Veteran News

Navy Veteran Aaron Alexis Slipped Through the Cracks

By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Veterans with any behavioral health concerns are urged to be forthcoming when seeking…

11 years ago

6th Annual SVA Conference to be Held in Scottsdale, AZ

By Debbie Gregory. The Student Veterans of America (SVA) has announced the dates and location of the 2014  national conference.…

11 years ago

Student Veterans of America to get New Leader

By Debbie Gregory. After three years of stellar leadership, Michael Dakduk is stepping down as Executive Director of the Student…

11 years ago

The Mission Continues Begins New Program

By Debbie Gregory. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization that connects Veterans to local community service projects. The organization…

11 years ago

Trial for Fake Veterans Organization’s Founder to Begin in Cleveland

By Debbie Gregory. On September 30th, the trial began for Bobby C. Thompson, founder and former “Commander” of the US…

11 years ago

National Veterans TEE Tournament Held in Iowa City

By Debbie Gregory. The Iowa City VA Medical Center, with support from community volunteers, hosted the National Veterans TEE Tournament.…

11 years ago

Colonel Karen O’Brien wins Female Military Physician Leader Award

By Debbie Gregory. Ever since Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from an American medical school, Geneva Medical…

11 years ago

Despite Earlier Assurances, Vets & the VA to be Affected by the Government Shutdown

By Debbie Gregory. On September 27th, the VA issued a “Veteran’s Field Guide” for Vets receiving benefits through the government…

11 years ago

Wounded Warriors take on Former Packers

By Debbie Gregory. Americans have a unique spirit.  Many wounded warriors go on to do great things after they've recovered…

11 years ago

DoD, VA Establish Two Multi-Institutional Consortia to Research PTSD and TBI

By Debbie Gregory. In 2012, President Obama issued an executive order that demanded federal agencies work together in order to…

11 years ago