Use VA’s current filing instructions, make an evidence list, track requests and exams, and read your own decision letter. A free follow-up worksheet helps you keep a record.
The Army’s 2026 Retired Soldier Handbook is available. Download the official 80-page edition and use practical steps to find current retirement information and the right office for personal questions.
VA’s 2026 Federal Benefits Guide is available, but VA’s sources disagree on its validation date. Get the official PDF, check current program pages, and find a free claims follow-up worksheet.
Veterans Deserve Better Than a Maze: It’s Time We Fixed the Way Healthcare Works After 26 years in uniform—multiple deployments, injuries, moves, and mission-first living—you’d think navigating healthcare in retirement would be simpler. It’s not. I’ve seen too many veterans, including brothers I served alongside, get stuck in a broken system. They wait too long … Read more
8 Intentional Ways to Strengthen Your Family This Summer When we think about summer, our minds often go straight to hot dogs on the grill, baseball games under the lights, and road trips with the windows down. And while those are all great—we need something deeper. What if your summer bucket list wasn’t just fun…but … Read more
By Kirby Ingles, Retired U.S. Army | Leadership & Wellness Coach | AO Globe Life Supervising Agent When I retired after 26 years of service, I thought the hardest decisions were behind me. I’d led soldiers in combat zones, made split-second calls under pressure, and shouldered responsibilities most folks can’t imagine. But nothing quite prepared … Read more
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
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
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