By Debbie Gregory. Many of our veterans return home with substance abuse and psychological health problems, which often go untreated. Sadly, these challenges can sometimes lead to criminal or other destructive behaviors. Special Veterans Treatment Courts seek to treat veterans suffering from substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. Veterans Treatment Courts are modeled after drug […]
By Debbie Gregory. A bill to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs suicide hotline sailed unanimously through the House until Senate Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid blocked the legislation and refused to let it come to the floor for a voice vote. Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, the bill’s sponsor, said a veteran in his district told […]
By Debbie Gregory. If you’re searching for a veteran job after military service, you may be out of practice when it comes to the job interviewing process. Here are some important tips. Do’s: Prepare: Research the people interviewing you, the company, and the job itself. Know what does the company does, the requirements for the […]
By Debbie Gregory. In a move aimed at reducing combat-wounded soldiers missing their doctor’s appointments due to heavy traffic and lack of parking close to on-base hospitals, the Army is venturing into the realm of driverless vehicles. By 2018, the Army plans to have autonomous vehicles, beginning with a modified version of a Cushman Shuttle […]
By Debbie Gregory. The VFW has recently launched a campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, raise awareness, foster community engagement, improve research, and provide intervention for veterans, service members, and their loved ones who may be suffering from invisible injuries or emotional stress. VFW National Commander Brian Duffy kicked off the VFW’s Mental […]
By Debbie Gregory. Last month, Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to update the military’s separation policy […]
By Debbie Gregory. After more than two years of debate, there is finally agreement about how best to provide veteran health care today and over the next 20 years. The solution is the creation of local integrated health care networks that combine the strength of the VA system with community care, whenever and wherever gaps […]
By Debbie Gregory. They’re trained to disarm improvised explosive devices. Neutralize chemical threats. Even render safe nuclear weapons. Explosive Ordnance (EOD) Technicians perform some of the most harrowing, dangerous work in order to keep others from harm’s way, and they do so in every environment. But the highly skilled EOD technicians have another threat looming; […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans and organizations representing them have expressed considerable interest in the possible link between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and immunization with air-gun injectors or other military-related blood exposures, which were common during the Vietnam War, since transfusions were used in great numbers. The virus also can be sexually transmitted or through […]
By Debbie Gregory. The number of veterans who commit suicide is a staggering statistic. Many of these veterans are unknowingly prescribed the wrong medications, which can contribute to worsening depression associated with PTSD, suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. When physicians can avoid the “trial and error” process of prescribing medication, they can choose […]
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