Effective October 1, 2013, some DEA participants who are also eligible for other GI Bill programs may receive up to 81 months of benefits under a combination of benefit programs.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Some DEA Beneficiaries May Now Receive A Combined 81 Months of GI Bill Benefits
Stand Downs: VA and Partners Helping Homeless Vets
Homeless Veteran Stand Downs — VA and community partners working together to ensure basic needs and assistance for our most vulnerable and disenfranchised homeless Veterans. Read the full story
Missing but Not Forgotten
More than 70,000 soldiers from World War II remain unaccounted for. After Vietnam, over 2,500 soldiers were missing. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Read the full story
Injured Veterans Benefit from Summer Sports
VA’s annual summer sports clinic in San Diego helps Veterans battling back from injury learn that having a physical or visual disability is not an obstacle to an active rewarding life. Read the full story
New Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Schools Available
A Golf Tournament for Blind Veterans
More than 200 blind and disabled Veterans are in Iowa City this week for the National Veterans TEE Tournament, an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen self-esteem. Read the full story
Fiscal Year 2014 GI Bill Rates Now Available
The fiscal year 2014 rates are now available for the Montgomery GI Bill, REAP, and DEA programs
Fiscal Year 2014 GI Bill Rates Now Available
Suicide Prevention Month – It Matters
There is help out there. VA’s Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis with responders through a confidential toll-free hotline. Veterans can call to receive confidential support. Read the full story









