You hear the phrase “military-friendly benefits” all the time. But what does that really mean? The definition is typically vague and left to individual interpretation. No matter how you define it, providing recognition and appreciation for our military is at the core.
As Kristen Gillibrand said, “While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve.”
Typically, “military-friendly benefits” are defined by the programs and/or benefits extended to veterans and their family members.
For example, there are government-funded support programs tied to the Post 9/11 GI Bill that provides financial support and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after Sept.10, 2001. But figuring out who gets what can be very confusion.
There are military-friendly benefits that are offered to a particular status — active duty, reserve, national guard, veterans, and/or retirees. Some military-friendly benefits are provided by topic — education and scholarships, finance solutions, deployment benefits, discounts, healthcare programs, mortgage programs, etc.
The lists and types of benefits offered are virtually endless. But determining which ones are best to leverage can be a daunting task. Especially because many times there is fine print indicating hidden fees or qualifications that are needed for a veteran to access a military-friendly benefit.
Maya Angelou positioned it well when she said, ”How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”
With that in mind, Because You Served was created with one thing in mind — giving back to veterans and their family through a military-friendly benefit that can be used over and over again. With Because You Served’s Military Benefits ID, veterans and their family members can list their homes for sale for free. There is no catch. The listing is 100 percent free.
Since military veterans and their families move between six to nine times during a school year, this military benefit can save veterans a substantial amount of money. When you think about the average home selling for $220,000, a typical three percent savings is $6,600. If a military family moved only six times in one year, they could save approximately $39,600 in listing fees alone.
As you evaluate all the military-friendly benefits that are available, rest assured that Because You Served’s offering is simply designed to save those who’ve fought for our country money. There is no easier way to recognize the heroes of our nation with a service they will use time and time again. Sign up for your Military Benefits ID today! Visit www.becauseyouserved.com/vets-list-free.