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Using my VA loan through Navy Federal to buy a four unit place in Brooklyn is not just about finally getting my own NYC “Bat Cave,” it is about turning a hard earned benefit into an income producing asset that helps secure my family’s future.
From a 19-year-old aircrew new guy in Hong Kong to a retired SEAL and father watching his son build an AI startup, Navy Federal has been the one financial partner I could count on to show up, fight for me, and actually pick up the phone when it matters.
If you’ve ever worn the uniform or supported those who do, this is a smart time to let Navy Federal step into your corner with a savings offer that respects your service and helps you build what comes next.
On a 100 percent VA disability check, I learned that living overseas turns $3,800 into freedom, community, and purpose in a way the States makes you pay extra for.
During a shutdown the troops keep working while pay stalls, VA care stays open as support slows, and military families shoulder the bills Washington will not pay.
You didn’t spend years dodging mortars and herding chaos just to get ghosted by a middle manager named Chad—translate your warfighting into workforce gold and make them pay you what you’re worth.
Chapter 35 quietly delivers real help, offering education benefits to the spouses and kids of veterans who’ve already given their share.
Slashing the VA’s workforce while our veterans wait in limbo for care isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s a betrayal wrapped in a budget line.
Veterans face severe cuts to benefits if Congress doesn’t act fast. With millions relying, this looming shortfall could be devastating.
In the quiet exchange between two aging warriors, I found a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit and unseen scars of those who served, underscoring the profound debt of gratitude our nation owes its veterans.
Can you honestly say that you’ve been smart with your finances? If not, these money hacks could help turn things around.
Check out our tips and strategies to help unlock super savings on grocery shopping and cut costs.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
