Veterans Report

Bill to Help VA Refinance Homes
Legislation has been introduced that would improve veterans’ ability to refinance their mortgages. More

Deal of the Week: 25% off Coffee at Coffee Beanery
Save 25% on any coffee purchase. We realize this is a significant discount relative to our competition but that is because you have to do a little more work. More

$40,000 Post-Service Bonus
The Army is offering recruits up to $40,000 to buy a house or open a small business at the end of their first enlistment term. More

Not Too Late for Stimulus Payments
The IRS is reminding retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return that there is still time to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment. More 
 

3 Ways to Fund Your Education in 2008
The military encourages Veterans to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources. More

Veterans Get Free Business Cards
We’ve teamed up with Vista Print to offer all Military.com members free business cards. More

Obama, Clinton & McCain Answer Your Questions
Military.com and the American Legion have partnered together to offer Servicemembers and their families the chance to ask Obama, Clinton & McCain questions that matter most to you. More

Featured Job: U.S. Border Patrol
Open Hiring Period and Online Application for Border Patrol Agents through Sept. 30, 2008. More

American Legion launches Apple Purchase Program for members
The launch of Apple member Purchase Program is The American Legion’s newest addition to its array of valuable member benefits. More

Welcome Home Celebration
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosting a huge “Welcome Home Celebration” for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans on Armed Forces Day May 17, 2008. More

Help Test New Online Counseling Tool
Inflexxion Inc., a leader in online, interactive health solutions, is working with the DoD to create an online, interactive, relationship-building course specifically for military couples. More

Funding for National PTSD Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) allocated an additional $2 million to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). More

Bill Assists Underserved Veterans
The Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced a bill to establish partnerships between the Department of Veterans Affairs and various community organizations. More

Female Veterans Plan Summer Meeting
The United Female Veterans of America is hosting their First Annual National Summer Meeting the St. Louis Marriott West in St Louis, Mo. June 26-29, 2008. More

Free TBI Screenings in Connecticut
The Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, Conn. is offering free screenings to veterans for symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). More

Grant for Oklahoma Veterans Home
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a grant of $12,675,000 for improvements at the state veterans home in Sulphur, Okla. More

New VA Clinics in North Carolina
New Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) opened in Jacksonville, N.C. and Hamlet, N.C. More

Report Cites Unmet TBI Needs
A new follow-up report by the VA Inspector General on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with traumatic brain injuries found that many vets have significant unmet needs. More

VA Personnel Retention Bill Introduced
The Chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, proposed the Veterans’ Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008, to address staffing issues in VA. More

June Deadline for Woman Vet Scholarship
Royal Neighbors of America has a more than 100 year history of supporting women, and they are announcing their Heroes at Home Women Veteran’s Scholarship Program. More

Free SAT-ACT Prep Software
A group of NFL players and the eKnowledge Corp. are continuing their multi-million dollar sponsorship of SAT and ACT test preparation programs. More

Nominees Sought for Volunteer Award
Each year, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) recognizes five individuals with the Very Important Patriot (VIP) Award for exceptional volunteers. More

Send Your Name to the Moon
NASA invites people of all ages to join the lunar exploration journey by sending their names to the moon aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. More

Scammers Sending Bogus IRS E-Mails
The scammers are already attempting to bilk people out of their economic stimulus payments by sending bogus e-mails claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. More


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