By Debbie Gregory. When it comes to TV and film, most directors and writers aim to get every detail perfect. Most of the time it’s possible, but sometimes there are technical errors, when it appears on the screen. Now, a group dedicated to the realistic representation of military service personnel and Veterans is announcing a new […]
By Debbie Gregory. Those who served in the U.S. military are eligible for a multitude of benefits, services and resources through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Included in these provisions are a variety of life insurance programs that are designed specifically for Veterans. The VA offers seven main Veteran life insurance programs. Knowing which […]
By Debbie Gregory. In the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, a list of “unalienable rights” outlined by the founding fathers stated that every human has a right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The belief in these rights is a part of what compels our nation and its citizens to greatness. There […]
By Debbie Gregory. In February 2015, more than 1,800 Marines and Sailors combined for one of the largest military training exercises in history for a scenario that simulated a full-scale war. The massive joint-exercise was conducted by the I (One) Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) at Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton in Southern California. The MEF-level […]
By Debbie Gregory. On January 30, 2015, Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey was sworn in as the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), becoming the service chief’s top adviser on all matters concerning enlisted soldiers. The SMA is generally considered the most senior enlisted member of the U.S. Army. But if an Army sergeant is […]
By Debbie Gregory. San Diego County is one of the most military-friendly regions in the country. From Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, to Miramar’s Marine Corps Air Station, to the naval station and installations on North Island and in San Diego proper, the county is teeming with service members who live and work in the area. […]
By Joe Silva Veterans are hard working, decisive, experienced leaders who excel at mission accomplishment. And, once their service to their country has been completed, Veterans are more likely than their civilian counterparts to become self-employed. Their skill set and experience make Veterans successful entrepreneurs, especially as franchisees operating under an established umbrella organization. At the top of premiere franchising opportunities for Veterans […]
By Debbie Gregory President Obama has proposed a $168.8 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for fiscal year 2016. The budget is expected to support the VA’s current goals to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare Veterans receive through the VA healthcare system. It will also be spent on programs […]
By Debbie Gregory Americans are relishing the falling prices at the pump when they fill up their gas tanks. The lower fuel prices that we are enjoying should cause a ripple effect that could see lower prices for most other goods as a result of lower costs of transporting them to your neighborhood. The […]
By Debbie Gregory The U.S. boasts having the “world’s finest Navy” at its command. There are few old salts, modern pirates, or shipping magnates who would disagree. Although the extent of the U.S. Navy’s reach and projection of power is currently unmatched by any other naval power, the USN is constantly researching and upgrading its […]
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