By Debbie Gregory. Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton plans to strengthen services and support for military families who serve alongside our service members. “It is little wonder that service members’ concern for their family’s well-being is a top consideration in whether troops stay in or leave the force,” according to Clinton’s military families agenda. Mrs. […]
By Debbie Gregory. A new survey of more than 3000 post-9/11 veterans by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) revealed an increase over a previous study in the number who contemplated suicide since joining the service. IAVA is the nation’s first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan The […]
By Debbie Gregory. In a move to boost security and further protect U.S. military bases from the Islamic State and other terrorist groups, Defense Secretary Ash Carter has pledged $180 million in spending over the next three years. The money will be spent on items such as door reinforcement, improved exits and procedures, improved alarms […]
By Debbie Gregory. Joining Forces, created in 2011 by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, has resulted in jobs for military veterans, hiring/training more than 1.2 million veterans and military spouses. Now, 40 companies pledged more than 110,000 jobs for military veterans and military spouses over the next five years, and more committed […]
By Debbie Gregory. Rep. Mac Thornberry has introduced a defense bill that would increase, rather than decrease, the size of the U.S. Army. Thornberry has floated a brash plan to get around spending limits on the military. His defense budget dramatically boosts spending by $16 billion, pumping that money into the Army and troop pay […]
By Debbie Gregory. Senate lawmakers approved the Veterans First Act, a veterans benefits bill that expands programs by reworking the GI Bill housing payments. The Senate bill would reduce the annual increase to the monthly housing allowance for all recipients of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including veterans themselves, by 1 percent for five years, mirroring […]
By Debbie Gregory. In what could potentially be really good news in fighting terrorism and really bad news for terrorists, researchers at the University of Wisconsin at Madison have developed drones that can detect improvised explosive devices and active land mines. The technology can detect chemical and nuclear weapons and drugs. Robot drones can be […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. has sent a platoon of 25 Marines to bolster security at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following recent protests led by firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. The embassy “continues to operate normally,” State Department Spokesman John Kirby said. Protestors loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the Green Zone last […]
By Debbie Gregory. Rep. Duncan Hunter’s attempt to take a stand against women in combat backfired. Hunter (R-CA), who is against integrating combat forces, proposed opening up the Selective Service to include women. “This is about a big war, meaning when you have tens of thousands of people dying — tens of thousands — that […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. is worried that its military advantage is getting smaller. Russia and China are improving their ability to target U.S. aircraft and ships, closing the advanced weapons gap and challenging the US military presence in their regions. Experts say the two countries are pushing the U.S. military farther away, in the […]
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