By Debbie Gregory. On January 30, 2015, Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey was sworn in as the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), becoming the service chief’s top adviser on all matters concerning enlisted soldiers. The SMA is generally considered the most senior enlisted member of the U.S. Army. But if an Army sergeant is […]
By Joe Silva. When Cym Lowell came home from Vietnam, his country did not welcome him like it had done for Veterans of previous wars. There was no parade, no band playing patriotic music no cheering crowds, no praise for these Veterans’ service. Instead, Cym Lowell and most Vietnam Veterans were met by anti-war protestors, […]
By Debbie Gregory. San Diego County is one of the most military-friendly regions in the country. From Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, to Miramar’s Marine Corps Air Station, to the naval station and installations on North Island and in San Diego proper, the county is teeming with service members who live and work in the area. […]
By Debbie Gregory. On February 12, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act H.R. 203, also known as the Clay Hunt SAV Act. The bill, named after Clay Hunt, a Marine Veteran who committed suicide in 2011, calls for an evaluation of existing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs […]
By Debbie Gregory. While the world is updated daily as to the atrocities committed by the Islamic State, members of the U.S. military are on the move to confront that force of evil. The U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado is deploying to Kuwait. The 3rd […]
By Debbie Gregory. Last week, the Senate confirmed Ash Carter as the next Secretary of Defense by a vote of 93-5. Mr. Carter is familiar with the workings of the Pentagon, as he has spent the last few decades working for the Defense Department in a variety of positions. From 1993 to1996, during the Clinton […]
By Debbie Gregory. Over the weekend, many of us celebrated Valentine’s Day spending time with our significant other. Restaurants were packed, greeting card shelves were emptied, and millions of dollars were spent on flowers, chocolates and jewelry. But, across the country and across the world, there were many people who could not spend Valentine’s […]
By Debbie Gregory. The United States Air Force has announced changes to its basic training program. During the Global War on Terror, the USAF changed the curriculum from a five week basic training to a seven and a half week program. As of last week, all Air Force recruits have to complete an eight week […]
By Debbie Gregory. Cyber threats have become an increasing problem in both the civilian and military sectors. While many private companies are funneling huge amounts of money and resources into hiring and training cyber security professionals, the military still lacks the number of cyber security professionals necessary to keep ahead of cyber attackers. However, there […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that 952 military families are eligible to receive over $123 million due to unlawful home foreclosures. The DOJ found that five mortgage companies were in violation of the “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act” (SCRA) for foreclosures that occurred between 2006 and 2012. Laws and regulations […]
