By Debbie Gregory. It all began when ordinary citizens gathered together to create an event to raise funds to help honor and support our veterans and active-duty military. The initial effort raised somewhere around $50,000, which was donated to the American Legion. Having experienced such success in their freshman endeavor, those responsible decided to keep […]
By Debbie Gregory. More than 40 members of the U.S. military have contracted the Zika virus this year in countries where it is present, government officials said; among them a pregnant woman, for whom Zika can be particularly dangerous. The cases, which include active duty, National Guard and reserve personnel, were acquired outside of the […]
By Debbie Gregory. In the past several years, quite a bit of effort has gone into helping veterans successfully transition from service to civilian employment. Hiring commitments from the public sector, the private sector and nonprofits have resulted in improved training and support and have helped reduce the veteran unemployment rate. Despite this success, a […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Medal of Honor could be the final vindication in the battle to clear the name and reputation of a Green Beret soldier who served in Vietnam 47 years ago. In September, 1970, Green Beret Gary Michael Rose was the lone medic for a company of Special Forces soldiers and indigenous Vietnamese […]
By Debbie Gregory. Would it surprise you to learn that attorneys are only in 10th place when it comes to the highest paying jobs in the U.S.? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, based on median annual salaries, the top paying jobs are in the medical field. After attorneys come the friendly skies. […]
By Debbie Gregory. U.S. intelligence has assigned more than 1,000 spies to protect the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Hundreds of law enforcement agents, analysts and special operations personnel are in Rio, along with over a dozen highly trained Navy and Marine Corps commandos from the U.S. Special Operations Command, who are working with […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans are homeless for different reasons and have different needs, but one thing that every homeless veteran needs is a home. Because of veterans’ military service, this population is at higher risk of experiencing traumatic brain injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), both of which have been found to be among the […]
By Debbie Gregory. November may seem like it’s a ways off, but election day will be here before you know it. The freedom to choose our leaders is an integral part of our democracy, the American way of life, and something those who wear our country’s uniform have always fought to defend. If you are […]
By Debbie Gregory. When it comes to veteran disabilities, tinnitus comes in at number one. Over 150,000 veterans were diagnosed with tinnitus in 2015, and nearly 1.5 million veterans are currently receiving disability benefits for it. While the ringing, hissing, or other sound in the ears or head associated with tinnitus present affects at least […]
By Debbie Gregory. Whether you are transitioning out of the military and looking for veteran friendly jobs, graduating from school, or simply looking for a new job, there a few steps that you can take that will help you work smarter, not harder. First of all, you need to do your homework on any prospective […]
