VA loans have proven to be resilient since the start of the recession in 2008. When mortgages issued under other loan programs came to a virtual halt, VA loans seemed to continue progressing at a steady pace.  Factors leading up to the 2008 mortgage crisis had little effect on the VA loan guaranty program.   
 
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He is a compassionate man with a special place in his heart for suffering Veterans. He is a caring individual who deeply loves his family and devotes his time as an advocate for veterans. Rendon shares his concerns for his country by expressing them through public speaking and writing.  He loves his country and he [...]

A non-profit organization providing free mental health services to US military personnel and their families affected by the current conflicts that in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Give an Hour is a non-profit organization that is putting an amazing effort to develop national networks of volunteers who are qualified professionals that are able to treat both acute [...]

Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veteran’s organizations on college campuses across the United States, and is one of the most rapidly growing grassroots veteran’s organizations in the United States today.  Since founding in January of 2008, SVA has grown to over 120 chapters in 36 states and the District of [...]

By Patrick Noaker, Attorney at  Law
          For many service members, the return from an overseas assignment can be bittersweet.  Reunion with wives, husbands, children and other family members is sweet, but some of the emotional baggage brought back is bitter.  This is even more the case for those who are the survivors of childhood sexual [...]

The Honor and Remember Campaign is a truly worthy effort to establish and promote a national flag, the Honor and Remember Flag, to be a visible reminder to honor the fallen soldiers of the United States. The United States does not have a national symbol to remember our fallen warriors or to respect the ulitimate sacrifice made by the members of the United State Military. By signing the petition you will help the Honor and Remember organization get one step closer to filling this void in our officially recognized assemblage of American symbols.

The movement started among Sunni tribes in Anbar Province to become an ad-hoc armed force across the country in less than a year. The rapid growth of the US-funded groups has led to concerns about some of their members’ insurgent pasts fighting against coalition forces.

It can be difficult to transition from a military career to a civilian career if you are not armed with the right tools for the change. However, the transition can be much easier with the proper tools and preparation. In this series of articles focused on Military Transition we will provide you with some helpful tips and tools to make you succcessful. The first article focuses on writing a professional resume and transforming your military skills to civilian skills.

The Department of Defense reports that more than 1,500 United States soldiers have died in Iraq and more than 11-thousand American troops were wounded in this war. Since our soldiers left to go to war in Iraqi two years ago, we have encountered thousands of soldiers coming back from Iraq suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries.

According to an Associated Press report, the cost for supporting America’s disabled veterans continues to go up even though the total number of veterans is declining.  The article by Jennifer C. Kerr points out that “Despite the decline in total vets – as soldiers from World War II and Korea die – the government expects [...]