Does the VA provide transportation to appointments? Yes, the VA offers several travel solutions. We will look closer at the Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), discuss what VTS transport is, how you can use these services, and what benefits the VA ride service offers. This article serves to inform you of the Veterans Transportation Services available in Colorado Springs to local veterans through the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center.
Filing a claim is not always the easiest thing, take insurance claims for example, and VA disability claims are no different. As you start out on your journey to get pension/compensation, we want to make sure you have everything you need. From C&P exams to VA disability claims to appeals, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is here to help. Let’s review Veterans Evaluation Services, C&P exams, disability claims, and other helpful information so you have a better understanding of the entire process.
What are Veterans Canteen Services? At Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, we provide a vast amount of Military Veteran services, including VCS canteen services. If you need any VA canteen service in Colorado Springs, you’ll want to see what we have to offer. From low-cost goods to helpful programs, you can get quite the discount by simply visiting our Veterans Service Center.
As a military veteran, you have served our country well, and it’s always a perk to find out about places that offer discounts exclusively for military veterans. While Veteran’s Day regularly serves as a day for you to get free goods or great discounts, you can save money all year long at certain establishments where military veterans get discounts every day. Let’s take a look at types of businesses offering veterans discounts in Colorado Springs and beyond. In addition, we will highlight one national company in particular that only works with the military, just like the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. (more…)
Are you a military veteran? Have you been wondering where you can find jobs suited for your background? At Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, we are dedicated to finding good jobs for local military veterans. We will discuss with you which jobs you might qualify for, how to apply for these jobs, how to prepare for the interview, and show you how to land the job, with or without a degree. As you make the military career transition, allow us to walk alongside you. (more…)
There’s no question that having PTSD alters the way you live your life, but it doesn’t have to rob you of your livelihood. There are lots of PTSD jobs available for veterans. Among the jobs for PTSD sufferers, you can find a way to earn an income in most any industry. We’ve put together some of the best jobs for PTSD sufferers for you to consider. (more…)
It’s possible to find high-quality jobs for veterans in every industry. By utilizing the skills you’ve already learned, you can build an enjoyable career without a lot of stress. Here are some of the 10 best transition jobs for military veterans to consider. (more…)
Both the veteran and their family qualify for numerous benefits from the Veteran Service Center. While the list is endless, we will take a look at a few of the top benefits offered for free to both the veteran, their spouse and the entire family. (more…)
By Ret. Army Col. Bob McLaughlin
Chief Operating Officer
We joined the community to kick off the Season of Giving with two important events: a wreath telethon timed ahead of Veterans Day and our annual Operation Turkeys for Troops before Thanksgiving.
The telethon, in partnership with KRDO News Channel 13 and coloradohonor.com, is part of a nationwide effort to place wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans across the nation on Dec. 14. Our team will assist the community with placements at 10 a.m. (more…)
Mt. Carmel’s annual holiday tradition, Operation TURKEYS FOR TROOPS, ended in record time Nov. 21 as 200 Thanksgiving Baskets were distributed in less than 30 minutes to members of the military and veteran community with all supplies exhausted before 4 p.m.
Earlier in the day, 100 food baskets were set aside for presentation to Gold Star Families who lost a family member in combat service to the nation, and an additional 1,200 individual turkeys were provided to chaplains and first sergeants (more…)
