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VFW vs. American Legion vs. DAV: Which Post Helps You Most in 2026?
VFW, American Legion, and DAV all claim to have your back. Here’s the side-by-side breakdown — claims results, community programming, transportation, and legislative muscle — so you can choose the one that fits where you are right now.
VET TEC 2.0 Application Opens in June: Get Ready Now
VET TEC 2.0 application opens June 2026 — 4,000 spots, VA-paid tech training, no GI Bill required. Here’s who qualifies and what to do right now.
$10M SBA Loans: How the New Combined Cap Works
SBA doubled the combined 7(a)+504 cap to $10M effective July 4, 2026. Here’s the capital stack math, DSCR basics, and what vets need to do now.
PACT Act Year 3: What’s Changed and What to File Now
PACT Act year 3: 1M+ claims processed, new presumptive conditions, and the 2026 VA rating rule that could cut your disability pay. What to file now.
Veteran Memorial Day Mental Health: How to Get Through It
Memorial Day hits veterans differently. Here’s the honest breakdown on grief, survivor’s guilt, and what to do Friday through Tuesday. 988 press 1.
VR&E Self-Employment: Fund Your Business Through Chapter 31
The VA’s VR&E program has a self-employment track that can pay for equipment, training, and startup costs. Here’s how to use it — and what the 2026 reform means for you.
Carry The Load: Walk for the Fallen This Memorial Day
Carry The Load’s Memorial May 2026 relay covers 11,500 miles. Memorial Day is May 25 — here’s how to walk for the fallen this week.
WOTC Tax Credit: The Hiring Lever Veterans Should Know
Employers could claim $9,600 in tax credits for hiring a qualified veteran. WOTC expired in 2026 — here’s what vets need to know and how to use it as a job search lever.
VA Stand Downs: Get Help Fast (Or Bring a Buddy)
VA Stand Down events connect homeless and at-risk Veterans to food, gear, screenings, and housing/employment referrals. Here’s how to find one and show up ready.
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: VOSB Playbook (2026)
How a veteran-owned shop should actually use the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program — JV rules, six-year clock, and how to avoid getting burned.