When your loved ones are in the hospital for an extended period of time, finding an affordable place to stay so you can be nearby is challenging. That’s where Fisher House comes in. Fisher House provides free housing accommodations for veterans and their families who are receiving medical care at VA medical centers around the world. “A Fisher House is ‘a home away from home’ for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers,” says the organization’s … [Read more...]

For many military veterans, the idea of going into business for themselves is an attractive prospect after the discipline and rigors of the armed forces. Veteran-owned businesses are on the rise; as of 2013, more than 2.4 million businesses in the United States were owned by veterans. They make up approximately 9% of all American business, employ 5.8 million employees, and have a total payroll of $210 billion annually. Veterans, however, face unique challenges in their business ventures. … [Read more...]

More than 5 million veterans choose to live in rural communities after leaving the service. This is nearly one-quarter of the veteran population in the United States. Unfortunately, rural communities do not always have the best access to health care, which poses a real problem for veterans with military-related injuries or illnesses. Not only is access to health care an issue, but veterans living in rural communities are also at greater risk of suicide than their urban counterparts, says the … [Read more...]

Have you ever just needed to get away but couldn’t justify the expense of a vacation? Between airfare, hotels, meals and more, a vacation can cost a pretty penny. But one airline is trying to help reduce those costs for military members, veterans and their families. Allegiant Air recently announced Allegiant Honors - a special program to support and thank U.S. active duty military and veterans for their service with select free services. “All of us at Allegiant take great pride in … [Read more...]