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14,000 Establishments Offering Meals, Desserts and Beverages this Veterans Day!

Yesterday in Part 1 of the Veterans Day series, we discussed free or discounted events at over 1,500 locations. The real big headline grabbers are always the free and discounted meals at over 14,000 locations. Depending on where you live, Veterans can start the day with a free breakfast and...
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Three Great Ways to Observe Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a week away. It should be a time for all Americans to reflect on the sacrifices of our service members past and present, but for veterans and their families, the day is especially significant. The holiday falls on a weekend this year, which offers more time than...
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Programs for Minority Veterans

Minority veterans often face a unique set of issues, and various programs have been developed to fit their needs. The VA offers much support to minority veterans and provides several services to address their specific issues. Veteran population by race: White, (Non-Hispanic) 80% Black, (Non-Hispanic) 11% Hispanic, 6% Other, 3%...
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Casualty and Survivor Benefits

It is not easy to consider, but if you become disabled or are killed while on deployment, your family will be entitled to benefits from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some benefits are automatic and some require your family to apply for them. Because of...
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Therapy: There is Help for Military Personnel

Members of the Armed Forces may come to a place where they need therapy for a particular reason. There are services available to them that address various causes for this need. Whether it is a physical or psychological need, VA benefits provide the assistance that is necessary to return patients...
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Cuts to Military Health Benefits On The Horizon

In a rare moment of bipartisanship, the top Republican on the Senate’s Armed Services Committee has endorsed President Obama’s proposal to cut military health benefits. Senator John McCain of Arizona will recommend to the Congressional “super committee” – a collection of Senators and Representatives tasked with cutting the federal budget by $1.2 trillion...
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Pearl Harbor Attack Remembered on 70th Anniversary

Today we remember those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In a statement The White House proclaimed today “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day”. The President hailed veterans: “Their tenacity helped define the Greatest Generation and their valor fortified all who served during...
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A Christmas Dinner

A guest post from David J. Karwoski – John was a disabled Vietnam veteran who struggled with debilitating health issues as a result of the war. His daily struggles centered around diabetes, peripheral neuropathy and residual problems from malaria—not to mention the several pounds of metal used to hold his...
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Never Leave a Fellow Soldier Behind — A True Story

A guest post by David John Karwoski January 2009, Massachusetts. Zack, a two tour combat veteran was walking through a hospital parking lot on his way to visit someone in the hospital. He noticed an elderly couple sitting in their car with winter coats on,...
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Proposed Changes in Tricare Prescription Coverage

The following is a guest post provided by Matt Puettmann, content manager at Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s leading dedicated provider of military family home loans. *** Service for military members is tough regardless of which branch they serve in, and many come back from service with various physical...
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