Review of Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guid
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Review of Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guid
[Following is a volunteer review of "Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guid" by Jason Pike.]
Do you know someone in your family or circle of friends who served as a military personnel? If you do, you will know that transitioning from military to civilian life can be daunting. Some veterans return home with diverse medical conditions — PTSD, hearing deficiency, amputated hands or legs, etc. The good news is that the United States, like most other nations, has made provisions for veterans to access some post-military benefits either free or at a highly subsidized rate. Sadly, not all veterans know about these benefits or how to access them seamlessly. Any veteran seeking post-service benefits should read "Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life" by Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike.
Pike spent 31 years of his life serving in the United States Army. Using his experience and some simple research, he came up with this book to help any veteran having challenges accessing the benefits offered by the "Veteran Administration," an agency created to cater to the needs of veterans. The book covered everything, from disability, education, and employment to healthcare and housing benefits.
If I am to give an overall assessment of the book, I will say it is a beneficial resource for veterans and their dependents. The author took off the gloves and left no stone unturned. Each topic was dealt with in-depth and in a way that would not confuse the reader. I particularly liked the "Pro Tips" section of each chapter. The tips were the author's way of summarizing everything he said in a few words. One of my favorite pro tips was this: "Keep all your medical records and any paperwork related to health and medical issues for the entire time you are on active duty." With this tip, anyone who would like to join the military would have a greater chance of accessing the benefits after service because they'd already know what to do from the get-go.
I liked the concern and love I felt from the author's tone. Having served for 31 years, he understood what it would feel like to leave the service with nothing to fall back on. His words were encouraging and would provide hope for the reader. He even had some sections dedicated to helping dishonorably discharged folks, depending on the reason. "DON'T BE A STATISTIC! GET HELP!" This was one way he both encouraged and challenged veterans to get help.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. It was exceptionally edited. As a result, I'd rate it five out of five stars.
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Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guid
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Do you know someone in your family or circle of friends who served as a military personnel? If you do, you will know that transitioning from military to civilian life can be daunting. Some veterans return home with diverse medical conditions — PTSD, hearing deficiency, amputated hands or legs, etc. The good news is that the United States, like most other nations, has made provisions for veterans to access some post-military benefits either free or at a highly subsidized rate. Sadly, not all veterans know about these benefits or how to access them seamlessly. Any veteran seeking post-service benefits should read "Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life" by Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike.
Pike spent 31 years of his life serving in the United States Army. Using his experience and some simple research, he came up with this book to help any veteran having challenges accessing the benefits offered by the "Veteran Administration," an agency created to cater to the needs of veterans. The book covered everything, from disability, education, and employment to healthcare and housing benefits.
If I am to give an overall assessment of the book, I will say it is a beneficial resource for veterans and their dependents. The author took off the gloves and left no stone unturned. Each topic was dealt with in-depth and in a way that would not confuse the reader. I particularly liked the "Pro Tips" section of each chapter. The tips were the author's way of summarizing everything he said in a few words. One of my favorite pro tips was this: "Keep all your medical records and any paperwork related to health and medical issues for the entire time you are on active duty." With this tip, anyone who would like to join the military would have a greater chance of accessing the benefits after service because they'd already know what to do from the get-go.
I liked the concern and love I felt from the author's tone. Having served for 31 years, he understood what it would feel like to leave the service with nothing to fall back on. His words were encouraging and would provide hope for the reader. He even had some sections dedicated to helping dishonorably discharged folks, depending on the reason. "DON'T BE A STATISTIC! GET HELP!" This was one way he both encouraged and challenged veterans to get help.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. It was exceptionally edited. As a result, I'd rate it five out of five stars.
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Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life: No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guid
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