Military

The Power of a Mantra-“Keep Breathing”

By Debbie Gregory. An Army Ranger from Joint Base Lewis-McChord is recovering at Walter Reed Military Medical Center after being…

9 years ago

Retired Gen. David Petraeus Avoids Demotion

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon says it will not dock retired Army Gen. David Petraeus one star, in spite of…

9 years ago

US Flyover in S. Korea Seen as Show of Force

By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. military flew four of the most advanced fighter jets over South Korea in a clear…

9 years ago

Congressmen Introduce Bill to “Draft Our Daughters”

By Debbie Gregory. Two Republican congressmen, who are both military veterans, have introduced a bill requiring women to register for…

9 years ago

$30 Million Scheme To Defraud Government

By Debbie Gregory. An alert customs inspector unraveled a cross-border scheme to defraud the federal government of more than $30…

9 years ago

More Money and Boots on the Ground to Fight ISIS

By Debbie Gregory. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has confirmed that the Pentagon plans to sharply increase spending on the fight…

9 years ago

Military Looking at 1.6% Pay Increase for Troops in 2017

By Debbie Gregory. Five evolving challenges drive the Pentagon’s planning for the 2017 defense budget request, including Russian aggression in…

9 years ago

How Big Should the Army Be?

By Debbie Gregory. As the U.S. winds down the Afghan war, the government has been eyeing a much reduced military…

9 years ago

DoD’s Proposed 2017 Budget Comes in at $583 Billion

By Debbie Gregory. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter submitted a proposed $583 billion Defense Department budget for 2017 that focuses…

9 years ago

A Growing Army of Caregivers

By Debbie Gregory. Family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for veterans. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act…

9 years ago