By Debbie Gregory. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander John Biedrzychi, Jr. has claimed that the Department of Veterans Affairs was aware that Prudential Insurance encouraged its counselors to keep casualty pay-out monies in-house as a way to boost company profits. Prudential is under contract to handle Sevicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans Group […]
By Debbie Gregory. The role that social media plays in the lives of military families is enormous, whether the service person is on duty in the United States, overseas, or in a war zone. It also plays a role in the reintegration of military personnel into civilian life Soon, service members and families are about […]
By Debbie Gregory. Almost 6 million American parents, spouses, children, other family members and friends care for military servicemembers and veterans who have been wounded, injured, or are ill. Many of these “hidden heroes” find that their role as a caregiver can impose a substantial physical, emotional and financial toll. Many caregivers have to set […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Army is now offering deployment resilience training to spouses to help them deal with the unique challenges they may face during pre- and post-deployment. It is no surprise that deployment affects both the Soldier and the spouse. The key to handling the challenge is working together to both give and get […]
By Debbie Gregory. Three initiatives have been launched in the state of New Hampshire, all in an effort to assist the medical community better serve their military and veteran population. The first initiative will impact the 10 community facilities run by the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services. This landmark effort will position a […]
By Debbie Gregory. Does the “D” in PTSD cause individuals suffering from it to shy away from treatment? There’s been a subtle shift in the way politicians and advocates talk about veterans struggling with post-war mental illness. It has been called shell shock, battle fatigue, soldier’s heart and, most recently, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now, there […]
By Debbie Gregory. It’s often been said, it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep. To that end, last month President Barack Obama announced a significant expansion of regulations that protect U.S. military-service members and their families from predatory lending practices, making it harder for financial firms to charge high interest rates under current […]
By Debbie Gregory. Now you can talk to someone who gets it: Military OneSource has expanded confidential services for service members and their spouses through a “peer-to-peer” specialty consultation service. This is the newest resource to support and connect service members and their families with professionals who understand military life. Peer support can promote wellness, […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Obama administration and U.S. Department of Defense issued a new rule to clamp down on predatory lenders who take advantage of American servicemen and women When service members return from active duty, they’re more likely to face severe financial challenges than civilians. That’s why the Obama administration and Department of Defense […]
By Debbie Gregory. The DoD is offering a peer-to-peer counseling service to help military service members, transitioning troops and family members deal with issues before they become crises. Available through Military OneSource, the new service offers assistance from counselors who have at least a master’s degree in the social or psychology field, as well as […]
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