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Comment by TexasDocMom on March 19, 2013 at 11:22am

Reminder! Tomorrow is National Hire A Veteran Day. For those of you with vets looking for jobs, make sure you check out the virtual career fair taking place tomorrow. To find more information, as well as information on how to register, go to www.vetcareerfair.com

Comment by beachmom76 on January 5, 2013 at 7:12pm

@TexasDocMom- the article you attached does a pretty good job of explaining the problem.  This is the same issue military spouses have faced for years: establishing residency in order to qualify for the in-state rate. 

Anyone looking to use the GI Bill needs to find out the residency requirements for the state (and the university).  They should also find out if the school is willing to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which will cover the gap between in-state rates and whatever the university is charging.  I usually encourage people to look at schools in whatever state they have been claiming residency or find a state that has very lenient residency policies.

I suspect that state universities may have to revisit their residency requirements based on this issue.  Hopefully, they recognize the difficulties they are creating for veterans.

Comment by TexasDocMom on January 5, 2013 at 6:09pm

Anybody know anything about the out of state tuition issue for the GI Bill?

Link to Yahoo article

Comment by marybeth on November 22, 2012 at 3:14pm

Happy Thanksgiving Moms!

I am new to this group.  My son will be getting out of the Navy in April.  He stayed in longer because he was concerned about the transition into civilian live and that was after only 4 years!  Before deploying he took TAC's (not sure about the name but the program to reaclumate into civilian life) and he is anxiously waiting to get out now.  They are 'career counclers' and covered alot of questions he had about getting out.  He will try to get in the Reserves so still keeping a presence in the military.

 

I wanted to respond to DevilDocMom.  My son also thought about the Police force.  I talked with a local policeman in Colorado.  He said that military experience doesnt help a person get into the academy and it does not account for anything - they would get more benefit staying in a federal program like FBI, CIA were their military time/experience would give them benefits.  Once in the Police Academy -graduation does not mean a job either. This policemans graduation class was 30 and only 2 received jobs in the police force.

I dont mean to be negative, just relating what I found out.  Other states maybe different also.

 

I am almost as anxious about him getting out as him being deployed.  He works so hard, sometimes working 16 hr days, supervising staff.  When he gets home it will be fine for two days or so to relax but what will he have to look forward to after that?   I am very thankful for all of you sharing your personal experiences.

My heart goes out to you all!

Comment by Julie on September 13, 2012 at 9:48pm

Hi Ladies,  I have made the rounds on Navy Mom's. Now onto the next chapter.  we have about 3 months until my son will be discharged.  Mixed feelings.  Just want to be ready.  Looking for info and this next chapter. 

Comment by Devil Doc Mom 661 on September 7, 2012 at 2:12am

Greetings Ladies, My Son will be transitioning into civilian life in 8 months. I am very happy to see that there is support here. Naturally I have concerns regarding employment prospects for him with the economy still so unstable. His Military record is exemplary and has never had any disciplinary write up of any kind. He would like to enter the Police Academy for the next phase of his career and hopes to end it as a Fish and Game Warden/ National Park Ranger. I am not sure what kind of chance he has, but I am proud of his continued desire to be of service. Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Comment by TexasDocMom on August 29, 2012 at 1:47pm

New GI Bill  Check this link to learn about for profit colleges ripping off veterans instead of giving them a decent education! 

More information here: Tom Tarantino article on the New GI Bill

Comment by TexasDocMom on August 22, 2012 at 10:38am

Molly, check this link: realwarrior.net  phone apps, hot lines, etc...concise information for vets and their families that have questions and need help.

Comment by TexasDocMom on August 16, 2012 at 9:43am

Molly, it's hard watching any loved one drink too much, fight those battles and not do anything, but we all know that anyone in that situation has to figure it out for themselves when it's time to get help. But you, you can do something for you...get to an alanon meeting, talk it out, maybe there will be someone there fighting that same battle with their young vet. Go to the links above and find some help for secondary PTS, they will have suggestions for  your situation because we know, damn it, that it is not an uncommon one after deployments and after leaving the military. xoxo, thinking of you.

Comment by Molly Molly Fo Folly on August 16, 2012 at 7:19am

DocMom ----this is so sweet , I am so happy for you, this is GREAT news.

you know we are still struggling here a bit ---I think my son is lost , seems like he is just wandering in life , he goes every day to the college but i don't think he takes it seriously and he is drinking way too much.  I think he became an alcoholic :(   maybe 17 was not the best time for him to enter the service :(  my other son (still in ) is doing great ---he went in at 22 , so i think he may have been mature enough ---------oh well here we go trudging on 

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