Frank E. Petersen, First Black General in Marines, Dies at 83 Frank E. Petersen Jr., who suffered bruising racial indignities as a military enlistee in the 1950s and was even arrested at an officers’ club on suspicion of impersonating a lieutenant, but who endured to become the first black aviator and the first black general … Continue reading First Black General in Marines Dies →

Section 702 of the Veterans Choice Act GI Bill Resident Rate Requirements Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”), requires VA to disapprove programs of education for payment of benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty at public Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) if the … Continue reading GI Bill In-State Tuition Update →

Now that the Department of Defense has granted veterans service organizations greater access to military installations to provide support for troops and their families, the American Legion has created a new publication as a resource for departments, districts and posts. The booklet, “Access Granted: Benefits,” provides ways Legion members can gain access to military installations … Continue reading Transition Assist Booklet →

A man with an amazing past, an amazing memory and he can still wear his WWII uniform! Take five minutes to watch this video interview — and listen carefully to what he says and how he says it.  I promise you, you won’t regret a second of it. Ask yourself, how many of the few … Continue reading Last WWII Mission Pilot →

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald issued a statement recently about the radical transformation the VA is going through to improve its relationship with veterans. This relationship is the cornerstone for all that VA does. Read Secretary McDonald’s statement on VA’s VAntage Point Blog. For more on veteran health care benefits, visit the … Continue reading Secretary Issues Message →

Will your base commissary price match with other stores, such as Aldi and WalMart? The answer to that question lies with federal law. For more details, see the latest Questions and Benefits column.

Doctor and hospital bills are expensive even when you’re covered by TRICARE. Help minimize or even eliminate out-of-pocket expenses with the MBA-sponsored TRICARE Insurance Supplement Plan.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) and VA Learning Hubs, to help transitioning servicemembers and veterans from all eras learn skills, earn credentials, and advance in civilian careers following separation from service. The first ALP cohort includes seven courses covering a range of IT-related topics. … Continue reading VA Accelerated Learning Programs →

Everyone knows war’s dangerous, but seeing just how close troops come to death on a daily basis drives that point home. All it takes is a few inches, a few more seconds, or even a few more millimeters of armor to make the difference between breathing your last and making it home. Check out these … Continue reading Top 10 Close Calls →

Americans celebrate the birth of their nation as July 4, 1776, but the Army is actually the country’s “big brother.” Which makes sense, considering the Continental Army of 1775 — led by future President George Washington — needed to start beating the British in the colonies so Thomas Jefferson could finally get some time to write. For seven … Continue reading 7 Surprising Facts About the US Army →