The Best of the Army’s Best Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Many companies, organizations, and associations have contests to determine who in their midst ranks among the top, and the United States Army is no different. The 2018 Best Warrior Competition, the premier event to determine the Department of the Army’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of […]
Lest we forget, during the holidays… By Guest Contributor Renee Nickell The holidays are approaching, so you know what that means…the black plague of shopping is upon us. No, I don’t really think this way. I love shopping during the holidays, albeit mostly online. Enter Thanksgiving-the day we feast with family, watch football, and discuss […]
Small Business Ownership and the Military Veteran: It Depends… Contributed by Alan Rohlfing What does it mean to be a small business owner? Well, the short answer is that, it depends. ‘Small business ownership’ means different things to different people. The owner’s title or status alone is one that leaves folks scratching their heads…am […]
May no soldier go unloved, May no soldier walk alone, May no soldier be forgotten, Until they all come home. Soldiers’ Angels Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso It is the time of year for giving – and so many families are looking for opportunities to give back or “pay it forward” within their communities. […]
Veterans and Homelessness Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Homeless. It is really a state that just shouldn’t exist. No human should be without a home – without shelter. Without a place to feel safe. There are, however, certain groups that seem particularly intolerable when paired with the word “homeless.” One of those groups […]
To Ink or Not To Ink… Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Tattoos have been around for a long time. Many historians believe that the first tattoos were inked onto hands and fingers of our Neanderthal ancestors in an effort to ward off illnesses. Tattooed mummified remains have been found and those remains date back to more […]
GI Benefits In Limbo If you have been attempting to use your GI Benefits lately, you might already know what thousands of Veterans are finding out – your GI Benefits just aren’t coming. In a technological glitch and resulting nightmare, the VA is experiencing a huge backlog which started after President Trump’s signing of the […]
New VA Medical Center in Redding, CA Plans Underway Just a few months after the existing VA medical center in Redding, CA was threatened by nearby wildfires, the VA has awarded a lease for a new medical facility. The new complex will rehome the two existing VA treatment facilities in Redding as well as increase […]
Loan Benefits: How the VA Helps You Can you imagine getting a home loan without a down payment? How about avoiding PMI? Your VA Loan Benefit can make both of those home-buying pitfalls completely avoidable in many cases. Veterans and active duty servicemembers are eligible to apply for VA Loan Benefits, which can make the […]
