What Kind of Veteran Are You? I recently stumbled upon a question on Facebook, about how many veterans feel that they are looked at as less of a Veteran if they didn’t serve in combat. This question is a problem for me as I do feel like I’m not a real veteran or a real… Continue reading What Kind of Veteran Are You?
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Veteran Asshat Runs His Mouth
Asshat of the Year Goes To… This shit pissed me off big time. As a member of the U.S. Military, you raise your hand to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. This means that when you leave active duty, your oath doesn’t expire… Continue reading Veteran Asshat Runs His Mouth
My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality
My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality Not since Mr. Cool Ice (Tommy Steinberger) has someone tried so hard to look like a total douchebag. In fact, Mr. Cool Ice, had it wrapped up for nearly 20 years,… Continue reading My Name Is Sam and I Made My Service My Entire Personality
Broken Marines Everywhere
Broken Marines Everywhere I just finished making the post about the United States of Al episode about Riley’s VA disability claim, when I started episode #6 of the second season. This episode was about Veteran’s Day, and while I personally do not subscribe to the free food crawl that many veterans do, in this episode… Continue reading Broken Marines Everywhere
Time Well Spent With A Fellow Marine
Time Well Spent With A Fellow Marine I was online a few years ago and ran across Chicago Honor Flight, which is an organization that takes veterans to see Washington D.C. for a day. I reached out to them and asked if my wife and I could volunteer, even though we are not from Chicago.… Continue reading Time Well Spent With A Fellow Marine
Bible Stops Shrapnel
Marine Save By His Bible This is a recreation of an article from The Grand Rapids Press in 1951. This article is about Jess Holcomb, a Marine that I got to meet and spend some time with, in 2017. Bible Stops Shrapnel Local Marine Believe Book Save his Life on Korean Hill The Bible that… Continue reading Bible Stops Shrapnel
How Do You Spot A Marine Corps veteran?
How Do You Spot A Marine Corps veteran? That is actually a really good question, but the answer isn’t going to be something amazing like; one of the things Marines don’t talk about, it is like “Fight Club”, and I’m going to go against all my brothers and sisters and will likely get shunned from… Continue reading How Do You Spot A Marine Corps veteran?
Veterans Affairs Disability Claim Process
Veterans Affairs Disability Claim Process Filing a Veterans Affairs disability claim can be exhausting for some, but knowing how the process works is a big help. This post is just that. Claim Received – I personally, have sent in a claim entirely via the United States Postal Service (snail Mail), and electronically via their website.… Continue reading Veterans Affairs Disability Claim Process
Veterans Affairs (VA) Newsletters
Veterans Affairs (VA) Newsletters The Veterans Affairs (VA) publishes a weekly newsletter called ‘VetResources’. If you are a veteran and not getting this newsletter, then you are missing out on some great resources. Below are some posts from previous newsletters. To sign up for the newsletter go to https://news.va.gov/vetresources/ and enter in your email address… Continue reading Veterans Affairs (VA) Newsletters
New VA Clinic / Hospital
New VA Clinic / Hospital The New Veteran Affairs Clinic / Hospital in Fredericksburg is coming along nicely. Officially called the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic – Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC), is located in Spotsylvania County, just two miles south of the Fredericksburg City limits. This new facility, which… Continue reading New VA Clinic / Hospital
