With the signing of the new Bill, offers a provision that permits veterans to transfer unused benefits to spouses and children.
More information about this new legislation can be found on the following links.
Read the full article at Military.com
New GI Bill Overview
Entries Tagged as 'MILITARY'
President Bush Signs New GI Bill
July 4th, 2008 · No Comments
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Soldier’s At Risk
July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
On September 9, 2007, I posted a story entitled “VA Claims Backlogs Vary Widely Depending On Where You Live”.
A news story published on MSNBC News Web Site, told story of a military veteran who was injured during his training and promptly discharged.
The article is entitled “Soldiers risk ruin while awaiting benefit checks” The article is […]
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Discount Gas for War Veterans
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
War Veteran and Senator, VA back discount on gas for war veterans
New York–A Cayuga County war veteran has a plan that will make it easier for all veterans to fill up their gas tanks. More than 50 years ago, Paul Spottack volunteered to serve in the Korean War.
Now more than ever, the words “support our […]
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A Letter From The Matt Urban Memorial Fund Committee
June 27th, 2008 · No Comments
The Matt Urban Memorial Fund is a committee of veterans from the Matt Urban Post 40, various other veterans groups, and community leaders. Our purpose is to raise funds to erect a memorial for Lieutenant Colonel Matt Urban (in Veterans Park) to ensure that future generations do not forget this remarkable man.
Matt Urban fought valiantly […]
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Project Mobility: Veterans On Bicycles
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Bicycles give freedom back to wounded veterans
This story is from the Kane County Chronicle; Kane County, Illinois.
The story is about Project Mobility: Cycles for Life. Project Mobility specializes in bicycles for veterans who have received sever injuries.
The complete story can be read here.
Be sure to watch the video. This may be something that local veteran […]
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Gathering of Eagles
June 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment
You may have seen them in person, on the news, written about in various articles.
Gathering of Eagles is an non-profit organization that stands guard at funerals of recent service members who have lost their lives.
There is so much written about Gathering of Eagles, I fee that I cannot do this organization justice by what I […]
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National Veterans Foundation
June 18th, 2008 · No Comments
National Veterans Foundation is a organization that provides assistance to veterans.
In a press release I received. A National Veterans Foundation spokesperson submitted the following statement.
“A national toll-free helpline (888-777-4443,
7 days a week, 9AM-9PM) staffed by fellow veterans, trained to listen, counsel and guide those in need to whatever services they require, no matter where or […]
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Invitation to Join Local AMVETS Post
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments
Attention ALL Veterans! Join Monroe AMVETS Post 1942.
Any veteran, no matter when or where he/she served, is eligible to join the Corl-Gaynier AMVETS Post 1942 in Monroe as long as they have a honorable discharge.
This includes members of the National Guard and the Reserves. AMVETS annual dues is $25 or lifetime dues is only $150.00 […]
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World War II Veteran License Plates Now Available
June 11th, 2008 · No Comments
Michigan is recognizing those who served during WWII.
You or your spouse must have been in service between December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946 to be eligible for this plate.
The plates are available with the graphic design or white with blue bar.
The fee s the regular registration fee plus a one-time service fee of $10 […]
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DVDs4VETs
June 9th, 2008 · No Comments
DVDs4VETs
“Our mission is to provide veterans who for any reasons cannot obtain DVDs on their own.”
How To Donate DVDs: If you would like to donate DVDs to our Veterans, we have two ways to participate. You can send your DVDs directly to DVDs4Vets or to the nearest VA facility to you.
Donations received at our office […]
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