Don’t Miss Out: VA Clothing Allowance Deadline is August 1
Sarge here with some intel you need to hear. There’s a VA benefit that most of you don’t know exists,...
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PFAS Contamination: The “Forever Chemical” Fight
Bottom Line Up Front: If you served on a military base, you might have been exposed to dangerous chemicals called PFAS....
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Boots 2 Benefits: Operation FUBAR Preview – What Vets Expect
Coming August 2025 – Your Complete Guide to VA Claims Victory Fellow Veterans and Supporters, FUBAR. We’ve all been there. That...
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Unemployability – When 100% Isn’t Enough
Understanding Individual Unemployability (IU) Benefits Fellow Veterans, Sometimes your disability rating doesn’t tell the whole story. You might be rated...
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VA Clothing Allowance DEADLINE: Don’t Miss this Annual Benefit
BLUF: If you have a service-connected disability that damages your clothing, you’re entitled to an annual clothing allowance from the VA....
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Sharing Our Story with the VA: Why We Didn’t Go to Sick Call
Understanding Military Culture for Better Veteran Care Dear VA Team and Fellow Veterans, Picture this: It’s 1995, and a young...
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LEADERSHIP IN THE CIVILIAN WORLD: THE VETERAN ADVANTAGE
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Veterans bring unmatched leadership qualities to civilian workplaces because military service builds confidence through accomplishing the impossible,...
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The Day My Life Changed: How the Army Saved Me & My Future
When you have nowhere to go, the military might be your way forward ????️ Hey there. I’m Sarge, and I need...
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Welcome MD VA Secretary Ed Rothstein: A Soldier’s Soldier
BLUF: Maryland veterans are getting a leader who understands both the battlefield and the bureaucracy. ????On August 1, 2025, retired...
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THE ARMY STRONG FOUNDATION BUILDS THREE ACADEMIC WINNERS!
???? BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: My new book “Back to School Success: The Academic Parent’s Guide” is now available on Amazon!...
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PURPLE HEART DAY: HONORING THE WOUNDED WARRIORS WHO EARNED IT
PURPLE HEART DAY: HONORING THE WOUNDED WARRIORS WHO EARNED IT THE HARD WAY August 7th, 2025 ????️ Today we pause...
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Fort Stewart Community: You Are Not Alone
BLUF: Yesterday’s shooting at Fort Stewart has shaken our military family to its core. Five soldiers were wounded by one of...
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Young Veterans: Why Filing Now Will Save You a Massive Headache
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Why do young veterans think they’ll stay fit forever, and that the VA disability process is...
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PTSD and Summer Triggers: Beyond Fireworks
BLUF: Summer brings more than just fireworks that can trigger PTSD episodes. From crowded beaches to backyard barbecues, understanding these triggers...
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MAKING HISTORY: America’s First Veteran Service Dog Memorial
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) ???? We’re creating America’s FIRST-EVER Veteran Service Dog Memorial, and I need your help to make...
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250 Years Strong: How the Army Changed My Life
Today marks a monumental milestone – the United States Army turns 250 years old. Two hundred and fifty years of...
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Happy Father’s Day: Veteran Dads are Unseen Heroes
Happy Father’s Day to Our Veteran Dads: The Unseen Heroes of Military Families BLUF: Today we honor the veteran fathers...
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Bridging the Gap: Military Culture and VA Understanding
Building Mutual Respect Between Two Worlds Dear VA Team and Fellow Veterans, There’s an invisible chasm between military culture and...
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Juneteenth & the Unbreakable Spirit: Honor Veterans of Color
Juneteenth and the Unbreakable Spirit: Honoring Veterans of Color Who Served Before Freedom June 19, 2025 Today we celebrate Juneteenth...
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2nd Chances: VA Benefits & Discharge Upgrades for Veterans
Hope and Healing After Dishonorable Discharge Fellow Veterans, Let’s talk about something some veterans face in silence: dishonorable discharge and the...
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Breaking the Silence: Military Sexual Trauma and VA Claims
For ALL Veterans – No Judgment, Just Support Fellow Veterans, Let’s talk about something that affects both men and women in our...
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When the World Gets Loud: A Veteran’s Take on Iran
A Veteran’s Take on the Iran Nuclear Site Bombings: Preparedness, and Supporting Each Other BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The recent...
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HUMBLE Yourself – Stop Making Excuses
The Hard Truth About Your Disabilities Fellow Veterans, Time for some real talk. We need to have a conversation that’s going to...
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Behind the Boom – What Fireworks Sound Like to Combat Veterans
By Sarge | Boots 2 Benefits This July 4th weekend, while families gather to watch fireworks light up the sky,...
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Why Veterans Need a IGY6 Safety Hub
BLUF: Veterans are drowning in bad information, outdated advice, and well-meaning but wrong guidance about VA benefits. You need ONE...
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Fireworks Aren’t Always Celebration – Veterans with PTSD
A Message from Sarge Fellow Veterans, The 4th of July is approaching, and while most Americans are planning barbecues and fireworks...
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BREAKING: VA Extends Community Care Authorizations to One Year
What This Means for Your Treatment BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The VA just made your life easier. Starting now, community...
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Dr. James Dula: From the Pentagon to Prince George’s County
How One Veteran Built Maryland’s Premier Veterans Support Network Dr. James Dula’s 50-year journey from Vietnam’s front lines to transforming...
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THE INVISIBLE ARMY: MILITARY CAREGIVERS & THE VA SUPPORT
????️ Behind every veteran struggling with service-connected disabilities, there’s often someone else fighting the battle alongside them—the caregiver. Whether you’re...
