By Debbie Gregory. Director Randolph “Tex” Alles, the head of the U.S. Secret Service, says that while some 1,100 of its agents have already maxed out on their allowable earnings for 2017, the agency is not broke. According to a statement by Alles, the Secret Service has the funding it needs to meet all current […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Army is currently seeking Soldiers to provide feedback through online gameplay in order to contribute to the development of the future force. The video game, Operation Overmatch, has been in development since 2016, and will pit two teams of eight soldiers against an array of advanced war machines. The Army […]
By Debbie Gregory. In March of 2017, just 6 months after breaking ground, 15 homeless veterans moved in to their brand new, unique 480-square-foot living spaces in Orange County, CA. Potter’s Lane is a $6.7 million project paid for with federal, state and local dollars, donations, and money from American Family Housing, the nonprofit behind […]
By Debbie Gregory. These days, more and more people are working from home, shopping from home, and even seeing the doctor from home. Telemedicine, the use of telecommunication and information technology to deliver clinical healthcare from a distance, is changing healthcare as we know it. Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Defense will allow 17,092 California National Guard members to keep more than $190 million in disputed enlistment bonuses and other payments. A Defense Department report concluded that there was no wrong-doing on the part of the majority of California Guard soldiers who accepted bonuses of between $15,000 and $80,000 […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced the official launch of the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative, a program that should deliver faster claims decisions for veterans. Veterans who submit their claim under DRC with accredited Veterans service organizations (VSO) can expect to receive a decision within 30 days from the […]
By Debbie Gregory. A sting conducted by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrests of 13 Fort Hood soldiers who now face charges of solicitation of prostitution. The men responded to online ads offering sexual service in exchange for money. The locations and times were arranged via text messages. The soldiers, who were […]
By Debbie Gregory. President Trump’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) could have a profound impact on the U.S. military. At a time when the military is struggling to meet recruiting goals, experts say foreign recruits have skills important to the military’s mission. The Pentagon says about 900 people currently in uniform, […]
By Debbie Gregory. While the post-9/11 GI Bill provides funding for veterans to pursue traditional education programs, technological advancements have resulted in high tech jobs for military, high tech jobs for veterans, military high tech jobs and veteran high tech jobs. These are great jobs that veterans interested in technology careers can and should fill. […]
By Debbie Gregory. “Thank you for your service” rolls off the tongue quite easily. But if you want to back that up with action instead of just words, here are some ways you can truly express your appreciation for those who have served. Send a letter, pack a care package, make paracord bracelets: Operation Gratitude […]
