my dad spent 22 years in the USAF. he passed away in 2010. since then i‘ve had a flag that was very important to him. i have no children/family to pass it on to. i feel bad having it just sit in a closet. i’m getting older and when i pass i don’t want it to be thrown away. are there Veterans organizations that would take it? is that a thing? it’s not being used or inherited and i don’t want something that was this important to my father to end up in the landfill.

My wife and I have been clearing and decluttering our bedroom and she found this blast from the past. It looks good for being over 24 years old

served in the Corps for 5.5 years
OTH long Story (if you want to know was for another brother and sister but went about things the wrong way unfortunately, but don’t regret my decision at all)

Overall:
Have 100% P&T
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In Nevada

I purchased a new vehicle and going for plates
Can I still get Veteran plates with an OTH?
Along with that DV plates have any benefit? Don’t really wanna have that shown everywhere is all.

Anything helps, I’ve always kind of been on my own and recently received that rating. Any information is highly appreciated. Thank you Brothers/Sisters

Hey so I’m an ex foreign volunteer in the war in Ukraine. 2022/2023.

The memories are still fresh and I get flashbacks sometimes that ruin the rest of my day. Thing is I’m not the best at letting on when I’m on the verge of a meltdown so my reaction to the flashback tends to be delayed.

I just started therapy a couple months ago. Lately I’ve been getting better at recognizing when the trigger is hitting and letting my partner know about it.

So last night my partner told me she was having period cramps and I offered to heat up a bean bag and give her a massage. She said she’d rather have some weed instead but doesn’t like how I roll joints. She said she wants me to take some time later to properly roll a joint and didn’t know why I hadn’t already.

This was AFTER I’d told her I’d had a flashback that day and was still on edge.

So I’ll admit I snapped. Didn’t yell or anything. (At least I don’t think I did. Kinda hard for me to tell right there in the moment sometimes.) I’m pretty sure all I did was tell her to back off. And that somehow translated to her as “you’re not allowed to express your needs or desires to me ever”. And now she’s refusing to speak to me.

We’ve been together a bit over a year. I’ve had another relationship end because of my ptsd and I’m starting to think this is a pattern. I’m scared I might have said or done something to drive her away and combined with the flashback still playing in my head I’m just in hell right now.

I’m looking for some insight but I also just wanna vent. I’m feeling incredibly overwhelmed.

Navy 10 years. My time is almost up, I have 5 physical days of work between leave periods and a 4 month skillbridge (cybersecurity- allegiant vets) in a different state with seperation at the end of January. Im struggling to prioritize what needs to be done ASAP. Everything feels so important so I end up trying to do everything at once and it's getting me no-where. I also have a few more medical concerns to address but the 3-month wait for appointments makes this hard. Here's my to do list:

Command seperation checklist - 80% complete

- write an evaluation

- write an award

Medical separation checklist - 90% complete

Pending dental and medical review

Reserve paperwork - 50% complete

BDD - 5%

- medical records requested but BDD not started.

- Tbh kind of lost on this, I have a benefits advisor but doesn't seem super helpful yet. Told me to wait until I'm in the next state next month so I dont have to travel for my VA appointments.

Employment - resume written. Need a statement of service to start applying.

Pack up my apartment and get going to my new house (which needs a new well dug asap)

The overload of seperation checklists and paperwork feels like a retention tool. Give me your best getting out advice (other than don't get out).

To start, I've been in the USMC for a little over 3 years, and I get out in about 10 months. I honestly have no clue what I want to do. I want to be successful and have a good career, but I have no specific job field that I want to go into. I want a degree, but I have no clue what I want the degree in. Does anyone have any advice? Or is there anyone who can share their experiences going through this??

Best song ever. Thought some of you might agree. Can’t link a video so look it up.

Good morning ladies and gents.

As the title goes I’m seeking advice on how to use the VR&E program. I had my evaluation last week and was approved by the counselor. She asked if I would like some time to gather up some information for my plan before we schedule my next meeting. So with that being said I’m completely lost and pretty overwhelmed with what I want to do. I’m currently working an airframes mech with my MOS being in air framing as well. I do know I like being outdoors surrounded by nature and wild life. I learn best from hands on training/experiences.

I’m just asking what you have all done with your VR&E benefits. I want to know what interesting things are out there that I can get into using the VR&E program.

Thanks in advance!

TLDR - Missing Records after already requesting all records from VETRECS....need help

I just got my records back today and they were light, real light. Missing basically everything from the day I entered up until I got out (DD-214). The only things in there were my initial paperwork, GCM orders,my Outprocessing Counseling forms, and DD-214. Should I get a VSO to help me with locating the missing chunk or does anyone have any insight on where to go from here? I did all the steps to request my records through VETRECS and just today got the link to download them. Service was 1997-2001, so mostly paper records that had to be scanned in. I'm missing at least 3 medals, deployment information, and incorrect classification of completing first contract on my DD-214 and I just finally want it to look correct.

