The U.S. Army is under orders by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to trim the active duty force down to between 450,000 and 420,000 soldiers by 2019. According to the Army’s latest numbers, as of April 1, 2014, there were 519,786 active duty personnel. In accordance with Hagel’s orders, each branch of service devised a […]
Monday, May 26, 2014 is Memorial Day. For many Americans, it will be just another day. For many it will be a day off work to host or attend a barbeque, a picnic or gathering. For some, it may mean a parade or event that honors the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Armed […]
On May 21, 2014, President Obama held a press conference, addressing the nation in regards to the accusations of misconduct within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. This was the first occasion where the president addressed the accusations against the VA directly with the press. The president said that he had met […]
The United States Air Force (USAF) recently announced that it will be trying out their own version of a Career Intermission Program, similar to the program that the U.S. Navy has already been testing. The USAF is planning to launch the pilot program at the end of 2014. Under the Career Intermission Pilot Program, active-duty […]
By Debbie Gregory Americans can’t hear or see the news these days without encountering a plea to support our nation’s Veterans. The message that Veterans are unemployed and need your help has been one of the most common. While it is true that Veterans statistically have high unemployment and would greatly benefit from the public’s […]
By Debbie Gregory There’s a new online resource for Veterans and transitioning service members that could potentially eliminate the Veteran unemployment rate! Recently, at an employment summit held at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced the launch of the eBenefits Veterans Employment Center. This online tool was designed to connect U.S. […]
By Debbie Gregory With the U.S. military trimming down towards peacetime numbers, approximately 200,000 Veterans and their families are starting their new lives each year. Across the country, Americans are taking steps to welcome our newest Veterans home. There are individuals, businesses, schools and communities that wish to draw Veterans to them and establish a […]
By Debbie Gregory Americans hear a lot about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). More often, than not, they associate the disorder with Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. But people should know that PTSD can be caused by events other than warfare. PTSD can be the result of experiencing any form of traumatic event. A car accident, […]
By Debbie Gregory The VA has recently come under fire with allegations that have led some to call for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki’s resignation. These allegations, many of them unsubstantiated, have been blasted across the media, causing many to harbor distrust for the VA. In surveys taken by VA healthcare patients, Veterans indicated that they […]
At Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army lost nearly 2,500 men. The Army, under General George Washington, lost these men due to exposure, starvation and disease. Several of the founding fathers wanted to remove Washington from his post. In fact, Washington’s fellow generals in the Continental Army did much to […]
