By Debbie Gregory. With sexual assault and sexual harassment threatening the strength, readiness and morale of the U.S. military, the Army’s senior non-commissioned officer has announced an initiative to rid the ranks of these problems. The zero tolerance policy, “‘Not in my squad’ is a promise that each leader must take in order to care […]
By Debbie Gregory. As the daughter of a retired Green Beret , Army 1st Sgt. Sandrea Cruz understands the stress that Army service places on a soldier’s family. Born on Fort Stewart in Georgia, Cruz serves as the first sergeant of the Group Support Battalion’s Sustainment and Distribution Company in the 7th Special Forces Group […]
By Debbie Gregory. The number of suicides in the Army began rising in 2004, peaking at 185 deaths among those on active duty in 2012 , more than double the rate for civilians. Numbers have since declined, but when one suicide is one too many, the current numbers are unacceptable. In a new study published […]
By Debbie Gregory. For the last 21 years, Sgt. Thomas Draffen has given his all to the Marine Corps. At the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona, Draffen stood at attention in front of the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 building, with his uniform’s collar bare. Behind him, friends and peers stood […]
By Debbie Gregory. A Texas-based Army veteran seems to be living down to his namesake, made infamous by folk rock singer Jim Croce. Leroy Brown Jr. is facing fraud charges after he falsely portrayed himself as a stockbroker and used his military background to defraud investors. According to a news release from the SEC, Brown […]
By Debbie Gregory. Employers now have even more reasons to consider hiring veterans to their workforce. Currently, there are specific tax credits available to employers that hire military veterans. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit for companies that hire unemployed veterans gives credit for short-term unemployed and long-term unemployed hires. The Wounded Warriors Tax Credit will […]
By Debbie Gregory. There are no approved therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) despite an incidence of over 1 million cases per year, in both the civilian and military arenas. Injuries to the brain caused by explosions or exposure to pesticides (or other neurotoxins) may now be able to be treated with light therapy. Researchers […]
By Debbie Gregory. Americans love their wounded warriors. There are scores of foundations, organizations, government initiatives and private crusades to honor U.S. service members who were wounded or otherwise disabled as a result of their military service. Wounded U.S. service members are deservedly treated as heroes. They put themselves in harm’s way and paid the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Music has been scientifically proven to change a person’s mood, dependent on what kind of music it is. Sad songs tend to make people feel lethargic, and happy music tends to boost levels of endorphins, leading people to feel good. Sounds of Acoustic Recovery (SOAR) aims to help Veterans in feeling useful […]
By Debbie Gregory. Maine National Guard Adjutant Gen. James D. Campbell has been relieved of duty by Gov. Paul LePage, after just under three years of service. “Based on an internal review of Gen. Campbell, I have lost faith in his ability to lead Maine’s soldiers and airmen who serve so proudly in the National […]
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