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Have Her Six: Mental Health Matters
Introduction: Mental health isn’t a weakness—it’s a battlefield where SHEROes fight their most personal wars. For women veterans, this fight is...
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SHERO Strong: Building Your Support Network
Introduction: Every SHERO needs her battle buddies. As women veterans, we’ve learned that strength isn’t just individual—it’s collective. Building a...
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Breaking the Silence: Our SHEROes Deserve Better
Introduction: Every woman who has worn our nation’s uniform is a SHERO—yet these remarkable individuals face a mental health crisis...
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Navigating VA Benefits: What Every Veteran Needs to Know
Introduction:The VA benefits landscape can feel like navigating a minefield. But with the right intel, every veteran can claim the...
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Transition Tactics: From Battlefield to Boardroom
Introduction:Transitioning from military service to civilian career isn’t just a job change—it’s a strategic mission of personal reinvention and professional...
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Women Veterans: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare and Policy
Introduction:Women veterans are not just serving our country—they’re transforming the systems designed to serve them, challenging outdated perceptions and creating...
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The Hidden Battle: Veterans and Economic Stability
Introduction:Economic survival is more than a financial challenge—it’s a critical mission for veterans transitioning to civilian life. Housing Challenges: 2....
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Healing Invisible Wounds: Trauma-Informed Care
Introduction:The deepest wounds from military service aren’t always visible, but with trauma-informed care, healing becomes possible for every veteran. PTSD...
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Policy Watch: What Veterans Need to Know About VA Reforms
Introduction:Navigating VA policy changes is like reading a complex map—understanding the terrain is crucial for every veteran’s journey. Budget Changes:...
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Family Matters: Supporting Veterans in Transition
Introduction:Transitioning from military to civilian life isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a family mission that requires support, understanding, and teamwork....
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Technology and Veterans: Innovative Support Solutions
Introduction:Technology is revolutionizing veteran support, transforming challenges into opportunities with cutting-edge innovations. Mental Health Tech: 2. Innovative Resources Job Placement...
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Have Her Six: Every SHERO Deserves Our Support
Introduction: Every woman who has served our nation is a SHERO—a courageous individual who stepped forward when duty called. Yet...
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VA Obesity Claims: A Game-Changing Court Ruling for Veterans
The Landscape is Shifting For years, veterans struggling with weight-related health challenges faced a frustrating reality: obesity was not considered...
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Maryland Leads the Nation: Eric’s ID Law Brings Safety
???? Maryland Leads the Nation: Eric’s ID Law Brings Hope and Safety to Those with Hidden Disabilities ???? BLUF (Bottom Line Up...
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OPERATION FUBAR: THE TACTICAL VA CLAIMS GUIDE VETERANS NEED
???? BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Operation FUBAR is dropping this month—this is the no-nonsense VA disability claims guide that cuts through the...
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Why the IGY6.2 Movement Isn’t Charity – It’s Justice
For 23 years, I watched veterans face an impossible moral conflict…How do you charge someone for benefits they’ve already paid...
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Dr. James Dobson – A Giant in Family Advocacy
Honoring Dr. James Dobson’s Legacy – From ‘Bringing Up Boys‘ to Military Families Today, August 21, 2025, we lost a...
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Orders Are Orders – Respect Our National Guard
Bottom Line Up Front: PLEASE don’t forget that the National Guard troops currently deployed in Washington D.C. are following lawful orders...
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America’s First Veterans Service Dog Memorial
BLUF: Charles County is leading the nation in honoring our four-legged heroes with America’s First Veterans Service Dog Memorial, launching September...
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$9k Donation Powers America’s 1st Veterans Service Dog Memorial
BLUF: A major community leader’s $9,000 commitment demonstrates the powerful support behind America’s First Veterans Service Dog Memorial, accelerating our September...
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Service Dog Shortage Crisis – Why Veterans Are Waiting Years
BLUF: While veterans who sacrificed for our freedom wait 2-3 years for life-saving service dogs, the demand far exceeds supply –...
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September: National Service Dog Month
Why This September Will Be Historic BLUF: September has always been National Service Dog Month, but September 2025 will be different....
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Preserving Military History WWII and Civil War Rooms Renovated
In August 1776, approximately 400 Maryland soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Long Island, enabling General Washington’s...
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September 20th Kickoff – Why This Memorial Matters Now
BLUF: America’s First Veterans Service Dog Memorial launches September 20th at the Maryland Veterans Museum – this isn’t just a groundbreaking...
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How Veteran Service Dogs Transform Lives
Beyond the Basics BLUF: Service dogs don’t just perform tasks – they restore hope, rebuild families, and return veterans to lives...
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Legacy of Service: Honoring Veterans’ Contributions
Introduction:Service doesn’t end when a uniform comes off—it lives on through the stories, sacrifices, and continued contributions of veterans. Veteran...
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Betty-Jo O’Brien
Betty Jo’s double-duty service reminds us that the best warriors are made by deliberate choice—whether choosing military structure at 23 or choosing to fight broken systems in hospital rooms. Her mature self-awareness became the foundation for policy revolution helping thousands of military families today.
Prince George's County
In the corridors of the Pentagon, Dr. James Dula discovered that education was the ultimate force multiplier. Today, as he celebrates his50th anniversary of official service to veterans from his 1967enlistment through his current leadership of Maryland's largest veteran support network
B.J. Hall
From Tough Love to Strong Leadership: How Parental Discipline Shaped a Community Leader Some stories start with privilege, where individuals are born into wealth and opportunities. However, other stories begin in anurban neighborhood of Birmingham Alabama, where eight childhood friends.