SERE Training : Life Lessons from the Brink of Survival

SERE Training : Life Lessons from the Brink of Survival

SERE Training : Life Lessons from the Brink of Survival

Posted on: April 27, 2015

Adaptability — adjusting your plans and mindset to exploit new opportunities — can be a valuable skill in both your personal and professional life. It can also help you overcome […]


Rick Campos while in US Navy Special Forces SWCC, 2005.

Military to Civilian Transition Advice From a Vet Who’s Done It

Posted on: March 26, 2015

Many veterans face limited career options (or so they think) after discharge. However, with enough planning, legwork, the right attitude and some assistance from various benefits programs, your options will […]


It Took a Faulty Parachute To Teach Me This Life Lesson That You Should Hear

It Took a Faulty Parachute To Teach Me This Life Lesson That You Should Hear

Posted on: March 19, 2015

As I corkscrewed toward the earth beneath a tangle of parachute lines, a lifetime of reflection was compressed into just four seconds — maybe five. “I don’t want to die […]


Filing Military Taxes | MilitaryVALoan.com

Filing 2015 Tax Returns for Military Pay: Four Steps to Success

Posted on: March 2, 2015

Tax season is once again upon us. Filing taxes is never fun, and can be especially daunting for those with military pay. Breaking down your tax preparation into four steps […]


Returning Service Members Drive VA Home Loan Boom

Posted on: October 29, 2014

The migration home of hundreds of thousands of American service members signals a major shift in the homeowner market. Upwards of 750,000 service members have returned to civilian life since […]


Women Veterans: Perfect Candidates for the VA Home Loan

Posted on: September 5, 2014

An exhaustive, landmark study prepared by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs attempted to identify the VA benefit utilization rates. This report covered all facets of VA benefits from home loans […]


Should You use your VA Home Loan Benefit during your Military PCS?

Posted on: April 18, 2014

The military provides you with a host of benefits that civilians don’t have access to. One of these benefits is the VA home loan program. This mortgage program, unique to […]


Why Military Families should use a Military Friendly Realtor

Posted on: March 9, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Jr., Realtor® and U.S. Army Veteran Whichever professional you choose, they are your advocate to help you in your Real Estate matters.  That can be a good […]


Interview with CJ Grisham of A Soldier’s Perspective

Posted on: February 21, 2014

Back in early 2013, MilitaryVALoan.com had the opportunity to interview CJ Grisham, a well-known veteran blogger and proponent of free speech.  We talked to CJ about his blog, his beliefs, […]


13 Tips for Your Military Transition

Posted on: February 17, 2014

by Ron Bennett, 35-year U.S. Army Veteran After 35 years of service, it was time to retire from the military. So what was I to do then? This is a […]