Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter, vows response
President Donald Trump has promised to respond after the crash of an Apache helicopter, which he said was shot down by the Iranians.
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Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to Georgia
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Up to ~$117,014 (federally-indexed) homestead exemption for 100% disabled vets
Military retirement income exemption
Up to $17,500 (or $35,000 with earned income) of military retired pay exempt from state income tax for vets under 62; full exemption at 65+
Georgia HERO Scholarship
Up to $8,000 in scholarships for Georgia National Guard and Reserve members who served in combat zones
Georgia in the News
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Vets to Teachers: University of North Georgia teacher certification program
VA News · Jun 5
Air Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job
Military Times - Veterans · Jun 2
Security Forces airman becomes first Air Force graduate of Army’s revived jungle school
Task & Purpose · May 22
Paratroopers competed for first-ever Best Jumpmaster title
Task & Purpose · May 11
VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
Military Times - Veterans · Apr 30
Specialist and sergeant win Best Ranger competition for first time in nearly 40 years
Task & Purpose · Apr 13
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