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SCRA: Companies That Go Above & Beyond

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The Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects active-duty servicemember's in several ways. The most often heard of is banks lowering interest rates to 6% on loans & credit cards entered into before active duty for servicemembers. This is great for those who had these accounts before entering active service. But ...
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Supreme Court Rules Stolen Valor Act Unconstitutional

Supreme Court Rules Stolen Valor Act Unconstitutional
Yes, ladies and gentlemen the headline for today is "Supreme Court Rules Stolen Valor Act Unconstitutional"! Today the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Stolen Valor Act, which makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military decorations or medals and provides an enhanced penalty if the Congressional Medal of Honor ...
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It’s ok to protest at Military Funerals according to the Supreme Court

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The United States Supreme Court ruled 8-1 yesterday that picketing and protesting at Military funerals is deemed free speech in the well publicized case of Snyder v. Phelps. According to the opinion published, their picketing signs were protected under the First Amendment citing that it was of public not private ...
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Eligibility requirements for VA Healthcare

Eligibility requirements for VA Healthcare
What are the Eligibility requirements for VA Healthcare? Many are under the false impression that because you served in the Armed Forces, you automatically qualify for VA Healthcare as long as you were honorably discharged. This is simply not true. Basic Requirements You Must Meet Either of these must apply: You ...
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How to obtain a Veteran’s Identification Card?

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Q. How do I apply for an ID card to present when visiting attractions, Parks, etc.? My buddy has one called Certificate of Service Armed Forces of the U.S. he uses it for free admissions and I would like to apply for one myself, he carries it in his wallet ...
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End of the Stolen Valor Act?

End of the Stolen Valor Act?
The Stolen Valor Act was signed into law on December 20, 2006, by President George W. Bush. This law was intended to prosecute those who wore medals in which they did not earn or for falsifying their Military service or lack there of. Wearing a medal or ribbon not earned ...
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Sending cigarettes to our Military may land you in prison

Sending cigarettes to our Military may land you in prison
There has been an update to this law that allows tobacco products to be sent to deployed troops WITH restrictions. Please read the update at the bottom. On June 29, 2010, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 went into effect and due to this new law, sending cigarettes ...
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Carrying and Storing A Personal Firearm on a Military Installation

Carrying and Storing A Personal Firearm on a Military Installation
What you need to know about carrying and storing a personal firearm on a military installation or having one while living in post housing! Can you take or store (such as in base/post housing or in the barracks) a personal weapon/firearm on a Military Installation? The general answer is yes ...
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PCS: Filing A Claim

PCS: Filing A Claim
Filing a PCS Claim. Those horror stories have come true. The movers broke or lost some of your stuff. Per JAG, A uniformed service member typically has nine months from the date of delivery to file a claim directly with the carrier to receive full replacement value (repair or replacement) ...
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

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In 2003 the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) changed to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA is a federal law that updates and expands all military member's important financial and legal rights as they enter active duty or are deployed to new duty stations. PLEASE DO ...
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