Category Archives: Benefits

From the Ranks: Ex-sailor climbs world’s tallest peaks for a cause

Former Navy rescue swimmer Brian Dickinson is on a quest to climb to the highest peak on each of the world’s seven continents, raising money for AIDS research along the way.

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More than semi-tough: Troops take warrior mentality to gridiron

Editor's note: The Fayetteville Enforcers and Camp Lejeune Bulldogs both advanced to the second round of the Alliance Football League playoffs, scheduled to continue Saturday, Sept. 26. If both teams win, they face off in the division championship.

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Tricare Help: Tricare acts as supplement to employer’s insurance plan

Answering your questions on Tricare.

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Army captain races to $100,000 for wounded warriors

Most runners compete in the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run for the challenge, but Army Capt. Matt Cavanaugh and retired Ranger Capt. Paul Terranova ran to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, a program to help severely disabled veterans … Continue reading

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GI Bill state caps rise for many veterans

Tuition and fee caps under the Post-9/11 GI Bill are increasing in most states for the fall 2010 school term, which is good news for students who are affected by the caps set for every state.

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Tricare Help: No coverage for pregnant girlfriend unless you marry

Answering your questions on Tricare.

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250,000 Vietnam vets could get benefits under new Agent Orange rules

Sweeping new presumptions about what medical conditions in Vietnam veterans are the result of exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange could lead to benefits for up to 250,000 more veterans.

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Tricare Help: Wartime service no guarantee of Tricare for Life

Answering your questions on Tricare.

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Tricare Help: Thinking of a tattoo? If you get a bad one, you’re on your own

Answering your questions on Tricare.

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Veterans bill improves benefits, protections

An omnibus veterans benefits bill signed into law on Wednesday holds the promise of big changes for disabled veterans and their families, according to the two committee chairmen responsible for passing the compromise bill.

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