How to Get a Veteran ID Card
One of the questions many Veterans have is hot to get a Veteran ID Card. They want the ID card for various reasons. The most common is so they can take advantage of Veteran discounts. Many retailers offer discounts for…
Fall Vacations for Veterans
Let’s face it. Even though people take a lot of vacations during the summer, nothing beats the Fall. The temperature starts to come down, the leaves begin to turn, and it is just more comfortable to be out doing things….
Camp Lejeune Justice Act and Class Action Lawsuits
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed on Aug 10, 2022 along with the PACT Act. This act has made it possible for certain individuals to sue and recover damages for harm that was suffered due to exposure to contaminated…
Can I File for Agent Orange or Burn Pits?
Veteran Service Officer (VSO) speaking to Veteran: Hello, how can I help you? Veteran: I’d like to file for Burn Pits. VSO: You’d like to file for… Veteran: I deployed to Afghanistan. I want to file for Burn Pits. VSO:…
Journaling and PTSD
PTSD. We have heard the term for decades. We know the signs. And, many of us struggle with the reality of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome on a daily basis. How can something as simple as journaling help with PTSD? I am…
Resource Library
We have several helpful resources in our Resource Library. Listed below are just a few of them Northeast Arkansas Food Pantries Last year we put out an article on food pantries in Northwest Arkansas. The following day a Veteran advocate…
Spring Activities for Veterans
Spring is here. With spring comes the opportunity to get out and enjoy activities put on hold throughout the cold winter months. Here in Northwest Arkansas that means, among other things, getting out into the Ozarks. We are blessed to…
Burn Pit Exposure
Burn pit exposure has become the newest rallying cry for Veterans. There are approximately 650,000 Service members having served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The VA estimates about one-third of the Veterans who served in the operations deal…
Veteran State Benefits for Arkansas
Most states have benefits for Veterans in addition to the Federal VA benefits that Veterans are eligible for. The benefits will differ according to which state the Veteran lives in. Arkansas State Benefits Arkansas is one of 26 states that…
Veteran Friendly Job Search
Why is there a need for a Veteran friendly job guide? Jobs are readily available at the moment with many companies promising hiring bonuses. Just a cursory search online yields hiring rates up to $2,000 with $2-$4 raises after 90…