By Debbie Gregory On January 6, 2015, the new Congress’ first day of conducting business, the House unanimously approved legislation that will make it more advantageous for smaller companies to hire military Veterans. The Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, H.R. 22, was passed by a vote of 412-0. It is believed to be the […]
By Debbie Gregory In this age of digital records and online applications, there is much to be gained by using the internet to conduct business, including time and efficiency. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented programs to that end, including MyHealtheVet system and the eBenefits system. While web-based systems […]
By Debbie Gregory At approximately 3:10 P.M. local time on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, a gunman opened fire at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center- El Paso. The center is located adjacent to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Statements made at a press conference by Major […]
Attention all Veterans: The fourth annual National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is now open for registration. The NVSBE will be held on December 9-11, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. With 3,000 attendees expected, as well as more than 400 exhibitors and 25 government agencies, the NVSBE is a must-attend event […]
The Army has named its next senior enlisted leader. Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Raymond Odierno announced that Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey will be the next Sergeant Major of the Army. The Sergeant Major is the most senior enlisted member of the Army. As such, Dailey’s responsibilities […]
Finding meaningful employment is one of the biggest challenges faced by Veterans. But one of the best ways to remedy the employment situation is by letting Veterans know which companies are specifically looking to hire those with military experience. Companies that are awarded federal government contracts employ approximately 25% of the American workforce. Federal law […]
This Veterans Day, November 11th, at 7:00 P.M. EST, HBO and Starbucks are joining forces to host the Concert For Valor. This star-studded extravaganza at the National Mall in Washington D.C. is dedicated to Veterans from all eras and branches. The event honors the courage and sacrifices of America’s Veterans and military families by bringing […]
The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival will once again be at the Stand Up for Heroes event. Stand Up for Heroes kicks off the New York Comedy Festival with an electrifying night of comedy and entertainment, all the while honoring the sacrifice of service members, Veterans and military families. Among the […]
On September 16, 2014, the Wounded Warrior Project released the results of their 2014 Annual Alumni Survey. The organization surveyed more than 21,000 wounded Veterans in an effort to determine the areas where these Veterans struggle after they separate from the Military. The intention is that the data provided by the survey can be used […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” In this day and age, with the various wounds and injuries from war leaving many service members and Veterans in need, advancements in the treatment, care and adaptive equipment are vital. Innovators from all fields and backgrounds have contributed to improving care for post-traumtic […]
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