By Debbie Gregory. In Iraq and Afghanistan, women have already been serving in the military. Although women have died in these wars, they were not allowed to serve in combat units. The Pentagon is ready to integrate women into the special forces, such as the Army Rangers and the Navy SEALs. As Air Force, Army, […]
By Debbie Gregory. One of the most important things for veterans to remember as they apply for jobs: civilian recruiters don’t speak military. You may have the right skills, the perfect training and tons of experience. None of that matters if the company you are applying to doesn’t understand how your military job translates to […]
By Debbie Gregory. As a convoy medic in Iraq, Mathew Vance became adept at what he calls “civil war medicine”, or, “stop the bleeding.” He perfected his life-saving medical skills during his second deployment working on a trauma helicopter. When he returned home, jobs for medics, especially medical jobs for veterans, didn’t exist. Vance, 30, […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Senate has devised a plan to recruit veterans, reservists and National Guard members to guard the nation’s borders. The amendment to the immigration reform bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Department of Defense to recruit veterans and citizen soldiers to fill jobs in customs, border protection […]
By Debbie Gregory. In the wake of a loud public call to arms to investigate sexual assault claims in the military, the Air Force has named a female two-star general to the head of the office responsible for sexual assault prevention and response. The office was previously staffed by Lt.Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, whose May arrest […]
By Debbie Gregory. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS ) was founded in 1994. TAPS is a 24/7 resource for anyone who has suffered the loss of a military loved one. TAPS provides immediate and long-term emotional help, hope, and healing to all who are grieving the death of a loved one. Bonnie Carroll is the founder […]
By Debbie Gregory. Some of our disabled veterans have been waiting for a year or longer to receive disability compensation. The Department of Veterans Affairs is pressing claims raters to step up decision-making, starting with the oldest claims in their inventory. These provisional decisions will allow Veterans to begin collecting compensation benefits more expeditiously. Eligible […]
If you are dynamic and engaging, and looking to adopt a dog, there’s a new television series that is looking for you! Perhaps you are a Veteran who needs a service dog, or just desire the companionship of a dog to complete your family. Or perhaps you have a special needs child who could benefit […]
By Debbie Gregory. At 6.2 percent, the unemployment rate among veterans reached a four-year low in April– thanks to veterans who stopped standing in line for job interviews and went to work for themselves instead. Veteran-owned franchising is a growing option that is capturing the attending of thousands of former military members each year. In […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VA Mission Statement is: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. Veterans have served this country with steadfast allegiance and deserve the benefits they […]
