Receiving Your Full Issue

The brave men and women who answer the call to serve are a rare breed indeed, who have empowering and endearing qualities such as selfless service, sacrifice, commitment, and honor. Many believe in values such as: ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ when determination and fortitude are need to fulfill an objective. Self-starters that regularly practice self-sufficiency in adhering to the cherished traits that have established the U.S. Military as the finest fighting force on the planet. Developing an awareness of benefits and opportunities that are reserved for active-duty, reservists, and veterans is an area worth addressing here. These privileges are always earned, never given, therefore accepting and utilizing what is rightfully deserved is actually a component of the compensation of a thankful nation expressing gratitude and appreciation.    

There are Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, major automotive corporations, entertainment industry giants, major restaurant chains, and well-known travel / lodging discounts that are available. Many of these offers are substantial, deep discounts which simply require verification of service. A convenient resource that is a primary verification method of the Department of Veteran Affairs is ID.ME, once identity is established you’re good to go. Here is a comprehensive list of veteran partners that provide a salute to service VA News. The U.S. government has several dedicated programs that often fly under the radar, and are under-utilized by active-duty, reservists, and veterans. Free national and state parks have an America the Beautiful Pass, there are Adaptive Housing Grants,  Property Tax Exemptions in all 50 States,  Business Benefits, and AFTC (Armed Forces Tax Council) all staged and ready for deployment. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, valor, and willingness to defend our rights, freedoms, and protecting our cherished liberties – we owe all of you a debt of gratitude – Esprit de Corps.