Category: Veterans Benefits
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The 2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide Is Here — Don’t Leave Your Benefits on the Table
As a combat veteran and someone who’s walked with hundreds of military families through life’s toughest transitions, I’m telling you straight: If you don’t know what you’re entitled to, you’re probably missing out. That’s why I’m excited to share that the 2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers is officially available. This guide… Read more
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The 2025 Retired Soldier Handbook Is Here—Don’t Miss It
If you’re a retired Soldier—or a family member standing alongside one—you need to know this:The 2025 U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook is now available. You can pick it up at your local Retirement Services Office or access it online here:🔗 soldierforlife.army.mil/Retirement This isn’t just another Army publication gathering dust on a website. It’s a lifeline. Why… Read more
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Veterans Now Have the Power to Tell Their Own Story—While They’re Still Here
For years, the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) has stood as the nation’s largest digital tribute to our brothers and sisters who served. Nearly 10 million veterans are honored on that platform, with stories told by loved ones after they’ve passed. But now—for the first time ever—you can tell your own story before you go. The… Read more
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What to Do When a Retired Soldier Passes Away: A Guide for Veteran Families
When a Retired Soldier passes away, the grief is overwhelming—but what often hits families just as hard is not knowing what to do next. In my 26 years of service in the U.S. Army, I helped run countless Soldier Readiness Programs. We updated emergency contacts, SGLI forms, and trained leaders on casualty procedures. But I’ve… Read more
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The Veteran’s Last Bivouac
There’s a saying among old NCOs: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” And when it comes to our final mission—the last bivouac—that hits harder than most of us want to admit. Whether you believe your last stop leads to glory, rest, or reunion with the saints, one thing is true—leaving your loved ones unprepared… Read more