Tyrone Hewitt, our good friend and a frequent inspiration for veteran resources, got us thinking when he responded to a reservist asking about their Purple Heart benefits. That made us to to one of our AI resources to ask about what are some resources available to them and their family members. Here’s what it found when we asked: “What Do…
By Matt Scherer Soldiers will see an influx of phone calls, text and visit from their officers and noncommissioned officers under Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll’s holiday directive to lower the service’s influx of holiday suicides. The directive starts now until Jan. 15. It’s something veterans can consider, especially for their friends and comrades during this holiday season. Secretary Driscoll’s policy…
By Matt Scherer News reports this week shared how disabled veterans might face changes in their ability to obtain food stamps if they qualify under the U.S. Department of Agriculture new guidance on SNAP benefits. According to one new resource, disabled veterans might have to work under their new guidelines proposed by the Trump administration. The www.va.gov, website reports one…
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation will host a Town Hall meeting, aimed at help caregivers understand the programs available to them. Date: July 22 Time: 1 p.m. CDT Registration link: https://elizabethdolefoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bKFl9C0qRte9x10oBnKSjg#/registration
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…
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