For servicemen and women, the current economy is anything but hospitable. Prolonged unemployment and spending cuts confront military Veterans with a variety of difficult situations. For those Veterans seeking to join the civilian workforce, many companies remain unsure of their hiring plans for the foreseeable future. For Veterans who want[…]

This week saw VA’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2013. Among the highlights: An overall budget increase of 10.5 percent, $135 million for homeless Veteran programs (up 33 percent), $403 million for enhanced medical care for female Vets (an increase of $60 million), and nearly $2.2 billion to implement systems[…]

MTVETS: Senator Tester Fights to Help Women Veterans! http://t.co/Jb9wVxoN

My name is Thomas Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikara) and I am a Tribal Government Relations Specialist with the newly-formed VA Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR). Our office was created in January of 2011 to connect with tribal leaders of federally-recognized Indian tribes, pueblos, bands, villages, and nations[…]

Once folks decide to leave the military, the primary concern becomes the next step: What do I want to do with my life? The majority of the guys in my infantry company never went to college, so education was the most popular choice. One guy stayed in Washington to study[…]

MTVETS: New Montana Veterans Thrift Store Hours! Tuesday-Friday 10:00-6:00pm Saturday 10:00-4:00pm Closed Sunday and... http://t.co/lig57Q0v

MTVETS: Veterans Free Tax Day! Tuesday February 14, 2012 TRICO Community Credit Union 2910 Prospect Avenue, Helena... http://t.co/fUW8swHn

MTVETS: Community Monday @ Blackfoot Brewery Today! Join us for a drink or two or three from 5-8pm. Appetizers and live music!