More than $300 million belonging to veterans could be unclaimed, and the VA is currently seeking out the veterans who may be owed refunds. The refund is for those who made GI Bill contributions through the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). The VEAP program was available to active-duty military personnel who served between Jan. 1, 1977, and June 30, … [Read more...] about Are You Owed Money from VA? More Than 115,000 Veterans Could Be Due Up to $2,700 for GI Bill Refunds
Over 9 Million Veterans Have Benefits Threatened by US Default
Over 9 million veterans who are relying on physical and mental care programs could soon see their federal payments greatly impacted if the U.S. defaults on its debt limit. Democrat and Republican lawmakers are currently at odds over suspending the federal debt ceiling. If the U.S. defaults on its obligations, it poses a serious risk to veterans benefits, troop salaries, … [Read more...] about Over 9 Million Veterans Have Benefits Threatened by US Default
Bipartisan Bill Focuses on Stolen and Missing Military Weapons
In a span of 10 years (2010 - 2019), an investigation prompted by Democratic Rep. Jason Crow and Republican Rep. Scott Franklin found that almost 2,000 military weapons had gone missing, lost, or stolen. To be exact, an independent analysis estimates at least 1,179 military rifles, 694 military handguns, 74 military machine guns, and 70 military grenades and rocket … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Bill Focuses on Stolen and Missing Military Weapons
Veterans Benefits Could See a Huge Boost Later This Year, New Legislation Finalized by Congress
Later this year veterans benefits could see a major cost-of-living boost, thanks to new legislation that was just finalized by Congress. The U.S. House of Representatives just unanimously passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act. The bill was passed by the Senate several months back, so it now heads to Biden’s desk to be signed into … [Read more...] about Veterans Benefits Could See a Huge Boost Later This Year, New Legislation Finalized by Congress
You Will Soon Be Required to Contact the VA Every Month to Receive Payment if You Are a GI Bill User
If you are a Post-9/11 GI Bill user, you will soon be required to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs every month to verify your school attendance before you’ll be able to get any payments. The new rule states that if you don’t verify your attendance, you don’t get any payment. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program - Confirm … [Read more...] about You Will Soon Be Required to Contact the VA Every Month to Receive Payment if You Are a GI Bill User
Are VA Benefits Being Withheld from Unvaccinated Veterans?
Over the past few days there have been outlets reporting that Biden has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to withhold VA benefits from unvaccinated veterans. Many social media users have shared a screenshot of what looks like a controversial news headline saying that Biden recently gave the order to the VA. The reports have caused concern among some in the … [Read more...] about Are VA Benefits Being Withheld from Unvaccinated Veterans?
Bus Driver Shortage Triggers National Guard Activation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker directed the National Guard to assist with school transportation in response to requests from the local communities. The 2021-2022 school year is already underway, amid a widespread shortage of school bus drivers. The governor ordered up to 250 available Massachusetts National Guard personnel to help with the bus … [Read more...] about Bus Driver Shortage Triggers National Guard Activation in Massachusetts
Identity of Man Killed in US Drone Strike Revealed, Was Aid Worker Who Worked for US Org, Had No Ties to ISIS (Report)
A new report reveals that the recent drone strike conducted by the U.S. military in Kabul actually killed an aid worker who worked for a U.S. organization. He had no ties to ISIS, despite the U.S.’s claims that the strike was conducted to neutralize an ISIS threat. The identity of the man killed was 43-year-old Zemari Ahmadi. Ahmadi was a longtime worker for a U.S. aid … [Read more...] about Identity of Man Killed in US Drone Strike Revealed, Was Aid Worker Who Worked for US Org, Had No Ties to ISIS (Report)
34 Senators Send Urgent Message to VA to Help Struggling Veterans
A bipartisan group of 34 senators sent an urgent message to the Department of Veterans Affairs calling on them to help struggling Afghanistan veterans. The senators, led by Maggine Hassan (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), are urging the VA to “quickly develop a comprehensive outreach plan" to help Afghanistan and Global War on Terror veterans get their VA services and … [Read more...] about 34 Senators Send Urgent Message to VA to Help Struggling Veterans
US Veteran Takes Matters Into His Own Hands, Launches Private Operation to Rescue Remaining Afghan Allies: ‘We’re Not Asking Permission’
When the U.S. military pulled it’s last remaining troops out of Afghanistan on Tuesday, they left behind several hundred Americans and around 60,000 Afghan allies. For many, including retired LTC Scott Mann, leaving those citizens behind was a tough pill to swallow. “We know instinctively, you know, in our gut, in our solar plexus, that we don’t leave our friends. We … [Read more...] about US Veteran Takes Matters Into His Own Hands, Launches Private Operation to Rescue Remaining Afghan Allies: ‘We’re Not Asking Permission’