We’re all constantly on the go, and taking a break for a family vacation is a great way to spend quality time together. For the families of those who serve, past and present, taking a vacation together is even more precious. It’s challenging to be a part of a military family and find time for military […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many veterans who fought to protect and defend our country have continued to fight in order to get the support they need from the federal government. Fortunately, help is on the way for veterans living with hepatitis C, one of the greatest threats facing those who have served. Congress has earmarked $1.5 […]
By Debbie Gregory. In a move that has drawn worldwide skepticism and condemnation, North Korea claims “spectacular success” of its first hydrogen bomb test, a defiant act that leader Kim Jong Un said would “make the world … look up to our strong nuclear country.” “Let’s begin 2016…with the thrilling explosion of our first hydrogen […]
By Debbie Gregory. While social media can be a tool of liberation and freedom, it can also be used for the rapid dissemination of harmful information. Such is the case with homegrown terrorists who support the Islamic State, commonly referred to as IS, ISIS, and ISIL. According to Defense Secretary Ash Carter, in some cases, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that he “should have known better” than to use his personal email for work-related matters. His remarks followed a New York Times report in which said Carter he used his personal email account for work matters during his first months at the Pentagon. This is a violation […]
By Debbie Gregory. According to the Pentagon, the Defense Department spent more than $5 billion on operations related to the Islamic State (IS or ISIS) in Iraq and Syria. This averages out to approximately $11 million a day from September 2014 though the end November, 2015. Even though the conflict in Afghanistan is winding down, over $35 […]
By Debbie Gregory. Mike Missal, President Obama’s nominee for Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general said that if he is confirmed, one of his top goals will be improving the treatment of whistleblowers in the VA. The Washington, D.C. attorney, who specializes in government enforcement and internal investigations, testified to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee […]
By Debbie Gregory. As a result of his 2009 disappearance from his base in Afghanistan, it was announced that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will face general court-martial, the highest level of trial in the military justice system. Bergdahl, 29, is charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, and could receive a sentence of life […]
By Debbie Gregory. Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, spoke to a crowd of nearly 3,000 cadets at the Air Force Academy, as the Department of Defense works to recruit more women. The “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” author told the cadets that society tells women they are less competent […]
By Debbie Gregory. Republicans Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham have called for an increase in military force in Iraq and Syria. They want to see 10,000 troops in each country as part of a multinational ground force to counter Islamic State (IS). They are both critical of the president’s strategy in fighting IS, which […]
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