As MilitaryConnection.com reported on our November 17, 2014 blog, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is accepting nominations for the 2015 Freedom Awards. The Freedom Award, the nation’s highest honor given to civilian employers, is awarded to 15 employers in recognition of their efforts in support of their National Guard and Reserves employees. The award is presented by the […]
On Friday, January 9, 2015, a news story broke saying that federal prosecutors would be recommending criminal charges be brought up against retired Army General David Petraeus for allegedly passing classified information to his former mistress, Paula Broadwell. At the time of the four-star general’s retirement in August 2011, Gen. Petraeus was arguably the most recognizable […]
Part of having a successful career is loving what you do. Part of loving your job is finding satisfaction in the work that you do. Many Veterans, as well as civilians, are finding great satisfaction and successful careers working with Veterans. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is paving the way to a career […]
By Debbie Gregory On January 6, 2015, the new Congress’ first day of conducting business, the House unanimously approved legislation that will make it more advantageous for smaller companies to hire military Veterans. The Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, H.R. 22, was passed by a vote of 412-0. It is believed to be the […]
By Joe Silva Those who serve in the National Guard and Reserves are essential members of our nation’s military, and California’s communities and economy as well. Supporting our National Guard and Reserve personnel is crucial to these patriots’ successes in their military and civilian careers. For over 40 years, the Employer Support of the Guard […]
By Debbie Gregory In this age of digital records and online applications, there is much to be gained by using the internet to conduct business, including time and efficiency. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented programs to that end, including MyHealtheVet system and the eBenefits system. While web-based systems […]
By Debbie Gregory On January 3, 2015, the U.S. and its partner-nation allies conducted six airstrikes against the Islamic State terrorists in Syria, and one airstrike in Iraq, as part of ongoing efforts of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. Operation Inherent Resolve is intended to eliminate the Islamic State terrorist group (also called […]
By Debbie Gregory In 2015, the U.S. Army will see a drastic change to their physical training (PT) gear. A 2012 survey conducted on the Army Knowledge Online website found that approximately 76,000 soldiers found major issues with the current PT uniform, the Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU). While Army personnel liked the gear’s durability, […]
By Debbie Gregory The first verse of the U.S. Navy’s unofficial song “Anchors Aweigh” says: “Stand Navy out to sea, Fight our battle cry; We’ll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y.” The Navy’s newest weapon passed its field testing, and is fully fitted on one warship, ready for use. Would-be foes of […]
By Debbie Gregory Since the November elections, we have all heard about the arrival of a new and different Congress in 2015. In total, there will 71 new law makers. The House is welcoming 58 freshmen representatives, including 15 democrats and 43 republicans. The Senate is welcoming 13 new senators, including 12 republicans and one […]
