Readjustment to life back in the US is more difficult than many anticipate. While deployed, many spend most of their free time wishing they were home, but the sad irony is that, for some, once they are home all they can think about is returning to the battlefield. There is an increasing threat to the safety of active troops and veterans that is not found on the dusty plains of Iraq or the mountains of Afghanistan, but within the very troops themselves.

Statistics are showing that 120 soldiers are taking their lives each week. Suicide has become an epidemic, but the government does not want to talk about it.

Book Review:
Returning from the War on Terrorism
By Bruce C. Brown
Reviewed by Julie Scott
 
The “Buddy System” works well when buddies cooperate.  They watch each other through thick and thin, offer help when the going gets tough and rejoice together in the accomplishments earned by the other buddy.  A buddy system is recommended for risky or dangerous [...]

Secretary Eric K. Shinseki Makes a Promise to the American People to Fight for Veterans Rights and Make Positive Changes For 2009
 
Secretary Eric K. Shinseki spoke in front of Congress making it known to the American people that is well of the problems that Veterans face and that he is going to everything in [...]

While most veteran benefits are geared toward combat veterans or service-related disabilities, health care is not one of those benefits. The Veterans Administration provides a Medical Benefits Package that applies to all veterans except those with a dishonorable discharge.
The Medical Benefits Package is based on active military service and not limited to combat service. There [...]

How do VA loans and bankruptcy go hand in hand?  VA loans are available to most veterans.  You will need to qualify for these loans though.  Qualifications often include a good credit history demonstrating your ability to repay the loan in full.  If you have filed bankruptcy, there are special qualifications that you will need [...]

What happens when a disabled veteran gets convicted of a felony and goes to prison?
The Veterans Affairs is obligated to continue to pay benefits to the veteran, even while in prison. However, these benefits are reduced.  Beginning on the 61st day of incarceration following the conviction the payment of disability compensation will be reduced to [...]

At any given time there are tens of thousands of U.S. Military veterans incarcerated in the United States. Many of these are being detained temporarily for some minor indiscretion, and will be released within a few hours, days, or maybe, weeks. This type of incarceration seldom results in the need for emergency intervention from the [...]

What are the benefits to you with a conventional to VA refinance loan?  As a veteran, you are entitled to receive benefits from the government in many ways.  One of those ways is to get a bit of a backing for your home loan.  What this means is that the government helps to secure your [...]