By Debbie Gregory. Veterans have rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). They should be aware of their civilian employment rights and their re-employment rights under USERRA. Did you know that employees who satisfy the eligibility requirement under USERRA are entitled to re-employment, as long as they are a […]
By Debbie Gregory. Department of Defense is set to receive its highest ranking female ever. With the departure of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, President Obama appointed Christine Fox to serve as Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense. In her former position of Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation for the DoD, Fox was […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made arrangements to make dental insurance available to Veterans at an affordable price. Starting November 15th, the VA launched a partnership with Delta Dental and MetLife, called the VA Dental Insurance Plan (VADIP). The VADIP allows Veterans and dependents who are receiving medical care under […]
By Debbie Gregory. There are thousands of companies that say they want to hire Veterans, and hundreds of companies that have stated missions to hire Veterans. But by their own criteria, many of these same companies often eliminate many Veteran job candidates who are qualified for the posted positions. Here is a list of measures […]
By Debbie Gregory. Currently, almost 2 million Veterans live in California. And the Golden State is also home to more than 30 military installations. California’s past and present hold strong ties to the U.S. military and those who serve, have served, and their families. California state government provides many benefits that ensure a strong bond […]
By Debbie Gregory. MilitaryConnection.com fully supports the passage of the Vow to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2013 H.R. 3395. This bill is good for business, employers and Veterans. It is also good for our nation and the economy. It should receive the full support from both sides of the political aisle. Veterans are a valuable […]
By Debbie Gregory. Americans love their sports. Since childhood, sports ingrain in our brains the competitive force that drives Americans to be winners. Playing sports tests our physical abilities and hones our mental strength. Americans love to watch sports because the victories of our favorite teams or athletes inspire us to achieve such greatness for […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have announced that the latest national report has found that Veteran homelessness has gone down 24% since 2010. Prepared by HUD, the 2013 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness reports that there were 57,849 homeless Veterans as of January, […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. This Thanksgiving, I packed up my wife and her cornbread stuffing and made the thirty-minute drive to my brother’s house. This Thanksgiving, I was able to sit and eat a delicious turkey dinner with my family. This Thanksgiving, I heard my nephews and nieces laughing, playing and crying. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Shopping centers and malls near military installations are full of young, in-shape people who have shorter haircuts, upright posture, and who swing their arms when they walk. Many Americans can recognize troops when they are out and about. Service members, especially junior-enlisted, should be aware that there are those who seek to […]
