Tag: mil2vet
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New Military Transition Timeline: Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap Each year more than 200,000 service members transition out of the U.S. military, beginning the journey from military service to civilian life. While many leave with leadership experience, technical skills, and a strong sense of purpose, the transition itself can be complicated. Veterans must navigate employment, education benefits, healthcare enrollment, housing, and…
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Gigantic Win for Veterans: VA Backs Down on Rating Rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the interim rule on disability ratings in mid-February. Within days, veteran organizations, lawmakers, and nearly 20,000 individuals mobilized in opposition. Even bigger news than the VA backlog returning to pre-pandemic levels: a major development in how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates disability compensation ratings. In mid-February 2026, the…
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VA Backlog Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels — But Questions Remain
Reducing the backlog has been a top priority, and while the numbers are improving, questions remain about how policy changes and new rules could impact veterans whose conditions are managed through medication. Many are watching closely — and speaking up. Listen to us live monthly: Join the MIL2VET live stream the last Wednesday of every…
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Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off
Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off Every Tuesday morning in Monroe, Washington, a group gathers outside the local library for something more immediate than books — food. Among the volunteers is Army veteran Ben Linsenmann, who now serves his community by helping distribute rescued groceries to families across Snohomish County. For Linsenmann, the…
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EvCC’s Veterans Club Hosts Veterans
Everett Community College’s Veteran Resource Center hosts a Veterans Day event. See the full video at The Clipper