Introduction A tombstone promotion is an advance in rank awarded at retirement. It is often an honorary promotion that does not include any corresponding increase in retired pay, whose only benefit is the right to be addressed by the higher rank and have it engraved on one’s tombstone. The term was originally coined to describe… Read More
Introduction Financial struggle is sometimes the main concern affecting veterans, and it can depend on various factors like years in service, retirement age, health, financial management, etc. Veteran benefits can allow them to ease out this part of the struggle. While the legal process for a Veteran’s benefits claim can be initiated by the individual… Read More
Fierce competition for civilian jobs and a military with less of a public profile mean veterans are set to face “significant challenges” in future, a report has claimed. The Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 study from the Forces in Mind Trust also highlights that the changing nature of conflict could have unforeseen medical effects on… Read More
When it is time for you to leave active duty in the military, there are many things for which you must prepare. One of the important aspects is how to set yourself up financially – not only immediately after you transition to civilian life, but for the long-term as well to build up your nest… Read More
Leaving the military can be one of the most tumultuous and disruptive experiences any ex-service person goes through in life. Trying to get used to living as a civilian and finding structure in life is often highly challenging – particularly in the early weeks and months of retirement. For many ex-military personnel, the key to… Read More
Research Paper Title US Military Veterans’ Health and Well-Being in the First Year After Service. Background This study examined the health and well-being of US veterans during the first year after military service and tested several hypotheses regarding differences in veterans’ well-being over time, across life domains, and based on sex, military rank, and deployment… Read More
Personnel handed compulsory discharges will now receive a full resettlement package in line with their years served. Previously, personnel shown the door had their entitlements slashed to the lowest possible level – irrespective of how long they had been in the ranks. But in a change of policy, the Ministry of Defence said it recognised… Read More
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