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Now is the time for our country to explore new approaches to caring for our veterans and aiding their transition back into civilian life, says the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in this commentary.
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Leaving the military for civilian life is a complex process. Our guide shows you everything you need to know, a step-by-step playbook for veterans transitioning into the civilian world.
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Current plans call for Guard missions to end after 89 days, one day short of minimums needed to qualify for certain retirement and education benefits.
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The June 24 deadline for the end of Guard orders would leave troops at 89 days of active-duty, just short of the 90 needed for benefits.
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VA officials say they're working with colleges and Congress to watch for potential problems when veterans return to classes next year.
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The transition to civilian life is a difficult process, but the good news is there is much support available, says the author of this commentary.
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Many highly qualified service members and veterans who have served in a variety of medical specialties are unable to use their training and experience to practice in civilian hospitals during this exceptional time of global need.
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More than 1 million veterans reported being jobless in April as the national unemployment rate 14.7 percent.
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The idea is to support medical workers and other coronavirus responders with a program similar to the Defense Department's higher education offerings.
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Avoid these resume mistakes when transitioning from the military to a civilian career.
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The measure rushed through Congress earlier this month and would protect income from work-study programs.
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Be careful -- Interest rates on VA home loans may be ticking higher amid economic turmoil.
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Checks of $500 per dependent could be delayed until 2021 if veterans miss the April 22 deadline.
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Money lost from work study program closures would be protected under the new measure.
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“Whether it’s resignation, retirement or ETS for enlisted soldiers, they’re being offered the option to extend if they want to do that, or to reenlist or withdraw. "
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A pilot program is set for January 2021, while full-scale operations are planned by 2023.
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Here's how veterans who have not filed taxes can still get the $1,200 checks.