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Military Times (tiered subscription model)
Military Times is publishing its annual Benefits Guide, a one-stop resource on the dizzying array of pay and benefits programs offered to active-duty and reserve component service members, retirees, veterans and their families. It has everything they need to know to get the most out of their government benefits.
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Veterans Association of America
If any veterans are interested in helping themselves and other veteran through our program and business platform, please give us a call at (800) 590-2173 to set up an appointment to further our corporate endeavors as well as help you obtain clarity on your financial future.
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National Military Family Association
It's tax-filing season — everyone's favorite time of year. As a military family you have several resources to help you with your annual tax filing. A first stop for many military families is Military OneSource, which offers service members and eligible family members access to free financial counseling, tax consultations, and secure online tax preparation and filing.
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Military Times (tiered subscription model)
The Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that would let Veterans Affairs doctors discuss and recommend marijuana as a potential medical treatment in states where it is legal. An addition to the fiscal 2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies appropriations bill, the bipartisan amendment sponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Montana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, would let VA doctors discuss marijuana as a potential medical treatment, similar to the allowances given civilian physicians in medical marijuana states.
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Military.com
Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will rally on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to oppose legislation that would reduce the monthly housing allowance for children attending college on a parent's education benefit. Jonathan Schleifer, interim policy chief for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, said the group wants Congress to preserve all portions of the current Post-9/11 GI Bill and not allow funding to be diverted to pay for other programs — even if the other programs are for veterans.
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Military Times (tiered subscription model)
Students in 2016 have more tools, filled with more data, than ever before to help them decide where to go to college. But when it comes to informing service members and veterans, that vast quantity of information is of varying — and sometimes quite poor — quality.
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The Mortgage Reports
Home buyers often ask which type of loan is best for them. FHA loans offer low downpayments, and the HomeReady mortgage allows buyers to qualify based on income from all members of the household. But for those who have served in the military, the best loan option is usually the VA home loan. It is the only home loan that offers the unique combination of zero downpayment, no mortgage insurance and rates that run more than a quarter percent lower than conventional rates. Because the VA loan is unique, it incorporates features not found in any other loan type.
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Auto Remarketing
Recently, CarMax highlighted a commitment to providing community support and career opportunities to the nation's military, veterans and their families. CarMax and The CarMax Foundation have pledged a total of $1.4 million spread over the next three years to organizations supporting the military, including Hiring Our Heroes, KaBOOM and The Mission Continues.
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The Stranger
Twenty-two veterans a day commit suicide in the United States. Why anyone commits suicide is something only they can know, ultimately, but it wouldn't be a stretch to surmise that post-traumatic stress disorder might have something to do with it. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system is quick to prescribe antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, sedatives and other meds for PTSD, but that hasn't done much to stem the tide of veteran suicides. Cannabis, despite promising results for many vets who are dealing with PTSD, is off the table.
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Task & Purpose
A new reality show pits four teams of civilian athletes, each led by a military veteran, against each other in a series of military-themed survival challenges and obstacle courses. Called "American Grit," the 10-episode show is hosted by professional wrestler, John Cena, according to FOX.
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