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More Ways to Help VeteransMore Ways to Help Veterans

More Ways to Help Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. More than two and a half million U.S. military service members have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan…

11 years ago
Preventing Veteran SuicidesPreventing Veteran Suicides

Preventing Veteran Suicides

By Debbie Gregory. The VA estimates that 22 Veterans take their own lives each day. The DOD, the VA and…

11 years ago
U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Exercises with South Korean AlliesU.S. Forces Conduct Joint Exercises with South Korean Allies

U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Exercises with South Korean Allies

By Debbie Gregory. For many years, the U.S. military has conducted yearly joint training exercises with South Korea, also known…

11 years ago
U.S. Military Maneuvers Forces Closer to UkraineU.S. Military Maneuvers Forces Closer to Ukraine

U.S. Military Maneuvers Forces Closer to Ukraine

By Debbie Gregory. On February 28th, Russian forces entered Crimea, the Ukrainian southern peninsula on the Black Sea. Russian ground…

11 years ago
Army to Begin Wear Testing New UniformsArmy to Begin Wear Testing New Uniforms

Army to Begin Wear Testing New Uniforms

By Debbie Gregory. Beginning in April, the U.S. Army is expected to be conducting a wear-test campaign of  new Army…

11 years ago
2015 VA Budget Proposal2015 VA Budget Proposal

2015 VA Budget Proposal

By Debbie Gregory. Last week, President Obama proposed his fiscal year 2015 budget for the VA. The president’s proposal included…

11 years ago
The Soldiers ProjectThe Soldiers Project

The Soldiers Project

By Debbie Gregory. Since 2004, The Soldiers Project has been helping Veterans cope with mental wounds. The idea for the…

11 years ago
VA Continues to Pay Disability to Veterans with Sleep ApneaVA Continues to Pay Disability to Veterans with Sleep Apnea

VA Continues to Pay Disability to Veterans with Sleep Apnea

By Debbie Gregory. Sleep apnea has become a major health concern in the Veteran community. The VA’s Veterans Health Library…

11 years ago
Good News for Backlogged VA Claims in CAGood News for Backlogged VA Claims in CA

Good News for Backlogged VA Claims in CA

By Debbie Gregory. There is great news for Veterans in California. Collaborative efforts between the California Department of Veterans Affairs…

11 years ago
How Veterans Can Take Matters Into Their Own HandsHow Veterans Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

How Veterans Can Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

By Debbie Gregory. Service members didn’t need to be led by the hand to figure out where the chow hall…

11 years ago