Lawmaker Accused of Embellishing Military Service By Debbie Gregory Rep. Mike Ritze (R-OK) has been removed from the rolls of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and asked not to use the organization in his biography or literature. The legislator has been accused of wearing military service decorations that he didn’t earn, including a Purple Heart, […]
Fred Smith – The Marine Who Founded FedEx By Debbie Gregory The entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It’s an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It’s a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. Many millennials get their idea of […]
Push To Improve TAP Program Endorsed by Veteran Service Organizations By Debbie Gregory. Life after military service can be a smooth transition for some, but for many servicemembers, the struggle is real. That’s why there is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which aims to get servicemembers ready for their next step in their lives, be […]
Vets with TBI at Increased Risk for Dementia By Debbie Gregory. After reviewing the medical records of more than 350,000 servicemembers who served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, researchers have found a link between those who experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the development of dementia. The study, […]
Deported Marine Veteran Comes Home in a Casket By Debbie Gregory Persian Gulf War veteran Lance Cpl. Enrique Salas put his life on the line for the country he called home since he was a six year old boy. How unfortunate for him that his adopted country was unsympathetic to his plight when he brought […]
Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Land By Debbie Gregory Arlington National Cemetery has a finite amount of land, and it will reach burial capacity in less than 25 years unless changes are made. Some options being considered to avoid reaching capacity include redefining eligibility criteria and availing alternative approaches such as new burial […]
Special Forces Legend, “Iron Mike” Dies By Debbie Gregory Last month, the Army lost a special ops legend. Maj. Gen. Michael D. Healy, 91, spent 35 years serving in the military, completing tours in Korea and Vietnam. Healy began his career with parachute training followed by attendance at a number of Army Colleges, including Ranger […]
Working toward a degree while serving on active duty is much different than attending classes on a traditional campus, or even taking online classes from home. Before you take on the challenge of school and active duty, there are some key points to know that will increase your chances of success. Be Flexible As you […]
By Debbie Gregory. Veterans who are Democrats are running for Congressional seats in record numbers. And some of them are proving to be competitive in areas previously considered as Republican strong-holds. While veterans are traditionally considered conservative, here are some veterans running as Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections: Josh Butner- CA Josh’s family has […]
The GI Bill is one of the most amazing benefits offered to those who serve. By using this benefit, veterans can earn a degree or vocational certificate, get paid while in school, and jump-start their post-military lives. Touro University Worldwide (TUW) understands the importance of educating our country’s active military students and veterans who […]
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