Resources
Military OneSource Support
American Red Cross
Army Emergency Relief
Wounded Warrior Project
www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org
USO
Va.gov
Vehicles for Veterans
www.vehicleforveterans. org
USAA insurance
www.usaa.com
Military Pay Chart
www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/charts
Veteran Guide
Luke Daniels Outreach Director veteransguide.org
email: pr@veteransguide.org
Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more. We have created some helpful guides and will continuously be adding more. Recently we also made a calculator that helps veterans calculate how much their VA rating should be, especially when it comes to combining ratings and complicated VA math. Check it out:
VA Disability Calculator - veteransguide.org/va-disability-calculator/
VA Disability Appeals - veteransguide.org/va-disability/appeals/
What's important to us is providing resources and help for veterans and their families. We want to make sure vets have all the resources necessary to ensure they struggle with their health and finances as little as possible.
VDA
We are honored to partner with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
to support our nation's veterans.
About Veteran Debt Assistance
Our nation has nearly 20 million Veterans
and each has been uniquely shaped by their service. From the moment they return home and for years to come, every Veteran faces their own set of challenges. We empower Veterans of all eras to tackle financial challenges and achieve personal triumphs, both large and small, to build a foundation for long-term financial independence and security in civilian life.
Our mission is no small task;
We're here to connect you with the perfect solution - one that doesn't just ease your financial stress but also lifts the weight of debt off your shoulders, making your wallet feel a bit heavier each month.
It won’t always be easy but you can rest assured that you’re working with someone who has the knowledge and experience to get you back on track.
https://veterandebtassistance.org
Veteran Debt Assistance is owned and operated by:
CPC Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Bill Doctor
875 N Michigan Ave Ste. 3100,
Chicago, IL 60611
Recruit Military
Facilitating Civilian Jobs for Military Veterans & Spouses
As the leader in connecting employers with the military community, RecruitMilitary is committed to facilitating military-to-civilian employment. Since our founding in 1991, we’ve been working with employers as well as veteran, transitioning military, and military spouse job seekers to arrange great employment outcomes.
RecruitMilitary
- Address
RecruitMilitary
555 Belaire Ave
Suite 210, #2058
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Telephone
Local:
757-965-5820
513 -683-5020
Toll Free:
800.226.0841
Veterans can access military home loans, primarily through the VA loan program, which offers significant benefits such as no down payment, competitive interest rates, and no private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Overview of VA Home Loans
The VA home loan program, backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is designed to help veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses purchase, build, or refinance homes. Here are some key features and benefits of VA loans:
- No Down Payment: Many VA loans allow veterans to finance 100% of the home's purchase price, meaning no down payment is required in most cases.
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- No PMI: Unlike conventional loans, VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance, which can save borrowers a significant amount of money each month.
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- Competitive Interest Rates: VA loans often come with lower interest rates compared to traditional mortgages, making homeownership more affordable.
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- Flexible Credit Requirements: While individual lenders may have their own credit score requirements, the VA does not set a minimum score, allowing more veterans to qualify.
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a VA loan, veterans must meet certain service
requirements, which typically include:
- Serving on active duty for at least 90 days during wartime or 181 days during peacetime.
- Having at least six years of service in the Reserves or National Guard.
- Being the spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty or due to a service-related disability.
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Application Process
- Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE): This document verifies your eligibility for a VA loan and can be obtained through the VA or your lender.
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- Find a VA-approved Lender: Work with a lender experienced in VA loans to get pre-approved and understand your financing options.
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- Complete the Loan Application: Provide necessary documentation, including income verification and credit history, to your lender.
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- Home Appraisal: The VA requires an appraisal to ensure the home meets minimum property standards
MyPay
https://mypaydfas.mil/;#/
Ncoer
NCOER Bullets (armywriter.com)
htts://www.armywriter.com/ncoer_bullets.htm
Medals of America
https://www.medalsoamerica.com/build-your-ribbons-rack
Ribbon Rack Builder - Army & Military Ribbons Medals of America
Army Reserve Retirement Services
https://www.usar.army.mil/Retirement/Pay/Application/
Forms to be filled out:
Supporting documents:
- DA 5016
- 20 Year Letter
- Promotion or reduction orders
- Transfer to Retired Reserve order
- Reserve Component Survivor Benefits (DD 2656-5 or DD 1883)
- Age 60 extension documents if necessary
- DD 214s
- Mobilization/deployment orders (if you are early age eligible for pay
Many of the supporting documents are found in the Soldiers’ records portal: https://www.hrcapps.army.mil/portal/
Eric Bullard
PR Consultant | Richmond Vona
Website: richmondvona.com
Email: ebullard@richmondvona-pr.com
Our nation’s heroes living with limb loss often face new daily challenges, but it doesn’t mean giving up independence. Thanks to modern prosthetics and adaptive tools, many veterans thrive in everyday tasks like driving. We created a helpful guide on driving after amputation. Explore it here and share with fellow veterans:
Driving as an Amputee -
richmondvona.com/tips-driving-amputee
Stars and Stripes
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/about-us/#about
Source - Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes has published a newspaper continuously since World War II. Our unique military coverage first became available online in 1999. Today, Stars and Stripes operates as a multimedia news organization. We publish the Stars and Stripes print newspaper edition Monday through Thursday and a special Weekend Edition on Friday. In addition, we publish several weekly and monthly publications and numerous special supplements. On any given day, readers and visitors number about 1.4 million.
"Stars and Stripes is editorially independent of interference from outside its own editorial chain-of-command."
Stars and Stripes maintains news bureaus around the world including Europe, Pacific, and the Middle East to provide first-hand reporting on events. In addition to news and sports, Stars and Stripes news products contain all the elements of an American "news organization."
The newspapers for deployed personnel are provided at no charge to servicemembers serving in harm’s way. In Europe and Pacific, the newspaper is sold on base in coin boxes and at military exchanges. Home delivery to subscribers is available in Belgium, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Stars and Stripes also produces a weekly U.S. edition distributed to more than 25 locations inside the continental United States.
Other publications include special supplements focused on topics of interest to the military community such as education, transition, and retirement planning. In Europe and the Pacific, Stars and Stripes produces a variety of products (print and digital) to help readers explore and enjoy their local communities by providing guides on culture, travel and other leisure activities. View our current Supplement Calendar to see a list of all special publications.
In addition to its print publications, Stars and Stripes delivers breaking news 24 hours a day through its premier Stripes.com website and on mobile applications for iOS and Android.