“This is an historic day for our veterans, and our country” Matt Cary said, “like the 1940s version it was modeled after, this new G.I. bill will spark economic growth and expansion as it did during the post-World War II era.  Moreover, it will have a positive effect on military recruitment and offer America’s veterans a more positive readjustment experience and give them opportunities they would not have otherwise had.”

“My sons joined the military knowing the GI Bill would be their only hope for paying for college,” Maura Satchell, VMFP member and mother of two Iraq war veteran sons.  “They realized all too quickly the previous version fell way short of easing their burden.  Webb’s bill is a Godsend, and we’re so grateful Congress saw fit to pass it this year.”

VFMP was one of a large number of veterans organizations advocating for the bill’s passage, fulfilling its mission to ensure that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members and their families are understood by the American public, endorsed by our elected officials, and  protected by legislation, regulation, and public policy initiatives.

Veterans and Military Families for Progress is a 21st Century Veterans organization, recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  The 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization is based in Washington, D.C. and is made up of members from across the country, and from across the breadth of rank and military services, who served, are serving, are members of the National Guard or Reserves, or are members of families of those who have heeded the call to serve their country in the U.S. military.