With Help from his Mistress, Army Sergeant Killed his Soldier Wife By Debbie Gregory An Army sergeant’s former mistress took the stand at his homicide trial, recounting in detail how she allegedly helped him plan and carry out the killing of his estranged wife on August 25, 2015. Dolores Delgado, an Army veteran who […]
The Value of Taking a Vacation Bills, family, and jobs often force vacations on the back-burner. Putting off a vacation is an all too familiar story for those who find it difficult to press pause. However, evidence-based research has shown that taking a vacation can have positive effects on your mind, body, relationships and overall […]
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VA Says Aug. 1st is Target Date to Launch Forever GI Bill By Debbie Gregory A major expansion of veterans’ education benefits under the new “Forever GI Bill” is set to go into effect on August 1st. While there are a few IT glitches expected regarding housing allowances, most of the 34 changes to […]
Attention Veterans: IRS May Owe You Money By Debbie Gregory. More than 130,000 U.S. veterans who were released from service due to injuries sustained in combat are due substantial federal income tax refunds because of a Department of Defense error that stretched on for decades. The veterans who were wrongfully taxed could be eligible […]
Delays Common for Caregiver Benefits for Vietnam Vets and their Families By Debbie Gregory A law passed in 2010 limited the VA’s Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program to post-9/11 veterans. But on June 6th, President Trump signed the VA Mission Act which eliminates the 9/11 limitation in stages. Eventually, the program will extend the […]
Up to $70,000 Offered by Marines to Re-enlist and Become Squad Leaders By Debbie Gregory. The Marine Corps prides itself on being the world’s finest fighting force. To maintain this title, the Corps is launching initiatives in order to retain current Marines who are looking to advance their military careers to the […]
Just Joined Navy at Age 63 By Debbie Gregory A 63-year-old heart surgeon has joined the Navy under a provision that allows individuals with in-demand skills to be exempt from age restrictions. Tyrone Krause of Skillman, New Jersey, received a waiver that allowed him to enter the Navy Reserves in spite of the fact that […]
Doctor Hired by VA Charged with Sexually Assaulting Female Patients By Debbie Gregory An Oceanside, California physician contracted to evaluate patients for the Department of Veterans Affairs in regards to disability compensation cases is now facing sex assault charges filed by four female patients he examined in 2015 and 2016. His alleged victims are between […]
Army Spending $500 million to Prepare Soldiers for Underground Combat By Debbie Gregory The Department of Defense (DOD) will spend $572 million to train U.S. Army soldiers to fight underground in places such as sewers and railway systems under dense urban areas around the world. New equipment and training will enable soldiers to fight in […]
