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VSO 101 – VA Claims: Gathering Records
Previously, I covered working with a VSO volunteer Service Officer (SO) to begin filing a claim with the VA. Each claim is different, just like every veteran, so there is no set chain of actions to ta...
VSO 101 – Getting Started With Your Health Benefits
Ask a vet about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and nearly everyone will start talking about healthcare benefits. It is the primary interaction for many veterans, especially older ones, who n...
VSO 101 – What Can a Veteran Service Organization Do for Me?
In my previous blog, I defined what a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is and what it can do for veterans and service members preparing to separate or retire. Today, I’ll go into more detail about ...
VSO 101 – What Is a VSO?
What is a VSO? It is a Veteran Service Organization…but what does that mean?A Veteran Service Organization, or VSO, is a group formed to help veterans navigate life after military service. These group...
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When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality. You’re balancing a civilian career, military obligations, family responsibilities, and the possibility that your schedule could change overnight. Whether it's a state activation, a deployment, additional schools, or a natural disaster re...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
