On May 21, 2014, President Obama held a press conference, addressing the nation in regards to the accusations of misconduct within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. This was the first occasion where the president addressed the accusations against the VA directly with the press. The president said that he had met […]
The United States Air Force (USAF) recently announced that it will be trying out their own version of a Career Intermission Program, similar to the program that the U.S. Navy has already been testing. The USAF is planning to launch the pilot program at the end of 2014. Under the Career Intermission Pilot Program, active-duty […]
Mom Corps is a professional staffing and career development firm that has connected working parents with professional employment since 2005. Mom Corps specializes in finding flexible, meaningful and profitable jobs. Parents who attempt to enter or re-enter the workplace often struggle to find employment that is up to the standard of their education, experience and […]
By Debbie Gregory Among all U.S. military branches, there is no comradeship that can compare to the unity found among current and former members of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine for Life organization is extension of that camaraderie for Marines who are no longer in uniform. There is no such thing as an ex-Marine. […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Recently, I was researching U.S. military pride, and the attitudes towards military pride of those who have served. I have scanned through numerous online forums and asked dozens of Veterans to weigh in. I found an overwhelming number of U.S. military Veterans’ responses arguing that wearing earned ribbons […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Navy will soon be promoting Michelle Howard to the rank of 4-star Admiral. Along with her new rank, she is also getting promoted to Vice-Chief of Naval Operations. This means that Admiral Howard, an African American woman, will become the second in command of the World’s Finest Navy. Her elevated […]
By Debbie Gregory. How do you judge the service of a soldier, sailor, marine or airman? Many would say look at his or her medals. Rows of service members’ ribbons and medals are looked at for both quality and quantity. Military medals and service ribbons are badges of honor that service members wear to show […]
Reprinted with the kind permission of the author, Mike Marks. The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the […]
If you are dynamic and engaging, and looking to adopt a dog, there’s a new television series that is looking for you! Perhaps you are a Veteran who needs a service dog, or just desire the companionship of a dog to complete your family. Or perhaps you have a special needs child who could benefit […]
By Debbie Gregory. Congratulations to Sabrina Brady for winning the “Doodle for Google” contest. The contests asks students in K-12 to present a drawing based on the theme, “My Best Day Ever”. Sabrina’s doodle was greeting her dad after his 18 month deployment in Iraq and when she was 10 years old. Sabrina is now […]
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