By Debbie Gregory. A Marine sergeant’s murder conviction has been overturned by the military’s highest court and he is expected to be released as a free man. His legal fight, however, is not over. Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins led a squad that was accused of kidnapping an Iraqi man from his home in 2006, shooting him […]
By Debbie Gregory. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is not strictly a battlefield injury. Victims of accidents, serious injury or even severe mental stress can suffer very serious effects from the disorder. However, the general public continues to believe a number of myths about the disorder as people both in and out of uniform work to recover. […]
By Debbie Gregory. The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a contract to Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) to build a mobile device management system and mobile application store for employees. In addition to serving government agencies, DMI also serves the defense community and commercial businesses in the areas of strategic consulting, managed services, […]
California veterans making a combined family income between $45000 and $83650 should apply now for a home with Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys, the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate for North Los Angeles County. Habitat SF/SCV is building 87 homes in Santa Clarita and 12 homes in Sylmar in collaboration with the California […]
By Debbie Gregory. Defense officials at the Pentagon have reviewed lender-related abuse of the system that soldiers, sailors and Marines use to pay their bills. U.S. Bank and Dealers’ Financial Services have failed to disclose fees on costly auto loans signed by service members. Taking advantage of our young service members is despicable. Complaints about […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. The ruling declared that it was a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment. DOMA was enacted September 21, 1996 and signed into law by President Clinton. DOMA is a United States federal law […]
By Debbie Gregory. Multiple Drug Resistance (MDR) is a condition enabling disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) to resist distinct antimicrobials. The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has been studying the ever-changing battlefield injury treatment. During conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, military doctors have seen […]
By Debbie Gregory. Planning to retire soon? Not if you want to transfer benefits of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to family members. This benefit, which helps provide education for military family members, will undergo changes across the board on August 1st. On that date, this active duty and veteran education program will require all active-duty […]
By Debbie Gregory. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be experienced by anyone after witnessing or enduring a traumatic event. While PTSD has recently become intertwined with the post-war experience of many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, anyone can suffer from it. In fact, nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population will experience some level of the disorder […]
By Debbie Gregory. Army Capt. Christian Labra’s first experience with the military’s combat medicine was up close and personal. Labra graduated from a U.S. Military Academy before he deployed to Iraq. The Iraq invasion had begun a few months before he deployed with the 1st Armored Division soldiers. Army Captain Christian Labra was ready to […]
