By Joe Silva Millions of Veterans have enrolled in college through the use of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or other Veteran education benefits. Veteran education benefits provide those who served their country with the means to pay for their higher education, including vocational certificates or degree programs. While these benefits are a great way to […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making it easier to connect Veterans to their jobs. A new online interactive map directs job seekers to VA careers in their desired area, with just a scroll of their mouse. The VA Careers homepage at www.VACareers.VA.gov provides anyone interested in employment at the VA […]
By Debbie Gregory. After the increased cyber activity over the last year, including acts of cyber terrorism, the U.S. Department of Defense has heightened its efforts to become better equipped to fend off cyber threats. But according to the Pentagon, the U.S. is still a long way from having the capabilities and resources needed to […]
By Debbie Gregory. On April 13, 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the contract recipients for the Assisted Living Pilot Program for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (AL-TBI) program. The AL-TBI program was originally slated to end in 2014. But provisions in the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 extended this […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $2 million grant to RTI International, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. The DOD grant will allow RTI International to lead the first randomized, controlled trials of a procedure to treat Post-Traumatic Stress […]
By Debbie Gregory. The competition on “Dancing With the Stars” has been tough. Really tough. Two of the final four couples ended the semifinals with a perfect score. But that’s not what brought Noah Galloway to his knees. In one of the most memorable moments of the show, Galloway proposed to girlfriend Jamie Boyd. Galloway […]
By Debbie Gregory. In return for the service and sacrifices they have made for our country, the American Freedom Foundation (AFF) works tirelessly to better the lives of our veterans, service members and their families. AFF serves and supports them by creating awareness and building support for their service, sacrifice and needs through partnerships with […]
By Debbie Gregory. An Air Force veteran, mother of two, and former Playboy model was banned from Valdosta State University after taking an American flag from a group of demonstrators. Michelle Manhart was detained by campus police after she took the flag from a group of protesters. “This flag belongs to the entire United States,” Manhart said on camera, clutching […]
By Debbie Gregory. Happy birthday to the oldest verified surviving American World War II veteran. Today, Richard Arvine Overton celebrates his 109th birthday Overton was born May 11, 1906, and like most Americans, he answered his country’s call to service during World War II. He served in the South Pacific from 1942 through 1945, including […]
By Debbie Gregory. There’s a lot to be said about the Washington Nationals. What other major league baseball team can say they have mascot versions of old Presidents? And have you ever eaten at Ben’s Chili Bowl? It’s a DC landmark because it sells incredibly delicious chili dogs and half-smokes, a variety of sausage popular […]
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