Young veterans from across America converged on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building on April 29 to voice support for a new and improved GI Bill. They spoke about how difficult it is for veterans to earn college degrees these days. The benefits were failing to cover the cost of tuition. In some cities, the payments for veterans of the reserves failed to cover the cost of getting to and from campus.
Several members of Congress joined these outspoken individuals and stressed the need for a “21st‑century GI Bill” that would provide benefits worthy of our veterans and offer the same opportunities afforded to those who fought in World War II. On June 30, after months of hard work by the leadership of both political parties in the House and Senate, the president signed a GI Bill worthy of its name.
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I am a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. My father is a member. I Just got out of the Navy two months ago. I flew in Helocoters as a Rescue Swimmer for the last 6 years. After almost a year of job searching I have decided to go back to school and persue my one true passion as a nurse. My husband is currently active duty Navy and is deploying for Iraq in September. We have a 10 month old daughter and are trying to figure out how we can manage me going to school and support our family. I am very hopefull that I can find some guidance in our situation from you. Please contact me at (858) 736-6939. Thank you for your time.
Deanna M. Smith
Posted by Deanna M. Smith | 07/12/08 3:47 PM |
I am a Disabled Vet who served for 10 years to include a tour in Desert/Shield/Storm. I feel that each State should offer each NG or Regular Army soldier a free education at a State school. I know here in Pennsylvania there are over a dozen State colleges whos in-state tuition is cheaper than any private college around and would not drain the States budget. These soldiers are in the PA NG or the PA AFNG but serve the US therefore maybe the Feds can kick in a few bucks also. Imagine the people we would have entering our work-force - Vets with college educations - cant be beat anywhere!!!
Posted by Scott Emery | 07/25/08 10:07 PM |
First let me introduce myself. I am a vietnam combat veteran and past member of the American Legion. I am 100 percent service connected for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and combine rating for other combat injuries. I have currently graduated from Argosy U. in Professional Counseling. I have been doing seminars on PTSD in local Libraries in Georgia. What I have encountered is that organizations such as, American Legions, Paralyzed Veterans of American and Vietnam Veterans of American has not focused enough on claims of veterans suffering from PTSD. A veteran with this diagnosis is apt to be left out of the loop. Veterans with this diagnosis will be in- capable of attending school,or finding a job therefore they will not be able to provide for their families. I believe organizations such as yours should first and foremost focus on obtaining benefits based upon eligibility so that these veterans can get the necessary psychological help to provide for their families. Without a treatment plan in place for these veterans all the congressional hoopla about education benefits, scholorships, and any other function is useless. PTSD is a killer of families and veterans futures. I have created a plan through Full Circle-360 degrees to enhance membership for these organization however, claims officer must be in place to help the veteran obtain eligibility of benefits both financially and mentally through counseling and family intervention. If not, these veteran will suffer the same fate as vietnam veterans. If you would like to contact me please call 404-457-7732 and ask for Mac Drinker.
Posted by MAC DRINKER | 08/04/08 7:56 PM |