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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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 years ago