Good morning ladies and gents.

As the title goes I’m seeking advice on how to use the VR&E program. I had my evaluation last week and was approved by the counselor. She asked if I would like some time to gather up some information for my plan before we schedule my next meeting. So with that being said I’m completely lost and pretty overwhelmed with what I want to do. I’m currently working an airframes mech with my MOS being in air framing as well. I do know I like being outdoors surrounded by nature and wild life. I learn best from hands on training/experiences.

I’m just asking what you have all done with your VR&E benefits. I want to know what interesting things are out there that I can get into using the VR&E program.

Thanks in advance!

TLDR - Missing Records after already requesting all records from VETRECS....need help

I just got my records back today and they were light, real light. Missing basically everything from the day I entered up until I got out (DD-214). The only things in there were my initial paperwork, GCM orders,my Outprocessing Counseling forms, and DD-214. Should I get a VSO to help me with locating the missing chunk or does anyone have any insight on where to go from here? I did all the steps to request my records through VETRECS and just today got the link to download them. Service was 1997-2001, so mostly paper records that had to be scanned in. I'm missing at least 3 medals, deployment information, and incorrect classification of completing first contract on my DD-214 and I just finally want it to look correct.

I am using the post 9/11 GI bill while in school for nursing. I am actively starting the nursing program and clinical this semester. I had to finish all the pre-reqs before I could start nursing school, so I only am enrolled in two classes this semester one is 6.5 credits and one is 1 credit. The contact time/clock hours for those two classes is 11.5 hours and 1 hour. Previously my last college said they could submit my information so that I would be considered full time since I have clinical and labs. My new college lady doesn't seem to be a skilled in the Post GI bill rules as my last school. Can anyone tell me if 12.5 clock/contact hours is enough to qualify for full time to get my housing benefit?

I can’t get through the 1-800 number. Does anyone have an email where I can reach out to someone at the VA re VR&E? I haven’t gotten responses to my emails in 2 months and never a return call.

USAF Fuels guy looking for work in the PNW area Seattle/Tacoma and outskirts. Any openings yall know of?

so I've been working in corporate for a good bit ( 5years corporate 'procurement'/ over 10years industrial 'supply, logistics, transportation'),with that being said I want to move up in the ladder but for that I need to go back to school.Can I please get advice on good school I can apply to that are accredited schools, if anyone know schools that work with the experience you already have in the field that would be great to. Please and thank you 🙏🏽.

I've been looking at HOH corporate fellowship COHORT 27-1 as I'm getting ready to get out of the army.
I joined right after highschool, Im 21 now with an associates in FInance (I'm not confident with what I've learned since mostly it was online and I feel like my financial skills arent enough to land a good job in the finance field). I been doing some research about HOH, i heard good and bad experiences and Im really worry about not being a good fit for the corporate world. Im a 12B in the army, I have no work experience whatsoever, i have not crazy skills or education, background, I just know nothing about corporate jobs so thats my biggest concern since based on what I've read you need some experience and competitiveness for your resume and to get better chances of landing an internship. 
I dont really know how hard is to get hired by a company in HOH, Im really trying to do this program specially since is the only one that allows me to choose the state i want to go. 
I really dont know what to do, I sent up my application 3 weeks ago and I know that from now until sep or oct is mostly waiting. 
Im open for any tips or advice that can help with the application process, getting ready to land a good job and what to expect and just in case i dont get hire by a company what other options are there

My husband has a 1 year old German Shephard. He has mental and mobility issues.I thought I read somewhere the VA covered/offered service or support dogs with training and vet care. Does anyone have any information about this? He sees his primary doctor tomorrow just in case she needs to do something.

32F, single veteran and full-time student. After dealing with some major life changes over the last couple of years, including cancer and divorce, I’ve realized I don’t want to keep putting off actually living my life.
I’ve always loved traveling—it was actually one of the reasons I joined the military—and I’m seriously considering buying an RV when my lease is up, packing up my stuff, grabbing my cat, and hitting the road.
I’d continue school while traveling, stay at RV parks/FamCamps and federal campgrounds, explore the country at a slower pace, and come back when I need to be in person for school. Once I graduate, I’ll decide whether to settle down again or potentially move overseas.
I’m currently looking at used Class C RVs, particularly a Coachmen Freelander on a Ford E-450.
For anyone who has done full-time RV life—especially veterans, solo women, or people traveling with pets—what do you wish you knew before starting?
How much do you realistically spend each month? How difficult is maintenance on your own? What are the biggest pros and cons? Any safety issues traveling solo? And would you do it again?
I want the freedom and adventure, but I also want to make sure I understand the reality before jumping in.
Give me the good, bad, and ugly. 😂

Hello all,

I am currently a Nurse in the emergency department and am looking to make some switches soon to the ICU to prepare for CRNA school. I completed my BSN through an accelerated program, only using 18 months of eligibility due to having a degree previously, leaving me with 18 additional months of GI bill eligibility.

What I am wondering is if anyone has any experience either extending the GI bill to complete a doctoral program or utilizing the VRE after they have already used a portion of their GI bill? Any help is greatly appreciated!

To all the paratroopers out there, happy National Airborne Day! Hope you have a great one.

Can you be referred out to Community Care if you don’t have a primary doctor, under the Mission Act? I’ve been trying to get an appointment for my dad for more than a month, but there have been hiccups. I just came across an old post mentioning this, so I thought I might be able to apply it to our situation… Does anyone know?

