Veteran Bowl

Any benefits available to help pay for kids private school? I have 100% T&P VA disability

Starting my own consulting business in manufacturing and production line set ups, any advice would be greatly appreciated

Quick PSA: The We Defy Foundation will pay for a year of BJJ training, provide 2 gis, and mentor support for disabled combat veterans. If you qualify or know someone who does I would highly recommend applying for the program.more

Anyone former rotary wing? I can hook you up with amentum.

I am writing to provide some positive insight for those who may be considering employment with Xamax Industries, Inc in Seymour, CT. In providing some driving services as an independent owner operato… more

Curious how yall deal with beggars/aggressive homeless.

I told a coworker I applied for ccw after an beggar charged at me after I refused to give him money. He stopped short but closer than I should've allowed… more

Any Construction Safety Professionals looking for a job?

Anyone ever assume a VA loan? I took one for my current house in 2020. Looking at getting another bigger house off market here soon who are asking or assuming their VA loan is a possibility; ideally t… more

Is anyone going to reenlist for the war with Greenland and Canada?

Why are we not talking about the mistreat of Disabled Vets? I served my country in Iraq and Syria. Came home from deployment 4 years ago the only company from then to now would hire me is gas stations… more

Anyone have any advice for making friends outside of the vet community?

I stopped contracting late last year to take a sales gig, and while I'm decent at the sales bit, I've never been in one location for longer than … more

Anyone visited FBI hq as a tourist? You have to apply for it and wait for approval, wondering if the juice was worth the squeeze. I do pass by the DC area visiting family a few times a year.

How's everyone feeling about gutting the federal government and backing Russia over Ukraine?

Anyone in the bowl have experience with the We Defy Foundation? They pay for veterans with certain qualifications to train Jiu Jitsu for a year. I took up training Jiu Jitsu several months ago and it … more

Anyone of you ever work with REE medical? Been trying to get from 90 to 100 for a year and a half and everything keeps coming back denied including appeals. Happy to pay the expedited fees up front.

If you notice that a job you interviewed for has been reposted, what would be the best next step? Should you follow up with the employer, resubmit your application, or take it as a sign to move on and… more

Have any of y'all purchased a home by assuming a VA loan?

Disability question. I got out in 2018 when I was pregnant with my second child. I never did disability claim. I was a flyer and still get ringing in the ears and also some other issues. What does the… more

Medical Boarding question. Guard AGR in the process of getting a med board. Question, if my husband steps down from an AGR position and goes back to traditional status. Does this affect his med board … more

What’s the best use of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits these days if you already have an MBA?

Has anyone created a SkillBridge program for their company? I want to get a SB program up and running for my company and would love a template program/application so I don’t have to re-create the whee… more

Shout out to my psychiatrist, Dr. Peebles at VA DC flagship. I forgot my meds for work across country, and the man immediately found a pharmacy and called it in for a refill; this is also a case of wh… more

Is the VA sitting on processing any claims until after the inauguration?

I’m a few years into consulting. I want to leave my firm but have been falling flat with applications. Only one request for interview. Who do you recommend for resume review? Also, any suggestions on… more

Anyone go back into the reserves after being fully separated for a few years? Do you feel it was the right choice?

Has anyone bought an apartment complex or larger multi-family (>3) building using the VA loan? I've started looking at real estate more seriously recently and am wondering if folks have tips or… more

I’m immeasurably happier on a day to day basis than I was in my army days (11b). But from time to time, I really miss the suck and the brotherhood

Go Navy!

Odds the UHC hit man was one of ours?

I see that JPMCB has open applications for the military pathway program. Do you need a referral? If so, would someone be open to giving me a referral? If a coffee chat is needed I'm open to doing … more

Does anyone remember the Combat Go-To Guy commercials on AFN?

Overhead in line at Chik-Fil-A last night they were giving free sandwiches to Vets. But I was turned away for not having a “Veteran ID” (did have my DD214 on iPhone. Do people actually carry these?

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