By Debbie Gregory. As the number of reserve component members of the National Guard and Reserves who have served in support of the war on terrorism nears the one million mark, it is shocking and unacceptable to learn that they are not considered “veterans” when they complete their service. This inequity was written into antiquated […]
By Debbie Gregory. The board of directors of the Wounded Warrior Project has fired two of its top executives. Former CEO Steven Nardizzi and former COO Al Giordano were relieved of their duties following criticisms from more than 40 employees on how donated funds raised by the organization were spent. The Board had hired forensic […]
By Debbie Gregory. After any type of brain injury, there are a number of challenges during the recovery process. Scientists have known for a long time that suicide and brain injury are linked, but the actual number of people who have had a brain injury that have committed suicide wasn’t explored. A new study conducted […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Army has paid out a $820,000 settlement to a former military police trainee who was allegedly fired after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. Luydmila Starkey received one of the largest settlements ever made by a military branch in a sexual harassment case shortly before going to trial. Starkey […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Defense Department has announced a milestone for the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. In just under five years, the program, launched by second lady Jill Biden, has now partnered with more than 300 employers. The Military Spouse Employment Partnership program is an employment and career partnership that connects military spouses to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The government does offer some special tax perks so that those who serve don’t have to add income taxes to their list of worries. When it comes to filing tax returns, military service members have circumstances that differ from civilian tax payers. Due to the varied types of pay service members receive, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Did you know you can receive both Social Security benefits and military retirement? Under most circumstances, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your full Social Security benefit based on your earnings. Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty […]
While many of us wouldn’t think twice about calling out from work if we had the flu, we often postpone taking much needed vacations. Time off is medicine. Taking a vacation can cut the risk of heart attack in men by 30 percent and in women by 50 percent. Vacations alleviate stress, and time away […]
By Debbie Gregory. It was Police Officer Ashley Guindon’s first day on the job as she responded to the domestic disturbance call in the usually quiet suburban neighborhood. Army Sgt. Ronald Hamilton had been fighting with his wife, Crystal, all day. The fight escalated after Crystal called 911. Guindon’s service with the Prince William County, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Patrick Murphy was recently sworn in as Secretary of the Army. He holds the distinction of being the first veteran of the Iraq War to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was also the leading advocate for repealing the Pentagon’s don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy in 2009, enabling gay soldiers to […]
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