“At Least Ten” Reasons to Hire Veterans Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Top ten lists…it seems like they’re everywhere, and about everything. For many of us, it’s a method of focusing and organizing so we can prioritize our time and energy on what we’ve deemed the ‘most important’. For others, it’s just a catchy way to […]
A Veterans Day Salute (2018) Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired) Greetings, friends. As we commemorate this Veterans Day, it is an honor to be able to visit with you on the Military Connection platform. It is an honor to have worn the uniform of the US Army, as well. I was a […]
Something New to Celebrate Veterans Day 2018 By Bonnie Laiderman, CEO Veterans Home Care Veterans Day 2018, wartime veterans have something to new to celebrate. Sweeping changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s benefit known as “Aid and Attendance” went into effect October 18, 2018. The new changes open the door for more deserving […]
Veterans Day: Reasons to Observe Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Veterans Day was originally coined as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. It was a commemoration of the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. It didn’t take long for Congress to recognize the need to make this occasion and annual observance, and legislation […]
The Healing Power of Art Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Art as therapy. If you’ve seen it in action, you know the life-changing effects it can have on our Brothers & Sisters that struggle. For years, art has been shown to improve interpersonal skills, increase self-awareness, and boost self-esteem. Clinically speaking, this helps reduce tension and […]
The Pentagon Memorial Chapel Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Chapels are a common sight in many military communities, but one in particular holds a very special place for many of us that were serving on September 11, 2001. The Pentagon Memorial Chapel is located at the crash site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Dedicated […]
Agent Orange: The Settlement Details you need to know There have been a variety of settlements made to Agent Orange victims since the chemical warfare in Vietnam ceased over 40 years ago. While some settlements had immediate payouts, there may be funds still available, depending on your condition and infliction. The VA is providing assistance, […]
Agent Orange: The Fallout Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso The chemical warfare efforts of Operation Ranch Hand were active for just 10 years of this country’s military history. Those 10 years of active efforts have had nearly 50 years of fallout, and the impact on future generations still remains unknown. When the military began the chemical […]
Agent Orange: Facts to know Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Operation Ranch Hand was the codename for the US program that ordered over 20 million gallons of herbicide to be spread over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia during a ten-year span of the Vietnam War. Agent Orange was the most commonly used herbicide. Intended to be the […]
Army Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso There are many ways to celebrate another trip around the sun. Birthday cake, candles – parties and presents. Retired Army Master Sergeant Polito “Paul” Olivas didn’t think any of the normal fanfare was quite enough. He decided to celebrate his 100th birthday by reliving […]
