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Transitioning from military to civilian life is more than a career change — it’s a shift in identity. Whether you’re working to translate your military experience into civilian terms or missing the camaraderie of your service community, you’re not alone.
Welcome to our weekly space on your post military life — a place to explore the challenges, opportunities, and real experiences of life after the uniform.
VA Dental Benefits Explained: Why Most Veterans Don’t Qualify—and What You Can Do
September 2, 2026
Two national reports gaining attention this week found that about 26% of the nearly 9 million Veterans enrolled in VA health care qualify for VA dental treatment. That means that roughly three out of four enrolled Veterans do not qualify for care and, according to these reports, Veterans also experience substantially higher rates of tooth decay […]
VA Separation Pay Recoupment: Why Some Veterans Lose Their Disability Checks and What Congress Is Trying to Change
August 25, 2026
Certain Veterans can have their entire monthly VA disability compensation or a part of it withheld because they received military separation pay years earlier. Military.com reports the issue currently affects roughly 122,000 Veterans. Two newly introduced Senate bills are trying to change that. One proposal would cap withholding at 25% of monthly disability compensation, while the […]
Proposed VA Disability Changes Are Getting Veterans’ Attention—Here’s What We Actually Know
August 19, 2026
The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) is a broad legislative package containing numerous Veteran and Veteran Caregiver provisions, including a version of the Major Richard Star Act. According to the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s summary on the Act, the package would also use elements of the VA’s proposed disability-rating updates for sleep apnea and […]
When Veterans Don’t Know Where to Start: Why One Conversation Can Change Everything
August 12, 2026
If you have been paying attention this summer, you have seen an increase in National recognition of Veterans’ service and contributions to our Nation through various America 250 commemorations. Honoring Veterans’ service is always a positive trend. Taking it a step further, extensive VA outreach efforts continue emphasizing the importance of connecting Veterans to services rather […]
Veteran Resources Are Everywhere—So Why Are Veterans Still Struggling to Find the Right Help?
August 5, 2026
The United States has thousands of government programs, Veteran Service Organizations, nonprofits, employers, health-care programs, housing organizations and community resources serving Veterans. Yet the existence of these services does not necessarily mean a Veteran knows where to start, which organization fits their situation, whether they are eligible, or what to do when several problems are […]
Transitioning Out of the Military: A Practical Guide
April 22, 2026
Leaving the military is not just a career change—it is a life transition. The structure, identity, and support system you’ve known are changing all at once. I went through this process 6 years ago and I did not necessarily nail it. This guide breaks the process down into practical steps so you can move forward […]
The Top 4 Considerations as You Enter Military Transition
April 8, 2026
Military transition can feel overwhelming. Learn the top 4 things every Veteran should consider planning their next chapter with confidence.
Shared Veteran Community Articles
Meet the Employers Setting the Standard for Veteran Hiring in 2026
September 6, 2026
DAV recently recognized three employers for 2026 Veteran and Military Family hiring practices. Cambridge International Systems, Ensco Inc, […]
VA Is Trying to Reach Justice-Involved Veterans to Avoid Homelessness
September 5, 2026
This article highlights how housing instability, employment barriers and involvement with the criminal-justice system compound one another for […]
VA Warns Veterans That Scammers Are Using Fake Calls, Websites—and Even Voices
September 4, 2026
Published a day after the FTC warning, the VA warned that fake calls, fake websites and increasingly sophisticated […]
FTC Issues a Fresh Warning About a Scam Postcard Targeting Veterans
September 3, 2026
The FTC published a warning on August 24, 2026 after Veterans around the country reported postcards claiming they may qualify […]
Three Out of Four VA-Enrolled Veterans May Not Qualify for Dental Care
September 1, 2026
According to Katherine Plummer at Military.com, this article highlights that current reporting says only about 26% of VA […]
A Positive Story About Purpose After Military Service
August 30, 2026
This free yearlong Veteran program centers on leadership development, outdoor challenges, connection, personal growth and continued service. It […]
A Troubling TBI Care Gap for Post-9/11 Veterans
August 29, 2026
A federal watchdog found VA successfully screened nearly 95% of enrolled post-9/11 Veterans for possible deployment-related traumatic brain injury; however, […]
VA’s New 2026–27 Post-9/11 GI Bill Rates Are Now in Effect
August 28, 2026
The new 2026-2027 Post 9-11 GI Bill went into effective August 1, 2026. Eligible Veterans can receive up to $1,000 […]
DAV: “Keep Faith with Veterans”
August 27, 2026
DAV discusses how federal budget rules affect the pace at which Veteran benefit and health-care improvements move through […]
Two Senate Bills Target VA Withholding of Veterans’ Disability Checks.
August 26, 2026
This article by Adam Gramegna with Military.com explains the separation-pay recoupment issue and the two Senate proposals to […]