By Debbie Gregory. The Student Veterans of America (SVA) has announced the dates and location of the 2014 national conference. The dates of the 6th annual conference are January 2-5, 2014, and will be held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Each year, since 2009, the SVA has held an annual conference to […]
By Debbie Gregory. On October 8, 2013, after finding out that the families of five recently deceased military personnel would be denied their death benefits during the government shutdown, Fisher House Foundation agreed to offer the families an advance on their military death benefits. The foundation will forward each family their $100,000 death benefit, and […]
By Debbie Gregory. After three years of stellar leadership, Michael Dakduk is stepping down as Executive Director of the Student Veterans of America (SVA). Military Connection would like to thank Mr. Dakduk for his dedication in serving Student Veterans nationwide. Student Veterans are a valuable resource for our nation. The eventual employment of today’s Veterans […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization that connects Veterans to local community service projects. The organization was founded in 2007, after CEO and Navy Seal Eric Greitens visited wounded Marines at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The Marines showed their desire to continue serving their country. “I lost my legs, […]
By Debbie Gregory. What began as a dream for Navy Veteran Justin Brown and Army Reservist Drew Benbow, has turned into dream jobs for many Vets in the Washington D.C. area. The two came up with idea for HillVets, a bipartisan social group that does not involve itself in effecting Veteran legislation or political stances, […]
By Debbie Gregory. On September 30th, the trial began for Bobby C. Thompson, founder and former “Commander” of the US Navy Veterans Association (USNVA). Thompson faces charges of theft, fraud and money laundering in connection to his organization. The USNVA, whose stated mission was to, “Support the U.S. Navy; provide assistance to war veterans, members […]
By Debbie Gregory. While the politicians continue to agree to disagree, many active duty military service members, Veterans and their families continue to feel the effects of the government shutdown. Even though paychecks for active duty military have been spared, and current VA compensation for pensions, education benefits and vocational rehabilitation programs have a temporary […]
By Debbie Gregory. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), $10.9 billion was spent by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) in 2011 on education benefits for approximately 1 million Veterans to go to college. The GAO’s findings provide the most in-depth data about Veteran Students and the institutions that they are attending. The […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Iowa City VA Medical Center, with support from community volunteers, hosted the National Veterans TEE Tournament. TEE is an acronym standing for Training, Exposure and Experience. The annual event, now in its 9th year, provides legally blind and eligible Disabled Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since September 11, 2001, the United States military has taken on enough members in its ranks to sustain their campaigns in Iraq & Afghanistan. This includes the defense of U.S. borders & territories, and maintaining a presence on land, at sea and in the air for the rest of the world. Now […]
