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May Raise Co-Pay for Some Medications
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Grant Programs to Help Aging Veterans
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- New
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Now Accepting Online Claims Applications
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Benefits Act to Expedite Claim Findings and More
- Applebee's
Salutes the Military on Veterans Day
- VA
to Fund First Alabama National Cemetery
- AFPC
to Focus on Accountability of Medical Records
- Veterans
Help Open New D-Day Museum Exhibit
- Medicare
Premiums Remain Steady
- Veteran
Job Fair Blitz to Kick Off
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VA Team Up for Transitioning Servicemembers
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DoD May Raise Co-Pay for Some Medications
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New Grant Programs to Help Aging Veterans
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To All Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and Guard
Thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifices and dedication to the ideals of our country are honored, especially on Veterans Day. More
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Find the Perfect Holiday Gifts at Military.com
The last day to mail gifts overseas is December 11th. You can save time, beat the mall crowds and find great deals in the Military.com Holiday Gift Guide Center. More
New Cemetery for South Carolina
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently dedicated its newest national cemetery, Fort Jackson National Cemetery, in Columbia, S.C. More
VA Now Accepting Online Claims Applications
The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting online applications for initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits. More
Veterans Benefits Act to Expedite Claim Findings and More
The new Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 pushes the VA to use electronic filing and processing of claims to help expedite claim findings, and reduce inconsistencies. More
Applebee's Salutes the Military on Veterans Day
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants invite all active duty and veterans to pull up a chair for a delicious meal. More
VA to Fund First Alabama National Cemetery
A contract of more than $3.7 million was awarded by the VA to a Birmingham firm to build the first, small burial area of the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. More
AFPC to Focus on Accountability of Medical Records
The Force Personnel Center (AFPC) at Randolph AFB, Texas is trying to improve the accountability of medical records and aid in the timely processing of veterans' disability claims. More
Veterans Help Open New D-Day Museum Exhibit
More than 40 World War II veterans who participated in the D-Day Invasion gathered recently to help open an exhibit recounting their wartime experiences on D- Day, June 6, 1944. More
Medicare Premiums Remain Steady
Out-of-pocket costs for doctor's visits, outpatient services, medical equipment and other services covered under Medicare's Part B Premiums will not increase in 2009. More
Veteran Job Fair Blitz to Kick Off
In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. Department of Labor's HireVetsFirst initiative plans to spend nearly a month conducting more than 120 veterans' job fairs in 31 states. More
Navy, VA Team Up for Transitioning Servicemembers
U.S. Navy Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established the Navy to VA Seamless Transition Program. More
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Issues VA Hiring Report
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GI Bill to Start on Time
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Airlift Veterans Recognized
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Government Issues VA Hiring Report
The Government Accountability Office released a report on the shortcomings of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to recruit and retain medical personnel. More
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New GI Bill to Start on Time
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Guide to Selecting a New Computer
Military.com has teamed up with Dell to offer you a check list of things to consider when shopping for a new computer. More
5 Most Military-friendly Cities to Live In
Here are the 5 best cities for military members to live in. These cities have strong job and real estate markets. More
How do you Celebrate Veterans Day?
We want to know how you plan to celebrate Veterans Day. Record a short video message detailing how your family or your local military community celebrates this holiday. More
Featured Job: A Perfect Transition
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You're Invited to the Second Annual Heroes Gala
The Iraqi Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA) is excited to announce the Second Annual Heroes Gala, to be held on November 12. More
Save Money on Cars and Trucks
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Register for SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma
All military spouses are invited to attend SpouseBuzz Live in Tacoma, Wash. on Nov. 15, 2008. More
GI Bill Covers Commercial Drivers License Training
Military veterans interested in being owner-operator truck drivers now can achieve that goal quicker and less expensively. More
Veterans Day, November 11
Nov.11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in America's armed forces. More
Enhanced VA Mortgages Possible
Veterans with conventional home loans now have new options for refinancing to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed home loan. More
Mobile Counseling Centers Available
The first of 50 new mobile counseling centers for Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Vet Center program are now available. More
New Medical Center in Orlando
Ground was broken recently for a $717 million, full-service Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) medical center in Orlando. More
Military PTSD Requirements Relaxed
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its adjudication regulations regarding service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More
Common New GI Bill Questions
The New Post 9/11 GI Bill is a year away and the questions keep coming. People seem most concerned about eligibility and transferability. More
Disability Retirement Ratings Do-Over
Servicemembers who have been medically separated since Sept. 11, 2001 and not found eligible for retirement, will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed. More
Marine Corps Birthday Approaching
The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 233rd birthday on Nov. 10, 2008. More
Ideas for Care Packages
A new website provides many ideas to families and friends wanting to send care packages to love ones stationed abroad. More
Berlin Airlift Veterans Recognized
Veterans of the Berlin Airlift were recognized by the German government for their bravery and sacrifice at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. More
VA's Mishandled Document Probe Widens
The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Veterans' Affairs has been conducting a series of investigations into document mishandling at the 57 Regional Offices across the country. More
Allowance for Surviving Spouses
Surviving spouses whose Survivor Benefit Plan payments have been offset as a result of receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. More
Contest for Purple Heart Veterans
If you received a Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam, you could be one of nine lucky veterans to win the Veterans of Foreign Wars' "Return to Vietnam" trip. More