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How You Can Make a Difference and Help Veterans and Those who Serve

By Debbie Gregory. “Thank you for your service” rolls off the tongue quite easily. But if you want to back…

7 years ago

New Scholarship Focuses on Military Spouses

By Debbie Gregory. In May, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA) launched the AMPA Military Spouse Scholarship, a new program…

7 years ago

Vet Groups Not Happy with Proposed 2018 Budget for Veteran Affairs

By Debbie Gregory. Many veterans are up in arms about the plan to cut financial support for aging and disabled…

7 years ago

Saudis Paid U.S. veterans to Lobby Against JASTA

By Debbie Gregory. U.S. Military Veterans were paid thousands and thousands of dollars for hotel costs and travel expenses by…

7 years ago

Is the Blended Retirement Lump Sum Fair?

In approximately ten years when the first wave of active duty personnel who opt into the new Blended Retirement System (BRS)…

8 years ago

Aid and Attendance – A Valuable Benefit for Senior Veterans in Need

By Debbie Gregory. The Veterans Administration offers assistance to low-income veterans and surviving spouses, 65 years and older, through its…

8 years ago

Navy Banning E-Cigarettes from Ships and Aircraft over Explosion Fears

By Debbie Gregory. The Navy has banned electronic cigarettes and vaping devices throughout the fleet. The Navy cited concerns that…

8 years ago

Dr. Seuss ‘s Military Connection

Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, an author of children’s books such as “The Cat In The Hat” and…

8 years ago

VA Partners With CVS to Reduce Wait Times

The Veterans Administration and CVS have partnered for a test program that will enable the pharmacy chain’s MinuteClinic Urgent Care…

8 years ago

The Veteran’s Experience

By Debbie Gregory. Have you ever heard of the Veterans Experience Office? The VA is looking to change the culture…

8 years ago