The latest move in the campaign to downsize the U.S. Army was revealed on August 1, 2014 when the Army announced that it will be letting go 550 majors (O-4). The Army currently has close to 514,000 members in its ranks, but must get that number down to 510,000 by October’s end of the fiscal […]
Veteran employees are among the most skilled, trainable and dedicated group of individuals in the workforce. Hiring Veterans can greatly contribute to turning our economy around. Therefore, it is vital that employers understand their Veteran employees and the potential Veteran employees have to elevate the success of the company they work for. When civilian hiring […]
For all of the glass-half-full people out there, there is a positive side to all of the unfortunate physical and mental wounds endured by our men and women in uniform over the last twelve years at war. Out of necessity, advances in medical and behavioral healthcare have progressed by leaps and bounds since 2001. One […]
On July 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the program to assist Veterans and transitioning service members find civilian employment as commercial drivers has been expanded to include all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The DOT’s program began in 2011, as […]
In this era of online shopping, digital communication and mobile apps, thieves are more sophisticated, stealing your information instead of your wallet. And instead of mugging their victims, they hack into bank, shopping and social media accounts. Veterans, due to their extensive travels and moves throughout their service, are at higher risk for identity theft. […]
The recent passing of the VA reform bill is great news for Veteran students and military dependents who receive benefits! Along with improving VA healthcare and articulating measures to create more transparency and greater accountability within the VA, the $17 billion measure includes a provision that will have a huge impact for Veterans using their […]
One of the biggest concerns that Veterans, advocates, law makers and the public have had regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the lack of transparency within the department. Everyone wants to know “what the heck is going on?” and “what is the VA doing to fix the issues?” In an attempt to […]
On Thursday August 7, 2014, President Obama signed the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 into law. The legislation, commonly referred to as the VA reform bill, is intended to give the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the necessary funding and resources to improve the access to, and the quality of, care […]
There is great news for service members who were swindled by dishonest loan collectors! Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it had obtained nearly $92 million in debt relief for approximately 17,000 consumers, most of whom are military service members owing money to Rome Finance. According to the CFPB, Rome Finance, […]
Across history, generations of U.S. Army soldiers have been known around the globe by the uniform they wear. There were the blue coats of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the dough boy helmets of WWI. WWII and Korea saw the olive-drab uniforms, and jungle camouflage was the uniform of Vietnam. More recently, the Army […]
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