By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Part 1 of 8 of Veteran Education Series Like many Veterans, I enlisted because I wanted “something better” for my life. When I got out of the military, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Using my Veteran education benefits to […]
By Debbie Gregory. With so many of today’s Veterans coming home in need of assistance, there is often confusion, aggravation and helplessness when applying for VA benefits. Most Veterans who separated from the armed forces, prior to 2009, were just told to visit a VA office or call one of their phone numbers, and all […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Located approximately 250 miles from Denver, CO, Grand Junction is the largest city in Western Colorado. Since 1929, the Grand Junction Lions Club has raised and donated approximately $4 million for non-profit charities, schools and events. On December 30th, the Grand Junction Lions Club helped a Veteran become […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans were told exactly what to do in the military. From scrubbing a toilet to servicing an aircraft engine to carrying out a combat mission, chances are there was an SOP detailing precisely how a service member was supposed to accomplish every task. Now that they are on their own, these same […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. As the years of war wind down, it is clear to see the effects on the military and its members. After the major bulking up of their ranks, the military branches of the Department of Defense (DoD) are or will soon be seeing their numbers drastically reduced. Out […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. The Veterans of the Global War on Terrorism volunteered to serve in our nation’s military at a time when deployment to combat was almost certain. Many of today’s Veterans were deployed and saw combat. But whether they deployed or not, whether they fired a shot or not, today’s […]
By Debbie Gregory. A proposal made by Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick is intended to benefit military retirees. The Fitzpatrick Bill is part of a mainly republican backed effort to redirect funding cuts that are currently aimed at military pensions. Recently, a bipartisan budget agreement was approved by both the Senate and the House. The budget […]
By Debbie Gregory. When hiring a new employee, employers want to find the most qualified candidate. They want a worker who shows up on time, every day. Employers want a worker who will accomplish all of their tasks with little to no supervision required. But most importantly, employers want someone who can perform the functions […]
By Debbie Gregory. On December 17, six U.S. Army soldiers were killed in Afghanistan when their Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter crashed. The deceased soldiers were identified as: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy L. Billings, 34, of Heavener, OK. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. Silverman, 35, of Scottsdale, AZ. Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 30, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since 2009, the MyFreeTaxes.com partnership has helped more than 4.5 million families claim approximately $6 billion in tax refunds and credits. The partnership is aided by collaborative efforts from the National Disability Institute, the United Way, Goodwill Industries International, with sponsorship from the Walmart Foundation. MyFreeTaxes.com aides low to mid-level income families […]
