MilitaryConnection previously reported that the U.S. Army is deciding whether or not to proceed with a pilot program to integrate female soldiers into the elite Army Ranger school. Apparently, U.S. Navy leadership is also deliberating on whether or not to integrate women into their Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) teams or Special Warfare Combatant Crewman units. […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Americans support the month-long event, displaying pink ribbons and pink accessories, donating money, walking, jogging and running for a cure. Many people also participate in programs offered by professional sports organizations, retail stores and restaurant chains that advocate for breast cancer awareness. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness […]
On September 30, 2014, representatives from Afghanistan and the United States signed a new security agreement, allowing American ground forces to remain in the country after the end of this year. Afghanistan’s newly elected president, Ashraf Ghani, made the signing of an extended security agreement with the U.S. one of his campaign promises. On the […]
Some people say a picture is worth a thousand words. But for one Veteran, pictures mean so much more. Photography is Air Force Veteran Stacy Pearsall’s gift, her passion and her therapy. Taking photographs has helped Pearsall recover from the wounds of war, and she’s sharing her gift with fellow Veterans. Through the Veterans Portrait […]
This year, 288 non-profit organizations and programs that benefit service members, Veterans and their families entered to win recognition and grants from the Newman’s Own Awards and the Fisher House Foundation. The Newman’s Own Awards are presented by the Newman’s Own Foundation, which receives 100% of its funding from the sales of Newman’s Own products. […]
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald announced that the VA has successfully resolved complaints of whistleblower retaliation that was filed by three employees in Phoenix. Working in cooperation with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the VA has implemented several measures meant to strengthen whistleblower protection and improve accountability within the […]
Attention all Veterans: Make plans to attend a free Veterans Day concert on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In tribute to Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, Garry Greene Esq. and His Big Band of Barristers will be performing tunes from the golden age of big bands. The […]
The DOD recently announced a policy that will allow illegal immigrants to join the U.S. Military. The DOD is expanding its Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI). This will give recruiters the ability to target foreign nationals with high-demand skills to serve as full-fledged members of the armed forces. The high-demand skills consist of […]
In an effort to better serve Veterans and their families, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the launch of a new uniformed disability claims form that will take place next year. It used to be that a Veteran or survivor did not have to use a specified form to seek compensation or other […]
This week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a total of 21 bills that directly affect active military, Veterans and their families; proving that California is a Veteran-friendly state. The signed bills include: AB 13 – Requires the California Community College and the California State University systems to update their in-state tuition rate policies to comply […]
