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Are You a Serving Member of the U.S. Military or a Veteran? Make Sure You Are Taking Advantage of These Financial Benefits.
A career in the armed services can be a fulfilling experience. More than just an opportunity to serve your country and help people in need, you may have chances to travel and to meet experts and diplomatic personnel from both at home and abroad. It can also be financially rewarding. Not only may you be paid well for your work, there are numerous other financial benefits that are accessible to serving members and veterans. Even so, many do not know about or make full use of the available perks in education, banking, tax and housing. Read on to make sure that you are not missing out on these advantages.
By Kevin6 years ago in Serve
Understanding VA Loans: What They Are, How They Work, and Why You Want One
Buying a home is challenging. Not only do you have to find the right house, but you also have to secure financing to pay for the home in the first place. While traditional mortgages are a great option, they’re not the only ones available. VA home loans provide a great alternative to qualified veterans and current military members, but before you can decide on the right way to finance your home purchase, you need to understand how VA loans work. Here’s what you need to know.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Serve
Ceremony For the Fallen in the Age of COVID-19
2020 hasn’t been kind to the world. For Canadians, the last few weeks has brought some additional twists to add to the impact of the pandemic. On April 19th most of the country woke to the news of a gunman on a twelve hour rampage in rural Nova Scotia. I wrote about that here. The rampage resulted in the deaths of 22 Canadians including an RCMP constable.
By ShadowsPub 6 years ago in Serve
The Coldest Game Movie Review
Released: 8th February 2020 (Netflix) Length: 96 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Łukasz Kośmicki Starring: Bill Pullman, Lotte Verbeek, James Bloor and Robert Więckiewicz
By Robert Cain6 years ago in Serve
Death Benefits for Veterans
When a beloved Veteran passes, there are a few things family members will want to take care of in terms of using any applicable VA Veteran death benefits. We hope this short list will help you understand what to do and who to inform...
By Matt Cates6 years ago in Serve
The Volcano Rumbles Before it Erupts
The War of 1812 (lasting from June of 1812 to February of 1815) was a conflict which acted as a “Second War of Independence” to signify the lasting power of this upstart constitutional republic known as the United States, and the last war which the US would engage with the military power of Great Britain. Yet, it is also a war for which little of it is remembered by modern generations of Americans or even people who live across the pond. To many Britons, 1812 was the year of Napoleon’s failed Russia Campaign. Though the war is still remembered by many native tribes and Canadians. To them, this war was their chance to walk into the spotlight and defend their own versions of freedom, liberty, and sovereignty; even if their efforts would result in accidental victory or honorable defeat. Yet, people still wonder how this atmosphere of nationalistic violence came to be. What were the events which transpired that caused the final war between the US and Great Britain? Who were the figures who stirred the political pot too fast or two hard, until the hot water spilled all over the place? This essay seeks to answer such questions and observes the positions of all sides who would find themselves at each other’s throats with muskets, swords, cannons, and scalping knives.
By Jacob Herr6 years ago in Serve
Argenta Gap War Cemetery
When people think of the Second World War, most have images of Germany, France or Britain. Most people wanting to visit historical sites will go to the D-Day beaches or concentration camps which is understandable.
By Tracilyn George6 years ago in Serve
BOOTCAMP!
Back in the halcyon days of yore, when I was a US Marine Recruit, we were given tons of training to defend this fine Republic we call 'Murika! There was lots of bullets and bayonets and close combat drills and lotsa "PRAC!" Prac was PRactical Application and Comprehension over various milestones of Marine Corps history, as well as tactical theories, sanitation, medical knowledge, COC, as well as Marine Corps issues of the day.
By Kabin Thomas6 years ago in Serve
Learning To Never Judge A Book or Person By Its Cover
For many years of my life I was involved in the local branch of national veterans organization. I joined at a time when there were still active WW1, WW2 and Korea War veterans. I learned a lot while meeting some interesting characters.
By ShadowsPub 6 years ago in Serve
When To Make Big Purchases as a Military Member
Being a member of the military gives you access to special financial benefits. These include low-interest loans, state tax breaks, inexpensive life insurance, free college tuition, retirement savings, and military discounts at hundreds of stores, many of which are available all year long.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Serve
World War 2 and Fiction
Your obviously aware of this iconic image of the D-Day invasion that marked the beginning of the end of the hated Third Reich.
By Johann Hollar6 years ago in Serve
Why I'm Not Upset
It has been a long road and a short road at the same time. I joined the military in 2016, hoping to acquire a new, independent lifestyle and get out of my parents' house. I got through boot camp, made my way through training for my job and headed out to the Fleet. I was so proud, serving my country, becoming a part of someting greater than myself for once. My ship was in the middle of a deployment, I had never been to the middle east before and I was always up for an adventure.
By Akiah Thomas6 years ago in Serve