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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

Veteran Carries Dog While Walking | Veteran Car Donations
October 21, 2021

October 21st — National Pets for Veterans Day: How Pets Can Make Life Better for Veterans

Companionship Benefits Both Vets and Service Animals October 21st is a special day for veterans needing animal companionship. It’s National Pets for Veterans Day — an opportune time to pair shelter animals in need of forever homes with former service members in need of loving and loyal animal companions. It’s also a time to spread ...
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Close up on Hyundai Steering Wheel | Veteran Car Donations
October 15, 2021

6 Most Reliable Cars in the U.S.

You Can Put Your Trust in These Vehicles Buying a new car can be really exciting, but it can also be stressful. Imagine getting one that, unbeknownst to you, is prone to mechanical problems that can keep you off the road for weeks and cost you big bucks to get them fixed. That’s a decision ...
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The US NAVY INSIGNIA | Veteran Car Donations
October 13, 2021

U.S. Navy’s Birthday: These Lesser-Known Facts About Our Navy Might Surprise You

Our Navy Turns 246 on October 13th! Would you believe that it’s going to be 246 years since the United States Navy was born? The world’s most powerful naval force will be celebrating its birthday on the 13th of October. When it was first introduced to the world on October 13, 1775, at the height ...
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Female US Soldier | Veteran Car Donations
October 12, 2021

Top 3 Ways You Can Help Female U.S. Veterans

Show Our Retired Female Warriors They’ve Not Been Forgotten When active conscription or drafting ended in 1973, women represented just 2% of enlisted personnel in the U.S. armed forces and 8% of the officer corps. With the latest available data from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, the number has risen to 16% of ...
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A Man in Blue Suit Checking a Car | Veteran Car Donations
October 8, 2021

8 Common Car Noises and What They Could Mean

Worried About Those Odd Noises Your Car Makes? One fine day while you’re driving your way to work, you hear an unfamiliar noise coming from your car as you accelerate. You turn your music off and continue driving. But the noise won’t go away and you have no idea what’s causing it. Learning to identify ...
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October 7, 2021

5 Hobbies to Help Veterans Fight Stress and Anxiety

Manage Your Negative Feelings with These Activities While stress and anxiety may be uncomfortable to deal with, they’re a normal part of being human. These feelings prepare and condition your mind and body as you face challenging situations. Unfortunately, our experiences can lead us to develop certain triggers that let these feelings go off even ...
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Veteran Dad and His Kid | Veteran Car Donations
October 6, 2021

How to Reconnect with Your Children after a Long Deployment

6 Tips to Improve Your Ties with Your Kids as You Return to Your Family Military families experience challenges that are far different from regular families, mainly because of long periods of deployment. As veterans hang up their boots at the end of their service, their reintegration into civilian life becomes a tough challenge as ...
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US Military Servicewoman in Uniform | Veteran Car Donations
October 5, 2021

What Is the ‘Pink Tax’ for Women in the Military?

Learn Why Servicewomen Pay Much More for Their Uniforms than Their Male Counterparts Despite the reforms that have been instituted to ensure equality between men and women in the workplace, sports, and other fields, it is a sad truth that there are still laws that highlight the differences between the genders. Among these laws is ...
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Person In Red Coat Sitting On Chair | Veteran Car Donations
September 26, 2021

Gold Star Mother’s Day: 5 Ways You Can Convey Your Sympathy to the Moms of Our Fallen Heroes

Honor the Mothers of Our Slain Troops on September 26th Although a gold star may be a symbol of excellence, it’s a title that no mother would want to be given. It’s because a Gold Star Mother is the mom of a fallen soldier. The “Gold Star” tradition started during World War II. At that ...
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A Man in Military Uniform Kissing his Child | Veteran Car Donations
September 25, 2021

7 Best Cities for Veterans and Their Families to Live

Here Are the Most Livable Cities for Vets with Families For service members who are transitioning back to civilian life, searching for an affordable, vet-friendly place to settle is a top priority. While some cities offer a high quality of life, they’re usually not good options if you’re planning to use your VA home loan ...
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