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Military Connection: Not In My Squad

By Debbie Gregory. With sexual assault and sexual harassment threatening the strength, readiness and morale of the U.S. military, the…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Looking to Dad for Inspiration

By Debbie Gregory. As the daughter of a retired Green Beret , Army 1st Sgt. Sandrea Cruz understands the stress…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Chaplains Need Better Training

By Debbie Gregory. The number of suicides in the Army began rising in 2004, peaking at 185 deaths among those…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Drill Instructor Gets Pinning Honor

By Debbie Gregory. For the last 21 years, Sgt. Thomas Draffen has given his all to the Marine Corps. At…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Army Vet Scams Brothers In Arms.

By Debbie Gregory. A Texas-based Army veteran seems to be living down to his namesake, made infamous by folk rock…

9 years ago

Military Connection: BRAVE Act Is Being Reviewed By the House

By Debbie Gregory. Employers now have even more reasons to consider hiring veterans to their workforce.  Currently, there are specific…

9 years ago

Military Connection: An Alternative Treatment for TBI

By Debbie Gregory. There are no approved therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) despite an incidence of over 1 million…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Afghanistan’s Wounded Warrior Campaign

By Debbie Gregory. Americans love their wounded warriors. There are scores of foundations, organizations, government initiatives and private crusades to…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Music helps Veterans SOAR

By Debbie Gregory. Music has been scientifically proven to change a person’s mood, dependent on what kind of music it…

9 years ago

Military Connection: Maine’s Gov. Fires Guard General

By Debbie Gregory. Maine National Guard Adjutant Gen. James D. Campbell has been relieved of duty by Gov. Paul LePage,…

9 years ago