By Joe Silva In the Post-9/11 United States, there are over 40,000 organizations, as well as dozens of government entities, that exist solely to provide resources and assistance to Veterans. For years, government leaders and Veteran advocates have called for the formation of a national coalition to best serve the Veteran community. Recently, the National […]
By Debbie Gregory. Andrew Brannan was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. He volunteered for military service in 1968 and deployed as a forward observer in an artillery unit. He took command of his unit twice, when his commanding officers were killed. For his efforts, Brannan was awarded the Bronze Star and two Army Commendation medals […]
By Debbie Gregory. As more and more active duty military transition back to civilian life, they face many obstacles. One of the most important obstacles to overcome are the financial ones. Most service members join the military directly after high school or college, often times without experiencing living on their own. When they’re in the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Veterans (VA) has provided programs that administer benefits and resources for family members who serve as caregivers to disabled military Veterans. These programs offer as much as $2,300 per month to the approximately 7,000 spouses, children and other loved ones of Veterans of the post-9/11 […]
By Debbie Gregory. At MilitaryConnection.com, we take pride in providing one of the best resources on the web for Veteran employment. We are always thrilled to hear about Veteran hiring initiatives, and eagerly facilitate a connection between that company or industry and a Veteran who is looking for work. One such industry-wide hiring initiative was […]
By Debbie Gregory. You volunteer for the military. You serve, you sacrifice, and hopefully, when you’re done, you come back to a better life for you and your family, right? But a recent survey released by the Orange County Community Foundation revealed that 61% of post-9/11 Veterans said they were having issues adjusting to a […]
By Debbie Gregory. Before American service members are deployed to a combat zone, they are trained on nearly every aspect of warfare. They are prepared, as best as humanly possible, for every scenario and contingency. While our military’s method of training leads to successful mission accomplishment, there is a growing rate of post-traumatic stress disorder […]
By Debbie Gregory. In March, 2015, changes are in store for the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires contractors and subcontractors, who wish to do business with the federal government, to employ and advance specified categories of Veterans protected by the act, and prohibits discrimination against such Veterans. The legislation […]
By Debbie Gregory. On February 18, 2015, the first class of Marine trainees graduated from the Energy Department’s solar job training pilot program at Camp Pendleton. The program is intended to prepare service members for civilian careers in the solar industry, as part of the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative. This pilot program builds on […]
By Debbie Gregory. The American public, and in particular, the Veteran community, has watched the murder trial of Marine Veteran Eddie Ray Routh. Charged with the 2013 killing of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle and Veteran advocate Chad Littlefield, Routh’s trial has been playing out in Stephenville, Texas. Kyle, who many consider to be the U.S. […]
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