Veterans Community

Many Veterans have expressed concerns about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Since the payment will be deposited based on tax information, Veterans who did not file annual income tax returns in 2018 or 2019 were worried they would not receive the ‘Economic Impact Payments’ the treasury…

When an urgent medical condition arises, your first thought should always be about getting yourself the medical help you need as soon as possible. Although many Veterans can access emergency care through the VA, sometimes a VA Medical Center is too far away. However, this does not mean a Veteran…

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Valerie Rivera, one of three City Leaders for Bunker Lab’s newest chapter in Omaha. Bunker Labs is a national nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses start and grow business. Our conversation touched on a variety of different…

Illinois based non-profit, HOOAH, was organized by two longtime friends and veterans looking to give back to wounded soldiers through the great outdoors and good old fashioned camaraderie. The groups main function is through facilitating hunting and fishing trips for disabled vets, however, these trips are just a small part…

A New Community with A New Purpose “Twenty-two veterans die by their own hand every day. I got tired of seeing my friends take their own lives and got tired of criticizing the government. I realized I had two hands and two feet and that I could make a difference.”…

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the PA GI Bill into law last week, granting free or reduced college to the spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard Members. The law, first of its kind in the country, moves to pay back the men and women who’ve given their time and…

Once out of service, many veterans find it difficult to assimilate into the workforce. Finding a profession that suits their unique skill set can be daunting or outright discouraging. Some Ohio Veterans have found a good solution for this through farming. Back to Their Roots Kipp Harlow, Air Force Veteran…

With the recent passing of House Bill 3703 in Texas, many are speaking out against its fine print – specifically the  community of Texas Veterans. HB 3703 Texas legislature recently passed a law allowing patients with terminal cancer, autism, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and spasticity to use low-THC cannabis when prescribed…

Force Blue, a veteran owned and run organization, has taken on the daunting task of helping to preserve our planet while also doing their part to help Florida veterans re-assimilate back into citizenry. Valiant causes in their own right, Force Blue has taken these two seemingly unrelated issues and innovated…