This is a program that is in its beginning stages with the expanded benefits. Originally, it was slated to help those affected by base closures or realignments. The program now is set to include extended benefits that can possibly help homeowners who faced a loss or foreclosure due to a PCS move during the mortgage [...]

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Below, please find a special article written by Col. David Sutherland, the Middle East Region Division Chief on the Joint Staff who served as the commander of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, deployed to Diyala province, Iraq from October 2006 to December 2007. It’s about remembering our Gold Star families, a [...]

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I recently wrote about the new Post 9/11 GI Bill that goes into effect on August 1st here: http://marriedtothearmy.typepad.com/married_to_the_army/2009/03/new-gi-bill.html The rates for the state of Georgia have been revised. With this change, it works out to be fairly close to even with the payment rates of the current GI Bill (for my husband’s situation). However, [...]

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