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Leshonda Gill Our FriendLeshonda Gill Our Friend

Leshonda Gill Our Friend

The call came in, and the wagons began to circle. How could it be that our friend, Wounded Warrior Leshonda…

13 years ago
Stop Loss Pay ExtendedStop Loss Pay Extended

Stop Loss Pay Extended

Dear Servicemembers, You have earned this benefit averaging $3,500.   File for it or lose it and the deadline is October…

13 years ago
Another Profile In Courage – Denita HartfieldAnother Profile In Courage – Denita Hartfield

Another Profile In Courage – Denita Hartfield

Denita Hartfield is a profile in courage. Dennita planned to be career Army. She enlisted in 1992 to “serve my…

13 years ago
CalVet – News ReleaseCalVet – News Release

CalVet – News Release

California Department of Veterans Affairs News Release CalVet: JP Tremblay Jaime Arteaga 916-657-9329 March 23 2012 “California Veterans Home Fund”…

13 years ago
Wounded Warrior Passes AwayWounded Warrior Passes Away

Wounded Warrior Passes Away

Over the years, I have had the honor of getting to know Terry Hardin, Kevin Hardin’s mother. It is with…

13 years ago
Executive Actions to Get Veterans Back to Work – President Signs to Help Veterans and WoundedExecutive Actions to Get Veterans Back to Work – President Signs to Help Veterans and Wounded

Executive Actions to Get Veterans Back to Work – President Signs to Help Veterans and Wounded

Earlier this year, the President also announced a series of executive actions to help get veterans back to work. These…

13 years ago
Tax Credits For Employers Hiring Veterans – $5,600 to $9,600Tax Credits For Employers Hiring Veterans – $5,600 to $9,600

Tax Credits For Employers Hiring Veterans – $5,600 to $9,600

Attention Employers, Veterans make excellent employees.  They are disciplined and have a work ethic second to none.  Now Employers will…

13 years ago
Secretary Peter J. Gravett Sworn-in By Governor BrownSecretary Peter J. Gravett Sworn-in By Governor Brown

Secretary Peter J. Gravett Sworn-in By Governor Brown

MilitaryConnection.com congratulates General Peter Gravett, California’s new Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Blanche Gravett is a retired Army National Guard Colonel. …

13 years ago
Army Ranger killed on his 14th Deployment – An American HeroArmy Ranger killed on his 14th Deployment – An American Hero

Army Ranger killed on his 14th Deployment – An American Hero

MilitaryConnection.com honors this hero and sends our sincere condolences to his loved ones.  RIP. Sgt. First Class Kristoffer B. Domeij,…

13 years ago
JR Martinez & Karina Smirnoff on Dancing With The StarsJR Martinez & Karina Smirnoff on Dancing With The Stars

JR Martinez & Karina Smirnoff on Dancing With The Stars

I knew of JR from Stephen Cochran, a Wounded Warrior and featured musician on MilitaryConnection.com.  Because MilitaryConnection.com co-produces the 9/11…

14 years ago