By Debbie Gregory. This morning, I am checking in from Chicago, where I am anxiously awaiting tonight’s America Salutes You benefit concert. This evening’s live event is the fruition of many, many months of hard work. But the team I have been privileged to work with is second to none. The goal has always been […]
By Debbie Gregory. Bravery in the face of opposition, stalwart leadership, and unyielding ingenuity. While these traits are often used to describe Medal of Honor recipients, they have also been proven to be invaluable traits to succeed in the economic realm. The American military produces the most innovative and entrepreneurial leaders. Few institutions teach discipline, […]
By Brian Boone There are 3.8 million veterans with a service-related injury in the United States, and I am one of them. In 2011, I was on tour with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan when the truck I was in struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). I sustained injuries to my back and lost my […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans Day affords us the opportunity to recognize those who have served and continue to serve in our nation’s armed forces. It is through their service and sacrifices that we live in freedom. On Veterans Day, you can find quite a few veterans taking advantage of the many opportunities offered to them, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Transitioning from the military is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be a little intimidating. In order to help you achieve success, here are some tips to help you navigate your way into your new civilian career: Deal with issues You need to demonstrate that you are a […]
By Debbie Gregory. The song “Lion Heart” was written about overcoming fears, about standing up in the face of adversity and not backing down. These are actions that U.S. Air Force Veteran Michele Déniz know well. And now, Déniz has released an emotional video for her song, dedicated to U.S. military and veterans, focusing on […]
By Debbie Gregory. Last month’s breast cancer awareness campaign had a great ally — a retired U.S. Navy fighter jet. To say it was pink would be an understatement! The Grumman F9F-8 Cougar was painted a shocking shade of pink called “Heliconia.” The plane was on the flight deck of the World War II aircraft […]
By Debbie Gregory. BrainScope, a Maryland-based biotech firm is working on an easier way to diagnose concussions. The medical neuro-technology company has developed a medical device to aid in the assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its milder forms (concussion) at the initial point of care. The handheld, wearable Ahead 300 device uses electrodes […]
By Debbie Gregory. The broad acceptance of PTSD after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has posed an unexpected challenge: what is the best way to treat it? Traditional medical approaches usually rely on drugs, which is not terribly popular with veterans. This has given rise to hundreds of alternatives, including: therapeutic fishing, rafting, backpacking […]
By Debbie Gregory. During his first tour of duty, Retired Marine Sgt. John Peck suffered a traumatic brain injury. But in a subsequent tour in 2010, Peck’s life completely changed. During that second tour, Peck stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, which triggered a blast that caused him to lose his arms and […]
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