By Debbie Gregory. When one looks at technological advances in the last 10 years, numerous discoveries in medicine and engineering may have been expected, but who could have known IT technology would fast path into our daily lives as it has. The internet was exploding, and while social media and commerce were finding their part […]
By Debbie Gregory. It is a bittersweet time for soldiers and leaders within the U.S. Army, as the branch is looking to close ten of its remaining twenty-five Warrior Transition Units (WTU) by the summer of 2016. WTUs were implemented to provide personalized support to the wounded, injured and ill soldiers who require at least […]
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. The Campaign to Change Direction a national initiative to create a new story in America about mental health, mental illness and wellness. As part of the collective effort led by Give an Hour, MilitaryConnection.com is proud to join 50 other partners in this effort. Change Direction is a campaign in response to […]
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. The Department of Defense recently named Dr. Keita M. Franklin the new director of the DOD Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). The DSPO was established in 2011 and falls under the authority of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness. According to the DSPO website, the office “oversees all strategic development, […]
By Joe Silva. When Cym Lowell came home from Vietnam, his country did not welcome him like it had done for Veterans of previous wars. There was no parade, no band playing patriotic music no cheering crowds, no praise for these Veterans’ service. Instead, Cym Lowell and most Vietnam Veterans were met by anti-war protestors, […]
By Debbie Gregory. On February 12, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act H.R. 203, also known as the Clay Hunt SAV Act. The bill, named after Clay Hunt, a Marine Veteran who committed suicide in 2011, calls for an evaluation of existing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs […]
As the August recess quickly approaches, Veterans are still waiting for Congress to take action on renewing an important piece of legislation allowing Veterans with traumatic brain injuries to receive treatment in assisted living facilities. More than twelve years of war on two fronts has resulted in a whole generation of Americans who have sustained […]
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