By Debbie Gregory. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, a Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 18-20 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, VA. Of the five onboard the helo when it took off, two members of the crew were rescued, two lost their lives, and the pilot remains unaccounted […]
By Debbie Gregory. According to data obtained and originally reported by the Associated Press, there were more than 5,000 reports of sexual misconduct filed within the ranks of the U.S. military during the fiscal year 2013. This number is considerably higher than the 3,374 reports filed in FY2012. Included in the military-wide reports are increases […]
By Debbie Gregory. Like their family who serves or has served, military family members sacrifice in support of their country. These parents, spouses, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and children of American service members have had to say goodbye to their loved one, often multiple times, hoping that they come home safely. It is an […]
By Debbie Gregory. The United States Postal Service (USPS) takes their job very seriously, as they should. Millions of people around the world, not just Americans, count on the USPS for correspondence and transporting packages. The USPS has popularly lived by their unofficial motto: “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Part 2 of 8 of Veteran Education Series When I separated from the Navy in 2009, I had already earned my associate’s degree. This meant that it would take me approximately two years to complete my bachelor’s degree. My previous schooling made using the Post-9/11 GI Bill an […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many of today’s Veterans are having difficulty finding work. A big obstacle that unemployed Vets face is gaining recognizable work experience. Employers want to hire workers who have experience. Unemployed Veterans in Milwaukee are being given a chance to work and gain valuable experience at a restaurant called the Troop Café. The […]
By Debbie Gregory. Lawmakers are facing a huge fight- the provocation sparks from the military pension cuts that were part of Congress’ hastily approved budget last December. For everyone’s sake, the fight should come from within the House and the Senate. If it doesn’t, everyone may take sides against Congress and its members in future […]
The men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces willingly volunteer to defend the rights and freedoms of our country’s citizens. In exchange for their service, members of the military are owed a debt of gratitude. To that end, Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is proud to offer access to Space-A resort […]
By Debbie Gregory. Beginning January 1, 2014, the US Marine Corps was supposed to implement a universal change to its physical fitness standards. In December, the Marine Corps cancelled the change. According to the proposed change, all Marines, male and female were supposed to be able to do a minimum of three pull-ups on their […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. In the waning weeks of 2013, the U.S. Army tested its newest weapon. The High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) looks like it could be a military waste disposal vehicle. But looks can be deceiving; this formidable prototype proved to be a devastating HEL on wheels. The […]
