FREE Yoga program for Veterans: Yoga is a mind and body practice with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. It combines physical posture, breathing and meditation techniques, which have demonstrated improved mental health, sleep and quality of life outcomes for Veterans suffering from PTSD.
“How do I prove that I’m a Veteran?” It’s a question often asked by those who once served in the military. Many businesses offer discounts to Veterans for restaurants, hotels, stores, recreational activities and even home improvement, among other perks. Former service members will want to take advantage of those opportunities.
Since I posted an article discussing the Congressional Budget Office proposal to sever a large percentage of Veteran disability benefits, it’s been brought to my attention that the Washington Post has also flown their anti-Veteran colors while demonstrating a fundamental lack of understanding into both the purpose of VA Disability, and the real-world impact of its application.
This year during the spring and fall semester, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is hosting a series of events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of military integration through the passage of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 and President Harry S. Truman signing of Executive Order 9981.
Tax season is upon us and with that comes our annual influx of questions from concerned Veterans with regard to their taxes. In this article, I have taken information directly from the IRS website to give you the most precise information out there.