By Debbie Gregory. MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) could be a game-changer for military parents. The online portal allows military parents to access comprehensive information on military-operated and military-subsidized child care options worldwide. It enables families to search for and request care, manage their requests, and update their profile online, making it easier for families to find the […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Navy relieved two senior commanders in the 7th Fleet in connection with recent deadly collisions of Navy ships. Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer fired Rear Adm. Charles Williams, commander of Task Force 70 and Capt. Jeffrey Bennett, commander of the destroyer squadron, citing a loss of confidence in their ability to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The United States Army has reportedly canceled the enlistment contracts for hundreds of foreign-born military. Many of these enlistees have been waiting years to participate in Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI), a special recruiting program designed to attract highly skilled immigrants into the service in exchange for fast-track citizenship. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Hundreds of thousands of military personnel have been diagnosed with some level of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the past decade, many as a result of combat injury. TBI can have long-term and often times severe effects on service members’ lives, affecting their ability to work, interact with others, manage basic living […]
By Debbie Gregory. On September 7th, Equifax Credit Agency has revealed that a “cybersecurity incident” has potentially exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans Equifax, one of the nation’s big three credit reporting agencies, experienced an online security breach. While a large number of American civilians could potentially be adversely impacted, active-duty service members […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Army is currently seeking Soldiers to provide feedback through online gameplay in order to contribute to the development of the future force. The video game, Operation Overmatch, has been in development since 2016, and will pit two teams of eight soldiers against an array of advanced war machines. The Army […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Defense will allow 17,092 California National Guard members to keep more than $190 million in disputed enlistment bonuses and other payments. A Defense Department report concluded that there was no wrong-doing on the part of the majority of California Guard soldiers who accepted bonuses of between $15,000 and $80,000 […]
By Debbie Gregory. A sting conducted by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrests of 13 Fort Hood soldiers who now face charges of solicitation of prostitution. The men responded to online ads offering sexual service in exchange for money. The locations and times were arranged via text messages. The soldiers, who were […]
By Debbie Gregory. President Trump’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) could have a profound impact on the U.S. military. At a time when the military is struggling to meet recruiting goals, experts say foreign recruits have skills important to the military’s mission. The Pentagon says about 900 people currently in uniform, […]
By Debbie Gregory. While the post-9/11 GI Bill provides funding for veterans to pursue traditional education programs, technological advancements have resulted in high tech jobs for military, high tech jobs for veterans, military high tech jobs and veteran high tech jobs. These are great jobs that veterans interested in technology careers can and should fill. […]
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