By Peter Scherer The job hunt can be a taxing experience. Companies make candidates jump through hoops to submit a resume, only to be automatically disqualified based on the whim of an algorithm. Some job postings are no longer valid, overlooked by careless HR. Other openings use fake, vague language and misleading offers of compensation. And then there are the…
The American Legion is sponsoring the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) act. In a recent email to its members, the Legion’s legislative team wrote: “Too many veterans are left without the critical support they need to recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war. For those living with physical disabilities, PTSD, or other service-connected conditions, the lack of access…
Last Friday the Texas Hill Country was ravaged by heavy rainfall which caused the Guadalupe River to overflow. Officials report the river rose 26 feet in the span of 45 minutes. The floodwaters caused widespread devastation resulting in at least 120 deaths and 161 others who remain unaccounted for. Among the dead include several girls and staffers from Camp Mystic,…
Got a letter in the mail from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) saying you owe money due to an overpayment of your benefits? You might be wondering: Was I really overpaid? How much do I need to pay back? To get real answers to questions like these, always start by logging into your VA.gov account. If your VA.gov account shows…
When Jason David posts one of his “LIFE HACKS” on his LinkedIn page, the team at the Military Transition Roundtable pays attention to the topic. “Navigating life as a military family was expensive. Really expensive. No one joins the military to get rich,” David, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant said. “BUT there are ways to save money,…
By: Anuj Kainth If you’re a veteran traveling with a service dog, you’re not just taking a trip. You’re about to run a gauntlet of rules, stares, and people who don’t always understand why that dog by your side isn’t optional. Whether you’re heading to a VA appointment, catching a flight to see family, or trying to take a vacation…
The American Legion Department of Texas is requesting veterans and others to send gift cards and checks to their state headquarters to offset the weekend flood damage. Gift cards from Lowe’s, Home Depot and Walmart are also welcome as well. Please send those contributions to: 1624 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX, 78752.
By Deon Myers While summer break is a well-deserved time to relax and recharge, it’s also a golden opportunity, especially for high school and college students, to get ahead in building a strong career foundation. Here are a few impactful things students can do this summer to stand out: ✅ Intern or Volunteer Whether it’s a paid internship, a nonprofit…
If you asked Daniel Collins about a transition timeline, he would tell any #Militaryprofessionalintransition that he or she needs mentors. More importantly, he would tell any active duty or reserve members to start at least two years ahead of their planned transition. When he published his recent post on transition, our content team wanted to share this post. By clicking…
The Veterans Administration has released its Women’s Health Transition Training guide. “This course helps transitioning Servicewomen and recently separated women Veterans understand the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits and services available to them,” Tyrone Hewitt, one of our leading contributors noted in his post. Downloading this guide is easy. One can use a basic Internet search…
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