Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Land By Debbie Gregory Arlington National Cemetery has a finite amount of land, and it will reach burial capacity in less than 25 years unless changes are made. Some options being considered to avoid reaching capacity include redefining eligibility criteria and availing alternative approaches such as new burial […]
Should Exchanges and Commissaries Merge? By Debbie Gregory If John H. Gibson II, the Defense Department’s new chief management officer has his way, the three military exchange services and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) would be merged into a single resale enterprise. But executives of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange Command […]
Special Forces Legend, “Iron Mike” Dies By Debbie Gregory Last month, the Army lost a special ops legend. Maj. Gen. Michael D. Healy, 91, spent 35 years serving in the military, completing tours in Korea and Vietnam. Healy began his career with parachute training followed by attendance at a number of Army Colleges, including Ranger […]
VA TO Host Baby Showers for Veterans Welcoming New Babies by Debbie Gregory In conjunction with a number of national organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the first nationwide baby shower for veterans and caregivers welcoming new babies in 2018. Partners who provided valuable and generous contributions to the success of the baby […]
Gaming Technology Replacing Army’s Stimulators By Debbie Gregory. The Synthetic Training Environment (STE) initiative is being hailed as the new and improved way to train Army troops. The technology relies on virtual reality to deliver state-of- the-art training that can simulate different parts of the world and their unique terrains, as well as vehicle and […]
Army Chaplain Completes Ranger School at Age 41 By Debbie Gregory. Army Chaplain Completes Ranger School at Age 41 By Debbie Gregory. Capt. Ryan Mortensen is the kind of person who loves a challenge. The 41-year-old is one of only 1,600 chaplains in the U.S. Army, and he is now one of only 20 chaplains […]
Heroic Southwest Pilot Among First Female Fighter Pilots in Navy By Debbie Gregory. The Southwest pilot who is being called a hero for landing a crippled Southwest plane was among the first female fighter pilots to serve in the U.S. Navy. “We can confirm that Lt. Commander Shults was among the first cohort of women […]
Working toward a degree while serving on active duty is much different than attending classes on a traditional campus, or even taking online classes from home. Before you take on the challenge of school and active duty, there are some key points to know that will increase your chances of success. Be Flexible As you […]
The number of female soldiers who have graduated from Army Ranger School has just increased to an even dozen, as the most recent graduates join ground-breakers Army Capt. Kristen Griest, Army Capt. Shaye Haver, and Army Reserve Maj. Lisa Jaste. Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a Soldier can volunteer. […]
The GI Bill is one of the most amazing benefits offered to those who serve. By using this benefit, veterans can earn a degree or vocational certificate, get paid while in school, and jump-start their post-military lives. Touro University Worldwide (TUW) understands the importance of educating our country’s active military students and veterans who […]
