By Debbie Gregory. Younger veterans are looking for community connections that fit their needs, not the needs of older veterans. These young vets often feel disconnected from legacy groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. The timing couldn’t be worse, as legacy groups are desperate to bolster their numbers to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs has deployed a contingent of mental health helpers to dozens of college campuses across the country to assist student veterans. The program, Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership, (VITAL) is designed to make it easier for student veterans to get help transitioning from the military to the classroom. […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans from all eras and conflicts are coming together to launch an effort to honor the 2.5 million troops who have been to the war zones since 2001. They want to give veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan a place to gather and reflect on war’s toll, and reunite with battle buddies. The idea is […]
By Debbie Gregory. As the shipping deadlines for this year’s holiday season approach, we wanted to remind you that time is running out to get those holiday gifts in the mail. For mail addressed to/from APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966, the Priority Express Mail Military Service deadline is […]
By Debbie Gregory. When Philip Williams traveled from Long Island to Florida for a knee replacement, he never could have anticipated the perfect storm that would claim all of his possessions. The 69-year-old Navy veteran came back to an empty lot, where his lifelong home once stood. Williams’ home had been demolished in the spring […]
By Debbie Gregory. Disabled veterans hold a unique place in the history of the United States, and Debt of Honor is a powerful documentary by Ric Burns that tells their story. The film relays the history of wounded veterans in all of our major wars. During the Revolutionary War era, half of those wounded died. […]
By Debbie Gregory. A group of 12 senators called on the Army to investigate a recent report that the service discharged more than 22,000 soldiers who had post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury for alleged “misconduct” after they returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan. As a result, they said, many of these soldiers will […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is by far the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. More than 1.4 million veterans and their family members who have received transferred benefits have used the bill for their veteran education. But despite the generous benefits, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Now in its third year, Teach for America’s Military Veterans Initiative, You Served For America, Now Teach For America continues to recruit, train and place veterans in the nation’s highest-need schools. Close to 300 veterans have enlisted in the program as they’ve made the switch to civilian life. Program Director Eryn Monticure […]
By Debbie Gregory. We’ve all heard about the many benefits that are derived from physical exercise; controlling weight, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, reducing the risk of some cancers, reducing the risk for high blood pressure, and strengthening your bones and muscles. But now, […]
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