Please come support WCMOA member Dori Lippman for a panel discussion on “The Hello Girls” League of Women Voters: Film and Panel Discussion – The Hello Girls Thursday, March 05, 2020  6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Wilton Library Event Details Please join us for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film The Hello […]

Military families have a lot to deal with – emotionally, logistically, and financially. What benefits are out there for military families to make life a bit easier for them? Where can they find discounts and deals? We’ve created this helpful financial guide aimed specifically to help military family members learn about the different resources, federal […]

Military Retirement and State Income Tax Military.com Some states don’t charge income tax on military retired pay. In all states, VA & Social Security disability payments are tax-free. If you have issues with retired pay and state income tax, including changing your withholding amount, you can always contact DFAS for assistance. You can contact DFAS […]

VA Releases Updated List of Agent Orange Exposure Locations 28 Jan 2020 Military.com | By Jim Absher The Department of Veterans Affairs has released an updated list of locations outside Vietnam where tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange were used, tested or stored by the military. Agent Orange was a weed killer sprayed on the jungles of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War […]

Interested American Legion Family members, patriots, supporters and others are now able to subscribe to the organization’s text alerts when the flag has been ordered to fly at half staff. To receive text messages for the flag alerts follow the simple two-step process. First, to subscribe to the Flag Alerts, text Flag to 534466. You […]

VA Expands Agent Orange Claim Eligibility The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11) steams in the South China Sea on Sept. 13, 1966, with aircraft of Attack Carrier Air Wing 10 (CVW-10) parked on the flight deck. CVW-10 was assigned to the Intrepid for a deployment to Vietnam from April 4 to Nov. 21, 1966. […]

This Benefit Is For Life Tax-Free shopping On top of already great deals on clothing, electronics and more Military-exclusive pricing Prices offered only to members of the military community Members-only credit options Exclusive military credit and financing options with the MILITARY STAR Card Free shipping on orders over $49 Free standard shipping to US zip […]

VFW, Senate Leaders Key in Axing Widow’s Tax in New NDAA ‘This is a momentous victory for the more than 65,000 military spouse who endured the tragic loss of their husband or wife who paid the ultimate sacrifice’ December 20, 2019 WASHINGTON – After a nearly half-century long fight, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and […]

Marine Corps Offering Former Reserve Pilots $30K to Return to Service A Marine Medium Tilt Roader Squadron (VMM) 774 V-22 Osprey taxis on Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City flightline during a forward air-refueling point on Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., June 14, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ariel Owings) The Marine Corps is offering […]

IMPORTANT MILITARY HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES FOR 2020 The beginning of the New Year is a good time to look ahead at important military holiday dates in the upcoming months given many dates/observances set aside specifically to recognize military members and their families throughout the year. Significant dates include: Feb. 3, 2020 – Four Chaplains Day – … remember the four U.S. Army […]