasonable loan terms, they are considered to be predatory lenders. Now, […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Defense Department has announced a milestone for the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. In just under five years, the program, launched by second lady Jill Biden, has now partnered with more than 300 employers. The Military Spouse Employment Partnership program is an employment and career partnership that connects military spouses to […]
By Debbie Gregory. Did you know you can receive both Social Security benefits and military retirement? Under most circumstances, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your full Social Security benefit based on your earnings. Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty […]
While many of us wouldn’t think twice about calling out from work if we had the flu, we often postpone taking much needed vacations. Time off is medicine. Taking a vacation can cut the risk of heart attack in men by 30 percent and in women by 50 percent. Vacations alleviate stress, and time away […]
By Debbie Gregory. Family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for veterans. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act was signed into law in May, 2010. The law acknowledges the critical role of caregivers for seriously injured post- 9/11 veterans, and establishes a national program that addresses the wellness and training of family caregivers. […]
We’re all constantly on the go, and taking a break for a family vacation is a great way to spend quality time together. For the families of those who serve, past and present, taking a vacation together is even more precious. It’s challenging to be a part of a military family and find time for military […]
By Debbie Gregory. Surviving spouses of military retirees are eligible to receive a portion of their service members retired pay upon the service member’s death if they are enrolled in DoD’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Additionally, the survivors of disabled service members who die from service-connected causes are also eligible for the VA’s Dependency and […]
By Debbie Gregory. A new national help hotline, Vets4Warriors, was recently created. Vets4Warriors, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, offers a 24/7 helpline, a veteran benefit in partnership with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center (RUBHC). The all-veteran call center, with specially chosen Peer Advisors, answer calls in seconds, listen and support you, every hour of every […]
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