By Debbie Gregory. In March, 2015, changes are in store for the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires contractors and subcontractors, who wish to do business with the federal government, to employ and advance specified categories of Veterans protected by the act, and prohibits discrimination against such Veterans. The legislation […]
Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, Inc. (WWIA) demonstrates to Purple Heart recipients that they can still accomplish milestones in their lives after returning home from combat, regardless of the severity of their injuries. The goal of WWIA is to encourage our American Heroes to get back “In Action” by providing them world-class outdoor sporting activities […]
By Debbie Gregory. On February 18, 2015, the first class of Marine trainees graduated from the Energy Department’s solar job training pilot program at Camp Pendleton. The program is intended to prepare service members for civilian careers in the solar industry, as part of the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative. This pilot program builds on […]
By Debbie Gregory. The American public, and in particular, the Veteran community, has watched the murder trial of Marine Veteran Eddie Ray Routh. Charged with the 2013 killing of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle and Veteran advocate Chad Littlefield, Routh’s trial has been playing out in Stephenville, Texas. Kyle, who many consider to be the U.S. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Often times, we see advancements in exploration and technology during and following long periods of war and conflict. For example, the first pilotless drone was developed for the U.S. Navy in 1916 and 1917 by two inventors, Elmer Sperry and Peter Hewitt. WWII played a critical role in the industrialization of many […]
By Debbie Gregory. It is NOT TOO LATE to register for the Los Alamitos Race on the Base 2015, taking place at the Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, CA, on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Whether you are a serious competitor, a casual enthusiast, or still working on your New Year’s resolution, there is […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Defense recently named Dr. Keita M. Franklin the new director of the DOD Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). The DSPO was established in 2011 and falls under the authority of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness. According to the DSPO website, the office “oversees all strategic development, […]
By Debbie Gregory. In the spirit of saving tax dollars and stretching the budget, the U.S. military is being forced to cut programs, reduce personnel numbers, and even close some installations. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now asking if it can do the same. Unlike the DOD, the VA is expanding. Due […]
By Debbie Gregory. Ashton Carter was sworn in as the Secretary of Defense on February 17, 2015. Carter takes over the position as the fourth Defense Secretary of the Obama Administration, and the only one of the four who has never served in uniform. Given this fact, many Americans, especially the service members and civilians […]
By Joe Silva. As a Veteran, I am proud of my service. While there are numerous programs designed to help us Vets get jobs, many of the jobs that employers are touting as “Veteran Friendly” are retail jobs, or jobs that require little skill or training. These jobs can be good for transitioning Veterans, especially […]
