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What is a Veteran?

What is a Veteran? Veterans stand for honor, sacrifice and commitment to the American way of life. Though there is much dispute about who qualifies as a veteran, Federal Law determines a veteran to be any person who has honorably served their country on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Your general and honorable discharge qualifies you to be regarded as a veteran for life, a status that is regarded with […]

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BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition

BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition Seals of seven federal uniformed services in order of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, the US Public Health Service, and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. On May 2nd, the BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition. The Military Coalition is a group of over 32 military, veteran, and uniformed service organizations in joint pursuit of maintaining a strong national defense, maintaining uniformed service compensation and benefits, […]

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National Military Appreciation Month

National Military Appreciation Month National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom.  The month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlight the contributions of those who have served. Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/national-military-appreciation-month/#ixzz5mhMLza21

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Blinded Female Veterans Hike Appalachian Trail

Blinded Female Veterans Hike Appalachian Trail (Alexandria, VA) – For the first time, four of our blinded female veterans will hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail next month.  Hosted by Blinded Veterans Association’s Operation Peer Support, the 2019 Survived and Fierce Ranger Appalachian Trail March will occur on the Northern Appalachian Trails in Georgia starting May 28, 2019.  The four BVA member participants include: Jeanie Murphy, a retired Army Sergeant, Shianti Lee, a retired […]

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3 Services a Veterans Assistance Program Might Provide

3 Services a Veterans Assistance Program Might Provide After you have served your country, you are entitled to benefits to thank you for your service. Those benefits are meant to help you get back on your feet when you return home. Sometimes, accessing your benefits is not easy. The government agencies that are charged with overseeing the distribution of said benefits are bureaucratic and slow-moving. Veterans Assistance Program professionals are available to help you. Here […]

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Great Tips to Use When Applying for a Scholarship

Great Tips to Use When Applying for a Scholarship Scholarships for Veterans Dependents are available through the Blinded Veterans Association. The Kathern F. Gruber scholarship and the Thomas H. Miller scholarship is offered to spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans. Each scholarship is for one single year, but students can re-apply each year and receive it for up to four years. Scholarships relieve a bit of the financial burden that families with college […]