JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Have you ever thought about what your veteran benefits are? Have you ever had anyone talk to you about disability? Did you know you can get a Veterans Affairs loan to do improvements to your house?
Well, if you didn't, then you need to visit the www.va.gov website and learn more, because you do not have to retire from the military to receive VA benefits.
Too many times veterans have separated from the military and never knew they could use the VA hospital. The VA also has many programs that assist veterans in finding a job, buying a house, going to school, providing life insurance, disability and even when the time comes, burial and memorial benefits. There is a long list of benefits that you can receive from VA.
If you are getting close to retirement, or separation I would suggest contacting your Military Family and Readiness Center and schedule yourself for the Transition Assistance Program class, or attend one of the Informed Decision Briefings and learn about what the VA can do for you and your family.
These are benefits you earned while serving your country, so why not use them? If you have any more questions on your VA benefits, you can visit www.VA.gov. For any questions concerning career decisions, please contact your Career Assistance Advisor at 963-5728.