Only the Best for Mom and Baby Both mom and baby benefit from breastfeeding. Breast milk contains antibodies that can’t be engineered, and the physical contact helps you bond with your baby. Military women with TRICARE coverage have an additional advantage: they now have access to the seamless services of the Breastfeeding Shop, a top provider […]
Senators Back VA Whistleblower’s Claim of Harassment By Debbie Gregory Two Republican senators are defending a Department of Veterans Affairs whistle-blower and his claims of retaliation. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, said that they were grateful to Kuauhtemoc Rodriguez […]
General Relieved of Duty for Inappropriate Comments By Debbie Gregory Brig. Gen. Kurt Stein, the Marine Corps general in charge of sexual assault prevention and response efforts, has been relieved of his command over remarks he made at a public meeting disparaging claims of sexual harassment at his command as “fake news.” The remarks […]
The Creation of a “Space Force” Could Take Years By Debbie Gregory. President Donald Trump has announced his intent to create a sixth branch of the military, calling it the “space force.” The idea of a separate, space-focused military branch is not new, going all the way back to President Dwight Eisenhower’s administration. […]
Ft. Bragg Soldier Fighting to Save Wife from Deportation By Debbie Gregory A routine traffic stop near Fort Bragg, North Carolina has resulted in the possible deportation of a U.S. Army spouse. Army Staff Sgt. Felix Vega, who has served in the Army for almost 15 years, is fighting to keep his wife, Yadira Fuentes-Paz, […]
Former US Army Soldier, Two Others Found Guilty in Murder for Hire By Debbie Gregory A former U.S. Army sergeant and two other U.S. citizens were found guilty by a jury in Manhattan federal court in a murder for hire scheme in the Philippines. Former U.S. soldier Joseph Manuel Hunter, Adam Samia and Carl David […]
Biological Sisters Meet for the First Time at DoD Warrior Games By Debbie Gregory For Air Force Senior Airman Karah Behrend, the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy had a much deeper meaning than just competing for a medal. Behrend was also going to meet her 19-year-old biological sister, […]
Bill Introduced to Urge VA to Research Medical Marijuana By Debbie Gregory In an attempt to curb the opioid epidemic, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted unanimously to advance the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act to the House floor. The bipartisan effort encourages the VA to study the drug as an alternative treatment for […]
Bipartisan Lawmakers in House Push For War Authorization By Debbie Gregory A proposed law with bipartisan support would dramatically weaken the ability of legislators to extricate the United States from perpetual armed conflict. Introduced by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) and known as the Corker-Kaine AUMF, the bill would authorize the president […]
Does the VA need Economic Opportunity Division? By Debbie Gregory. As they transition out of the military, American veterans traditionally face two significant challenges: procuring civilian employment and accessing the education or training necessary to secure civilian employment. The current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is divided into three Administrations: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans […]
