Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran
I recently received the news that I had been accepted into DePaul University as a transfer student and I began my trek across the information minefield toward obtaining educational benefits through the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Here’s what I have learned.
Your Intel Report for this week: Secretary Shinseki met with Veterans at a trade school that began accepting the Post-9/11 GI Bill for the first time this year. Veterans can now use education benefits at institutions beyond traditional universities. This …
U.S. Navy Veteran
Where are you from? I’ve never been able to answer that question. How does this pertain to Veteran’s employment? Let me explain…
2LT, U.S. Army
I learned of the Tillman Military Scholars program from friends in 2009 and I wanted to be a part of it. As a Middle East Studies student, studying in Egypt was crucial in rounding out my undergraduate education and prepared me for the rigorous academic and field work of graduate school.
Yesterday, I received several messages from Veterans about long hold times for our GI Bill helpline (1-888-GIBILL-1). The most common complaint was that education counselors were unable to be reached, and the earliest appointments for call-backs were for next week. …
Communications Manager at Veteran Entrepreneurial Transfer, Inc.,
After a debilitating motorcycle accident, most people’s wheels would stop turning, but for former Marine John Miller, they were just getting started.
U.S. Army Veteran
I have a box of things I brought home from Afghanistan. There is nothing too dramatic in there, some trinkets, patches and other memorabilia. Some items, when held, crack open a short story that plays out in my head.
Afghanistan War Veteran
Veterans across the country have had major problems obtaining a job because the majority of skills that were acquired through our military service do not translate into the civilian sector—read my possible solution to this problem.
In an age of austerity for not only the public and the government, green energy can be more than the right thing to do for the environment. It can also save money by reducing operating costs associated with running VA’s …
A few weeks ago, VA held its first career fair and expo in Washington D.C., drawing more than 4,100 Veterans from the mid-Atlantic region. On Thursday, we got some numbers back from the event: Over 500 Veterans walked away with …
Where Does Nutrition Fit in Healthcare?
21 May 2013
VA Nutritional Study Design (VANS-D) Project
We’re seeking ways to prevent the onset of diabetes, to reverse its progress, and to one day offer Veterans hope of eliminating the disease permanently.
Spring is Home Buying Season
15 May 2013
Communications specialist with the Veterans Benefits Administration
It’s finally spring – a time for spring cleaning, dusting off those softball cleats and for some, looking for a new place to call home.
Celebrating One Year of VRAP
15 May 2013
VA Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity
One year ago today, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, a program that offers a renewed opportunity for education/training and job assistance to unemployed Veterans, started accepting applications.
Every Body, Every Day: How to Get Fit
9 May 2013
Dietetic Intern at the Memphis VA Medical Center
How many times in one week do we hear about exercising? Eating right? Losing weight? Keeping our heart healthy?
Separate System Ensures Wounded Troops Receive Disability Benefits Quickly
9 May 2013
Director of the Office of Corporate Communications at the Veterans Benefits Administration
The backlog of disability claims for Veterans is getting a lot of media coverage, and everyone throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs, from the Secretary on down, has acknowledged that this is an urgent problem they are working to fix.
Updating Your Insurance Beneficiary Can Bring Peace of Mind
7 May 2013
Chief, VA’s insurance claims division
Life insurance should give you and your loved ones peace of mind that they will have funds available if anything happens to you. Here’s how to update it.
MyPlate: Healthy Eating Made Easy
2 May 2013
Dietetic Intern at the VA Medical Center in Memphis
MyPlate is the nutrition guide that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes as a recommendation for Americans. As seen in the picture below, it depicts a plate with all four food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein—with a cup of dairy on the side.
VA’s New Hotline Dedicated to Serving Women Veterans
23 Apr 2013
Chief Consultant for Women’s Health Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs
As part of VA’s goal to implement improvements to its health care for women Veterans, we recently launched our new Women Veterans hotline.
