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Military Connection: VA Firing Four Senior Officials: By Debbie Gregory

On October 6, 2014, the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sloan Gibson proposed the removal of the Deputy Chief…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Register to Vote! By Debbie Gregory

The voters information pamphlets are arriving in mailboxes around the country. If you haven’t received yours, and you plan to…

10 years ago

Military Connection: VA Takes Steps to Improve Care: By Debbie Gregory

On Thursday, October 2, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the MITRE Corporation has been awarded a…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Secret Service, Public Scorn: By Debbie Gregory

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, Julia A. Pierson resigned as Director of the Secret Service. Pierson was given the reigns…

10 years ago

Military Connection: VA Teams with Walgreens: By Debbie Gregory

On Thursday, October 2, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a partnership with pharmacy retailer Walgreens that will…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Credits for Military Spouses: By Debbie Gregory

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has launched a pilot program that will help military spouses improve their career opportunities.…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Women on SEAL Teams? By Debbie Gregory

MilitaryConnection previously reported that the U.S. Army is deciding whether or not to proceed with a pilot program to integrate…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Breast Cancer Awareness: By Debbie Gregory

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Americans support the month-long event, displaying pink ribbons and pink accessories, donating money,…

10 years ago

Military Connection: US – Afghanistan Sign New Deal: By Debbie Gregory

On September 30, 2014, representatives from Afghanistan and the United States signed a new security agreement, allowing American ground forces…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Veterans Portrait Project: By Joe Silva

Some people say a picture is worth a thousand words. But for one Veteran, pictures mean so much more. Photography…

10 years ago