Highlights of the $717 Billion Defense Bill, Including 2.6% Troop Pay Raise Contributed by Debbie Gregory During the signing at Fort Drum, the president invited members of the 10th Mountain’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team to gather round him for a photo opportunity. Like most prior NDAAs, this year’s authorization is the product of a relatively […]
Making a Difference- Profiles of Some Immigrant Service Members Contributed by Debbie Gregory As a nation founded by immigrants, the U.S. has long drawn its strength through the diversity of its citizens. Many of these immigrants have served this country as part of the one percent in the military. Here are just a few: After fleeing […]
Active-Duty End Strength Above 500,000 Top Priority for Army Contributed by Debbie Gregory Major modernization reforms are underway in the Army to create leaner and faster processes. In fact, modernization and adding more active-duty, Guard and Reserve soldiers are among the Army’s top priorities for 2020, according to Army Secretary Mark Esper. Although Secretary […]
General Relieved of Duty for Inappropriate Comments By Debbie Gregory Brig. Gen. Kurt Stein, the Marine Corps general in charge of sexual assault prevention and response efforts, has been relieved of his command over remarks he made at a public meeting disparaging claims of sexual harassment at his command as “fake news.” The remarks […]
Army Spends Millions to Search for Unexploded Ordnance By Debbie Gregory Unexploded ordnance experts have been searching for military munitions off Hawaii’s Makua Beach, focusing on a 22-acre area after a 5-inch projectile was found offshore in 2016. “It’s about the length of two football fields and the depth of one football field,” said Col. […]
ESGR Freedom Award Finalists Announced By Debbie Gregory. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, has selected 30 employers and government organizations from 2,350 nominations for 2018 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award, commonly referred to as the “Freedom Award.” Almost half of the U.S. military is made up […]
What is the Woobie? By Debbie Gregory Anyone who has ever served in the military is familiar with the “woobie.” The woobie is every service member’s all-weather battle buddy. The woobie is made up of two layers of nylon surrounding a polyester filling. Tie-cords on the corners and side could be tied through matching grommets […]
Special Forces Legend, “Iron Mike” Dies By Debbie Gregory Last month, the Army lost a special ops legend. Maj. Gen. Michael D. Healy, 91, spent 35 years serving in the military, completing tours in Korea and Vietnam. Healy began his career with parachute training followed by attendance at a number of Army Colleges, including Ranger […]
Working toward a degree while serving on active duty is much different than attending classes on a traditional campus, or even taking online classes from home. Before you take on the challenge of school and active duty, there are some key points to know that will increase your chances of success. Be Flexible As you […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans who are Democrats are running for Congressional seats in record numbers. And some of them are proving to be competitive in areas previously considered as Republican strong-holds. While veterans are traditionally considered conservative, here are some veterans running as Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections: Josh Butner- CA Josh’s family has […]