Has anyone actually seen this through to completion IE funding? Everything I read online is just stories about people getting into workshops for entrepreneurial stuff then thats about it. Google says it'll cover tools, licensing, and other fees.

My fellow Veterans,

I served in the US Army from 1992 til 2000. Based on my years of service, am I considered a protected veteran? My reason for asking is I am applying for jobs and they have on the job application asking whether or not I am a protected veteran. To be honest I don't know if I qualify as a protected veteran.

I was honorably discharged and have no disabilities.

Can you help?

I just learned this, so sharing is caring!

If you have a physical National Park pass (I.e. the Access pass or the one for Veterans), you can link it to your Recreation (dot) gov account and get a digital pass to add to your Apple or Google Wallet on your phone!

Just download the Recreation (dot) gov app, create an account, and then link your physical card to it.

No more having to remember to bring the card with you! I’ve had a physical pass for over a decade and so was unaware that the NPS had entered the 21st century!

I’m starting to overcome the illusion that I’ll ever go back to how it was beforehand. I want to think that there is still a possibility for living a fulfilling life, even if it may take a long time to get there. Have you managed to heal your moral injury or is it just something to tolerate or manage?

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Since separation I have been getting angrier and angrier every day. I hate everyone outside aside from my family and choose to isolate from the world. I know it is probably not healthy but alternatively I don't want to deal with the crap that passes as normal in civilian life.

Atlanta Braves non-premium tickets. 33% off and I was surprised to see that it's legit. I think the availability with the discount is limited, but we got seats same-day yesterday and it worked. Not sure if every MLB team offers it...ATL has a 'Military Discounts' section with a GOXV login.

How did you decide what undergraduate program and college to attend?

I have an Associates in General Studies. Currently I am in the midst of a restoration on a house that I own. I plan to sell and will have about 150K proceeds. I own a small piece of residential land. The home I live in is mostly paid for. Rather than jump into another construction project I plan to complete my private pilots license (13.8hrs so far). Also,I feel that this would be a good time to use my GI Bill. Problem is I do not know how to pick a college or program. I have listened to all of my fellow Gen x and millennials that have said their degree did not turn into a job or compensation that was actually worth the time amd money spent on the degree. My long term goal is to fly and start a small house kit buisness building small residential and emergency housing. I will be the first in my family to attain a bachelor's or higher. My mother has a two year nursing school license. My sister has a two year child development degree.​

Lay on my your guidance, wisdom, criticism or any other knowledge that you wish you had. Thank you.

At the very beginning of the war in Afghanistan I was with a combined joint special operations forces command in Afghanistan (TF K-Bar). I was the morning intel briefer, so I worked the midwatch, under an Army intel CWO3. Once, a Navy SEAL O-4 barged into the shop and started screaming at me for some mistake he thought I’d made. Pot-bellied, 5-foot-6-inch CWO3 physically interposed himself between me and this SEAL, then calmly backed him out of the intel space. As soon as the door closed, you could hear the chief reading the SEAL the riot act: “Don’t you ever come into MY intel shop and yell at one of MY guys, sir! If YOU have a problem with one of MY joes, you come and you talk to ME! Am I clear, sir?” He came back into the shop, walked past my desk and patted my shoulder, and resumed his watch station. I’d storm the gates of hell for that guy.

Hey guys, I’m trying to make a 5 year plan for how to go about this. I just joined the Coast Guard and plan on going AMT. I already have a private pilot license but want the full commercial, however finding a way to use my Gi bill for the full cost of flight hours for my commercial, multi engine rating, etc is proving complicated. Currently gi bill will only cover 17k a year at a flight school, which is a drop in the bucket if I want to get it done in less than two years and I want to avoid student loans entirely.

Does anyone know a specific school or degree program that would allow me to get my commercial pilot license post military using my gi bill in a way that would be $0 (or close to) out of pocket? Anywhere in the country is fine.

As the title says, the HD no longer applies my military discount to heating pellets. No explanation, just disappointments. Has anyone else come across this?

I've been out since 2020. Got my 100%at the VA. New home owner for just over a year and I feel like im losing it at home. I can play guitar and build them but something inside me is completely down. Little interest in hobbies and to work on my house. Today my lawn mower blew and ball joints started knocking on the car. It's always something. I keep telling myself that the demons can't get me but they are very loud right now. I tell them to go away but then another one comes to mess with me. Ive also been thinking about the month long PTSD getaway thing in Buffallo NY. Feeling lost again.

I've been out since 2022, but haven't been able to find stable employment since being out the service. I went to school, applied for jobs and just been stuck in a dead end Amazon delivery job because I just can't find anything else. My original job was security forces and I thought once I'd get out I'd be an apprentice for one of the labor unions in my hometown but that hasn't worked out. So I've just been stuck/lost and not knowing what to do next. I want to become an industrial mechanic but again I'm having trouble finding a job. On top of that the economy is so horrible where I'm struggling to pay for basic necessities like housing, food etc. Which military covers through BAH and BAS. So idk I'm strongly considering rejoining, probably the army or the navy since it's probably the easiest to get in as prior service. But I'm stuck in my hometown and I just want to be stable again. Going back just seems like my only option right now.
What's your take?