Celebrate Oct. 26: National Day of the Deployed
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2016
Tags: history, holiday, military, veterans
Deployment is a difficult yet expected part of the U.S. military experience. It impacts an entire family and community, disrupting regular life and routine, and leaving a family behind to count the days until the loved one’s return. Thankfully, the Armed Forces offer many support services to families of the deployed, but it can still Read More »
The One Guide You Need For Minneapolis Veterans Resources
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and over 360,000 veterans. Approximately a quarter of those vets live in the Minneapolis area. With such a significant population living in the vicinity of a major metropolitan city, Minneapolis has built up quite a repertoire of veteran programs and benefits. Programs include housing assistance, health care, counseling, Read More »
The History of the U.S. National Guard
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
The National Guard of the United States is not only the only branch of the U.S. military whose existence is outlined by the U.S. Constitution, but it is also home to the oldest units in the U.S. military, tracing back its origin to the first militia regiments organized in North America in colonial Massachusetts, 1636. Read More »
Comparing Basic Training for the 5 Branches of U.S. Military Service
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
Members of each branch of service typically consider their own basic training to be the most challenging and toughest of all the branches; it’s a debate of hard-knock stories and amazing feats of endurance and learning. The reality is that all recruit training for U.S. military service is strenuous, mentally and physically, and all who Read More »
Five-Star Generals in the U.S. Military
Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
Over the history of the United States, a small handful of men have achieved the very highest rank of military service, all during extreme times of war. In December 1944, during the midst of WWII, the U.S. created a special five-star officer rank to establish both a clear internal order of seniority and a near-equivalence Read More »
The All-In-One Guide to Atlanta Veterans Resources
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
As a U.S. military veteran, your service has earned you a wide range of benefits and support. However, sorting through the list and accessing the resources in your area can be a daunting task. Today, as part of our city spotlight series, we highlight the resources available to veterans in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, veteran homelessness Read More »
When you Need Madison Veterans Resources, Start Here
Posted in Uncategorized on October 17, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Madison is in the heart of Wisconsin. Despite this capital city being relatively small in size, the Madison area and surrounding counties are big in their veteran population. Nearly 400,000 veterans claim the state as their home. With this rather large veteran population, the state has cultivated a host of excellent benefits, programs and services Read More »
All of the New York City Veterans Resources You Need
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Continuing our series on the best way to find local veteran resources in your city, today we are highlighting New York City. Other cities covered so far include Chicago and Houston, and we plan on showcasing veteran services and support groups in seven additional cities in the days and weeks to come. New York State Read More »
Iconic Images: 4 War Photos You Might Not Have Seen But Should
Posted in Uncategorized on October 12, 2016
Tags: history, military, veterans
War photography has been an important and interesting element of warfare since the invention of photography in the 1830s. War photographers during the U.S. Civil War staged and recreated still scenes from the battles since daguerreotype photography took several minutes to shoot, and, for the first time, American civilians could see with their own eyes Read More »
Becoming a Firefighter: Making the Transition from the Military
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2016
Tags: employment, military, veterans
Veterans planning for their end of active service, or EAS, have many options available to them, whether they are looking to try an entirely new career field, fully retire, or perhaps go back to school. Many veterans find fulfilling careers in paramilitary organizations – like law enforcement or firefighting – whose structure and culture closely Read More »
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