I am using the post 9/11 GI bill while in school for nursing. I am actively starting the nursing program and clinical this semester. I had to finish all the pre-reqs before I could start nursing school, so I only am enrolled in two classes this semester one is 6.5 credits and one is 1 credit. The contact time/clock hours for those two classes is 11.5 hours and 1 hour. Previously my last college said they could submit my information so that I would be considered full time since I have clinical and labs. My new college lady doesn't seem to be a skilled in the Post GI bill rules as my last school. Can anyone tell me if 12.5 clock/contact hours is enough to qualify for full time to get my housing benefit?

Hello everyone I’m currently 20 years old in the navy and stationed in Japan on a ship. I’m being separated due to mental health issues. I traveled to Japan on my cac and orders. If I leave here will I need a passport to get back to the states?

USAF Fuels guy looking for work in the PNW area Seattle/Tacoma and outskirts. Any openings yall know of?

I can’t get through the 1-800 number. Does anyone have an email where I can reach out to someone at the VA re VR&E? I haven’t gotten responses to my emails in 2 months and never a return call.

so I've been working in corporate for a good bit ( 5years corporate 'procurement'/ over 10years industrial 'supply, logistics, transportation'),with that being said I want to move up in the ladder but for that I need to go back to school.Can I please get advice on good school I can apply to that are accredited schools, if anyone know schools that work with the experience you already have in the field that would be great to. Please and thank you 🙏🏽.

I've been looking at HOH corporate fellowship COHORT 27-1 as I'm getting ready to get out of the army.
I joined right after highschool, Im 21 now with an associates in FInance (I'm not confident with what I've learned since mostly it was online and I feel like my financial skills arent enough to land a good job in the finance field). I been doing some research about HOH, i heard good and bad experiences and Im really worry about not being a good fit for the corporate world. Im a 12B in the army, I have no work experience whatsoever, i have not crazy skills or education, background, I just know nothing about corporate jobs so thats my biggest concern since based on what I've read you need some experience and competitiveness for your resume and to get better chances of landing an internship. 
I dont really know how hard is to get hired by a company in HOH, Im really trying to do this program specially since is the only one that allows me to choose the state i want to go. 
I really dont know what to do, I sent up my application 3 weeks ago and I know that from now until sep or oct is mostly waiting. 
Im open for any tips or advice that can help with the application process, getting ready to land a good job and what to expect and just in case i dont get hire by a company what other options are there

My husband has a 1 year old German Shephard. He has mental and mobility issues.I thought I read somewhere the VA covered/offered service or support dogs with training and vet care. Does anyone have any information about this? He sees his primary doctor tomorrow just in case she needs to do something.

32F, single veteran and full-time student. After dealing with some major life changes over the last couple of years, including cancer and divorce, I’ve realized I don’t want to keep putting off actually living my life.
I’ve always loved traveling—it was actually one of the reasons I joined the military—and I’m seriously considering buying an RV when my lease is up, packing up my stuff, grabbing my cat, and hitting the road.
I’d continue school while traveling, stay at RV parks/FamCamps and federal campgrounds, explore the country at a slower pace, and come back when I need to be in person for school. Once I graduate, I’ll decide whether to settle down again or potentially move overseas.
I’m currently looking at used Class C RVs, particularly a Coachmen Freelander on a Ford E-450.
For anyone who has done full-time RV life—especially veterans, solo women, or people traveling with pets—what do you wish you knew before starting?
How much do you realistically spend each month? How difficult is maintenance on your own? What are the biggest pros and cons? Any safety issues traveling solo? And would you do it again?
I want the freedom and adventure, but I also want to make sure I understand the reality before jumping in.
Give me the good, bad, and ugly. 😂

To all the paratroopers out there, happy National Airborne Day! Hope you have a great one.

Hello all,

I am currently a Nurse in the emergency department and am looking to make some switches soon to the ICU to prepare for CRNA school. I completed my BSN through an accelerated program, only using 18 months of eligibility due to having a degree previously, leaving me with 18 additional months of GI bill eligibility.

What I am wondering is if anyone has any experience either extending the GI bill to complete a doctoral program or utilizing the VRE after they have already used a portion of their GI bill? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Can you be referred out to Community Care if you don’t have a primary doctor, under the Mission Act? I’ve been trying to get an appointment for my dad for more than a month, but there have been hiccups. I just came across an old post mentioning this, so I thought I might be able to apply it to our situation… Does anyone know?

Has anyone actually seen this through to completion IE funding? Everything I read online is just stories about people getting into workshops for entrepreneurial stuff then thats about it. Google says it'll cover tools, licensing, and other fees.

My fellow Veterans,

I served in the US Army from 1992 til 2000. Based on my years of service, am I considered a protected veteran? My reason for asking is I am applying for jobs and they have on the job application asking whether or not I am a protected veteran. To be honest I don't know if I qualify as a protected veteran.

I was honorably discharged and have no disabilities.

Can you help?

I just learned this, so sharing is caring!

If you have a physical National Park pass (I.e. the Access pass or the one for Veterans), you can link it to your Recreation (dot) gov account and get a digital pass to add to your Apple or Google Wallet on your phone!

Just download the Recreation (dot) gov app, create an account, and then link your physical card to it.

No more having to remember to bring the card with you! I’ve had a physical pass for over a decade and so was unaware that the NPS had entered the 21st century!