By Debbie Gregory. Many problems that Veterans face in finding employment stem from the inability to communicate their military work experience. From the inability to formulate their work history into a hirable job search to translating their military work experience into recognizable civilian experience on a résumé, service-linked communication problems are crippling our Veterans’ ability […]
By Debbie Gregory. During a December 8th snowstorm in Fairborn, Ohio, Marine Veteran Larry Draughn was watching his son sled in their backyard. During this short amount of time, Draughn noticed three vehicles separately veer off the icy road, and get stuck in a ditch behind his house. Draughn did what most Veterans would do, […]
By Debbie Gregory. While in the military, men and women in uniform are told what to wear, when to eat, and when to sleep. After their term of service has been completed, Veterans feel that they are left to fend for themselves. Veterans return to civilian-hood and try to prioritize the rest of their lives. […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the most generous education benefit that the US military has ever offered its members. The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers Veterans, no longer on active duty, the full price of college tuition, a stipend for books and supplies, and a monthly housing allowance equal to E-5 with dependent […]
By Debbie Gregory. In 1917, Congress established what would become the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But we have been taking care of our Veterans since 1636, when the Pilgrims passed a law that guaranteed aid for military Veterans who were disabled during the war with the Pequot Indians. Today, Veterans have access to […]
By Debbie Gregory. American military Veterans spent years working for one of the greatest employers, doing one of the most demanding jobs. These resourceful men and women manned self-sustaining cities at sea, built new towns from rubble, and liberated countries, all while sustaining the utmost level of professionalism. Veterans were members of an elite workforce […]
By Debbie Gregory. As many families of Veterans are doing their holiday shopping, there is always someone who is extra hard to shop for. There’s always that one person who has few wants and meets their own needs. If this person is a Veteran, here are a few gift ideas that are sure to lighten […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many Military Veterans have had life experiences that are much different from their civilian contemporaries. Depending on when and where they served, Veterans may have experienced a vast array of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Physical wounds can leave Veterans with scars, which are visible reminders of where they were hurt. But […]
By Debbie Gregory. On December 4th, the Army issued a formal statement, announcing the much anticipated changes to their Tuition Assistance (TA) program that will affect all Soldiers in the active and Reserve components. The statement announced that there will be new restrictions and limitations put in place for Army TA, beginning January 1st, 2014. […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Comic books, movies and TV shows have produced thrilling stories that inspire children and motivate adults. The heroes of these fantastical epics are usually born on another planet or possess some type of genetic mutation that grants them some type of extraordinary power. Utilizing their awesome powers, these […]
