Life After: Military Struggle [tips]

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Hundreds of thousands of military vets are still on the battlefield, surviving the daily struggles of everyday stresses of getting through another day in these United States. Was there (or is there) more security when you serve in the military verses being a civilian? For you to come home to mounds of bills piling up and no source of income steady enough to tackle them, what can you do to prepare yourself for LIFE AFTER the MILITARY?

Maybe these tips will help:

Be aware of the benefits you are entitled to. From home loan guarantees as high as $359,650 to free burial in a military cemetery, veterans are eligible to receive a wealth of benefits. After your military separation, take time to figure out how you can best put these benefits to use. Furthermore, realize that a larger community of veterans is available to assist you, especially through internet forums listed in the Resources section, below.

Know your rights. Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, you should be entitled to reclaim the position of civilian employment you held prior to your enlistment. You should certainly not be denied benefits & promotions on the basis of your membership in the military. (If this happens, you may need to file a Form OSC-14 to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.)
Consider getting an education. Taking time to get a degree while serving military service is often not feasible. However, after you are released from service, you may have a perfect opportunity to attend an accredited university with the help of the Montgomery GI Bill. Take advantage of this opportunity, and use it to help you to advance in the civilian sector.

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