The VA jumped in to try to right the problems faced by thousands of veterans who switched over to the "Post-911 GI Bill" who then experienced delays in getting their money. This is now called the VA GI Bill Emergency Payment process, and it pays out a $3000 advance to anyone enrolled in college with post-911 active duty service. Unfortunately, it sounds like it can be hard to get banks to take the emergency checks.
Rock, meet hard place.
I'm so glad I didn't switch over this year.
In the time I save not having to worry about my GI Bill coming through, I read. I've got Children of Dust coming in the mail. Children is Ali Eteraz's autobiography, tracing his journey from Pakistan to America and back again. I'm looking forward to it- I got to meet Ali at the Blogworld Expo back in 2007, and I followed his blog at http://alieteraz.com/ until he shut it down. (There's still a collection of links to his articles there, though.) He's a sharp guy, and I'm looking forward to reading his book.
George Nickel is still in jail. The Idaho Veteran's Network benefit is on the calender for 5pm on Saturday, Oct. 17th. If you're in the Boise area, swing by the Eastside Tavern at 610 E. Boise Av. for food and drink specials and a raffle with some sweet donated prizes. Monies raised will be put towards George's defense, as well as TBI awareness in Idaho.
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Re: George. Damn it all to hell.
ReplyDeleteI still think of Sgt Nickel and hope that soon he will be bailed. Does Sgt Nickel have the option to be heard by a special court for veterans? I'm glad to know he has a dog and at least the dog is being looked after by his friends. I don't live anywhere nearby, so I must continue to rely on you for updates. Thank you. God bless you, your brothers in arms, Spike and a little extra for George.
ReplyDelete[rr8004 is so tiresome.]