Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage? Like many people in the US, I’m sure that you believe the stereotype that only teenagers will benefit from a hike in the national minimum wage, but that isn’t the case. Nationally, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) calculates that 1 out of every five veterans who are employed… Continue reading Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage?
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I Got Called Out For Stolen Valor Today
I Got Called Out For Stolen Valor Today I was at the local Arby’s which by the way, is a total shithole, but the wife, who has not been feeling well, wanted to go there, so that is what we did. The rule in the house has always been the sick person gets to decide… Continue reading I Got Called Out For Stolen Valor Today
Who Is This Veteran?
Who Is This Veteran? This is a photo of Karola Ruth (nee: Seigel) Westheimer, better known as Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist. In the 80s and early 90s she was extremely popular and was on just about every talk show and even had her own talk show “Dr. Ruth”. But this post is about… Continue reading Who Is This Veteran?
Getting Your DD-214
Getting Your DD-214 Option 1 – If you are a recently separated veteran (2010-present), records can be found online via the VA eBenefits portal. https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records Option 2 – Use the eVetRecs system to create your request. https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records Option 3 – Mail or Fax a Standard Form SF-180 https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html Send by Mail The National Personnel… Continue reading Getting Your DD-214
Thank You For Your Service
Thank You For Your Service This video rang strong with me, as I struggle when I see someone in uniform, I wish them well, but I know that most of them, like me, do not want attention drawn to them like that. Yes, I wear a USMC hat most of the time, but that is… Continue reading Thank You For Your Service
Calling For Backup – You Are Not Alone
Calling For Backup – You Are Not Alone You are not alone, period. You can always call for help, someone is always willing to listen, willing to help. You just need to reach out. I understand how difficult it is to ask for help. I myself struggle with it every day of my adult life.… Continue reading Calling For Backup – You Are Not Alone
The DD-214
The DD-214 The DD-214 or your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty is a very important document to show that you have been discharged from Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. What Is It? The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a “DD… Continue reading The DD-214
Meet Sgt Carl Dekle
Meet Sgt Carl Dekle Meet 100-year-old Marine Corps and World War II veteran Sgt Carl Dekle and Silver Star recipient. Fox 13 Tampa Bay interviewed Sgt Dekle on his 100th birthday on June 29, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnQJd_XRQQ First I want to say that I will not be bashing a fellow Marine in this post. In fact,… Continue reading Meet Sgt Carl Dekle
22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day
22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day No, that isn’t the jersey number of my favorite sports player or the number on the side of a car, it is the sad number that every day, 22 veterans lose their battle to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That is one every 65 minutes and unless you are related… Continue reading 22 – Twenty-Two Veterans Every Day
80% Veterans Administration Disability Rating
80% Veterans Administration Disability Rating As I posted the great news a couple of posts ago that I finally got approved for an 80% disability rating by the Veterans Administration (VA). In reality, the process hasn’t been that difficult. I started it in Jan 2021 and nearly two years later I have been granted 40%… Continue reading 80% Veterans Administration Disability Rating
