On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
As GI Bill Marks 75th Anniversary Some Call for Expansion
In marking the 75th anniversary of the original GI Bill, a top Department of Veterans Affairs official on Wednesday pointed to a glaring difference between the post-World War II and post-9/11 versions —…
Atlanta to Be Home of Rare Civil War Flag of Black Soldiers
The Associated Press | By Bo Emerson and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “We Will Prove Ourselves Men,” reads the inscription at the top of the regimental flag carried into battle by members of the 127th…
Some Links to Help Understand PTSD during PTSD Awareness Month
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster. Most people have some stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions…
Dealing with PTSD
Close to a third of the combat veterans who seek VA care are likely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder. The VA has had to expand its mental health…
VA Seeking Public Input for Suicide-Prevention Plan
Last March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to combat veterans suicide – National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) – which directed Department of…
The US Plan to Survive a Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
By Logan Nye A sudden flash. A mushroom cloud. A sudden expanding pressure wave. In the event of a thermonuclear attack, seeing these things means its probably too late to…
Parental Advice for Teens Who Want to Join the Military
By Stew Smith Do you have a child who grew up playing with GI Joe, wearing camouflage and playing Army? Maybe it was just a phase or maybe your child…
President Trump to Finally Get His Military Parade on July 4
By Richard Sisk Interior Secretary David Bernhardt gave details Wednesday on a makeover of the traditional Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to accommodate a speech by…
Legion Wins Bladensburg Memorial Supreme Court Case
The Bladensburg World War I Veterans Memorial isn’t going anywhere. In a landmark victory for The American Legion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on June 20 that the 40-foot…
SCOTUS Rules 7-2 The Bladensburg Memorial Cross STAYS
The Blandensburg Cross, aka The Peace Cross, is a war memorial, located in the three-way junction of Bladensburg Road, Baltimore Avenue, and Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, Maryland. The American Humanist…
VA MISSION Act: Top Questions Answered
Last week, VA implemented changes to community care under the VA MISSION Act. The changes included expanded eligibility for community care and a new urgent care benefit. As part of…
Six Ways to Combat Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a common chronic condition causing reduced ability of the heart to circulate blood. Often referred to as “heart failure,” CHF often leads to fluid…
Can CBD Oil Help with Anxiety & PTSD In Veterans?
Around 20% of veterans who fought in the middle east are troubled by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As per VA (Veterans Association), veteran deaths by suicide was at an…
10 Hollywood Tough Guys Who Studied on the GI Bill
Millions of veterans have benefited from the GI Bill, but did you know that dozens of Hollywood actors learned their craft while studying in classes paid for by the program? An…
2019 Fourth of July Military Discounts
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Today, we can celebrate this freedom with discounts…
