By Debbie Gregory. For most of us, cars, buses or cabs are the most common means of travel. For ninety-one-year-old Ernie Andrus, conventional transportation is not at the top of his list. The U.S. Navy Veteran has crossed the Atlantic by ship. Now, he’s crossing the country on foot…running! With his trademark miniature American flag […]
By Joe Silva I recently had a bad experience at a clothing store. Without going into too much detail, I noticed that there were several employees standing around, having inappropriate conversations in front of customers, and flat-out misrepresenting their company. The only capable person there happened to be helping me, and she was one of […]
By Debbie Gregory. When it comes to TV and film, most directors and writers aim to get every detail perfect. Most of the time it’s possible, but sometimes there are technical errors, when it appears on the screen. Now, a group dedicated to the realistic representation of military service personnel and Veterans is announcing a new […]
By Debbie Gregory. Those who served in the U.S. military are eligible for a multitude of benefits, services and resources through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Included in these provisions are a variety of life insurance programs that are designed specifically for Veterans. The VA offers seven main Veteran life insurance programs. Knowing which […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Campaign to Change Direction a national initiative to create a new story in America about mental health, mental illness and wellness. As part of the collective effort led by Give an Hour, MilitaryConnection.com is proud to join 50 other partners in this effort. Change Direction is a campaign in response to […]
By Joe Silva As someone who has served, I have personally seen someone with stars on their uniform walk by and stood in awe of them. In my earlier experiences, it was the gravitas of their rank. In my later experiences, my awe was due to the weight of their great responsibility and what those […]
By Debbie Gregory. A lot of strength and courage is needed to join the military, and not just from the enlistees themselves, but also from their families and friends as well. Parents ride the roller coaster of emotions more so than anyone else. They experience the sadness of seeing their child off, the worry of […]
By Debbie Gregory. There’s only one thing you have to have when auditioning for The Voice, and it’s in the title. It doesn’t matter where you came from or what you look like, if you’ve got a voice, you’ve got a shot. Thousands of people audition in hopes of gaining a coveted spot on one […]
By Debbie Gregory. When serving in the military, many sacrifices are made. There’s the relocation, leaving friends and family behind. There’s the threat of personal injury from being in harm’s way. As an acknowledgement of the debt we owe those who serve, the government acknowledges extends special privileges to reimburse military members in the form […]
By Debbie Gregory. On March 3, 2015, at a federal court in Charlotte, NC, retired Four-Star Army General David Petraeus pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of mishandling classified information. In exchange for his plea, the 62 year-old will receive two years probation and a $40,000 fine. There is talk across the U.S., especially in […]
