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Former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva Gains 100 Pounds to Keep NFL Dream Alive
Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Steelers / Karl Roser Alejandro Villanueva is putting the weight of his dreams on his shoulders. Literally. Weighing in at a whopping 340 pounds,
How AMVETS Helps Post-9/11 Vets
AMVETS is considered one of the top four Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) and is dedicated to helping veterans and their families. The following are a
New Site for Illinois Vets Interested in Health Care
There is a new resource for vets in Illinois who are interested in pursuing a career in health care. The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning
4 Ways the VFW Helps Post-9/11 Vets
Photo Credit: Creative Commons Veterans of Foreign Wars is the largest organization of combat veterans and one of the four leading Veterans Service Organizations. The
Texas Resists Watering Down Veterans Education Benefits
The Texas Legislature has rejected a proposal to overhaul the Hazlewood Act, a victory for veterans groups that had opposed a Republican state senator’s attempt
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Army Marathon
Photo Credit: used with permission of Ed Bandas Most people who live in central Texas know about the Army Marathon that runs from Killeen (just
VA Postpones In-State College Tuition Rate for Recent Veterans
The VA recently postponed the July 1 deadline requiring all public colleges and universities that receive GI Bill funding to provide in-state tuition rates to
VA Launches Campaign to Increase Veterans’ Economic Potential
The VA released information about a new effort to connect veterans with national and local employers in 50 U.S. cities: May 18, 2015 DALLAS —
2015 Memorial Day Discounts
While we take a little extra time to remember our fellow brothers and sisters in arms this weekend, Corporate America is joining in with us. From
The Vocational Rehabilitation Process
So you’ve applied for Vocational Rehabilitation (also known as Chapter 31) with the VA. It’s been a long time just getting here from the disability
Air Force Vet Champions Indiana’s Women Veterans
There are more than 33,000 women veterans living in Indiana, and they now have a champion. In January the state appointed Senior Master Sgt. Laura
New Feature – Apply for VA Benefits Online
Photo Credit: MarineCorps NewYork, Creative Commons 2.0 generic, no changes made. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented new online tools to make