The military’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation centers are responsible for most activities that are offered on almost all military installments. A few of the services that the MWR are in charge of include: The vision of the MWR Benefits is to create and be a team of professionals who provide soldiers and their families excellent…
Ever heard of Shades of Green at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida? Or the Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South Korea? Chances are, if you are military, part of a military family, or ever worked for the Department of Defense, you have. These locations are Armed Forces Recreation Centers, or AFRCs. AFRCs are part…
Vietnam-era and other pre-9/11 veterans are one step closer to accessing a program designed to pay their spouses or other family support for in-home care even as rules tighten for who can enroll, as part of a highly anticipated proposed rule release from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among the changes laid out in the 231-page proposal is a shift…
The VA home loan program has been around for seven decades. This long-cherished benefit has backed more than 24 million military mortgages since 1944. But in many ways, it’s more important today than ever before. Many lenders tightened their lending requirements after the housing market collapse. Access to credit is starting to loosen, but it’s…
Besides the advantage of requiring no down payment for qualified VA borrowers, there’s also a distinct advantage for the borrower regarding closing costs. The veteran is limited to the types of closing costs that may be paid, helping the veteran save money at the closing table. But if there are costs associated with a VA…
A recent ruling by the Defense Department has granted veteran status to a group of civilians who served in Vietnam. Specifically, the group consists of “Department of the Navy civilian special agents who served in direct support and under control of the Department of the Navy within the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May…
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base isn’t the most important base in the Air Force. It also isn’t the biggest. But for the Dayton, Ohio, area, it’s an important economic factor. And now that U.S. military veterans have access to military bases, it’s getting a lot more important to vets in the local community. When the 2019 National Defense…
Why Dental Care Matters Protect Your Family & Home: Get Affordable Insurance Today You know many tips to stay healthy, such as eating fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep, but did you know that practicing proper preventive dental care can also dramatically impact your overall health? Healthy dental hygiene can reduce your risk…
Several years ago, I knew a good man with a beautiful family who lost a battle with cancer while three of his four children were still in elementary school. To this day, it hurts to think about it. But that’s the nature of death, isn’t it? It’s tough on the survivors. So what about you?…
Major League Baseball teams are showing their appreciation for service members, both past and present, with military discounts on 2020 game tickets. Many teams also hold military appreciation days to honor those who have served our country. Look for your favorite team in the list below and take advantage of the military discounts that can help…
