Labor Day: More than just a BBQ Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Labor Day: it is that first Monday in September that marks the unofficial end of summer. Families everywhere look to take one last jaunt to the beach and for those who aren’t traveling, it is a reason to gather friends for one last BBQ. […]
Financial Protection for Service Members May Be Weakened by Administration Contributed by Debbie Gregory Senate Democrats have called on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney to commit to upholding servicemember protections under the Military Lending Act (MLA) after rumors circulated that the Trump administration is trying to get rid of the decade-old […]
Military Embracing Healthier Chow in Fight Against Obesity Contributed by Debbie Gregory. In order to combat the number of overweight or obese troops in the ranks, the military is changing up the meal/snack options to help troops make better, healthier decisions. Taking a page out of the athlete’s playbook, the service branches are doing what they […]
Highlights of the $717 Billion Defense Bill, Including 2.6% Troop Pay Raise Contributed by Debbie Gregory During the signing at Fort Drum, the president invited members of the 10th Mountain’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team to gather round him for a photo opportunity. Like most prior NDAAs, this year’s authorization is the product of a relatively […]
Making a Difference- Profiles of Some Immigrant Service Members Contributed by Debbie Gregory As a nation founded by immigrants, the U.S. has long drawn its strength through the diversity of its citizens. Many of these immigrants have served this country as part of the one percent in the military. Here are just a few: After fleeing […]
PTSD: Treatment through Art Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso A trend that has swept the country over the past three years might have more value than you think! Coloring books, once looked at as an entertainment medium for children, have expanded to a new market: adults in need of a break. Adult Coloring Books come in […]
Android Users Can Get Going with VA’s MOVE Weight Loss App Contributed by Debbie Gregory Android users can finally take advantage of an app that has long been available to iOS users. The VA’s MOVE! weight loss app is now available across both device platforms. MOVE! is a 19-week weight management app that guides […]
Active-Duty End Strength Above 500,000 Top Priority for Army Contributed by Debbie Gregory Major modernization reforms are underway in the Army to create leaner and faster processes. In fact, modernization and adding more active-duty, Guard and Reserve soldiers are among the Army’s top priorities for 2020, according to Army Secretary Mark Esper. Although Secretary […]
Cyber Officer Rank Flexibility Timely in Response to Threats from Iran and Russian By Debbie Gregory The United States Navy announced the intention to bring cyber officers in at mid-grade officer levels to ensure that the branch recruits and retains the best cyber officers. The service secretaries can take advantage of new authorities recently granted […]
Veterans Can Qualify for Increased Disability due to TBI By Debbie Gregory Over the last several years, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been thrust into the forefront of the consciousness of the medical community and the general public. This is in large part due to recent combat operations and subsequent recognition of this […]
