By Debbie Gregory. On February 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will be join forces with Kaiser Permanente. In an effort to solve some of the toughest challenges that plague VA healthcare, this partnership between two of the most used health care systems will result in a way to […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since 1925, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has conducted hospital-based research as part of its Office of Research and Development (ORD). In 1946, directly after WWII, the ORD developed methods for treating tuberculosis, and began studies that would eventually develop treatments for diseases and conditions including schizophrenia, diabetes, depression, heart […]
By Debbie Gregory. Respectable careers, complete with living wages, job satisfaction and room for upward advancement are necessary for financial stability and a healthy family life. These careers are getting harder to obtain in today’s economy. Historically, great careers have been attained through earning advanced degrees and completing college programs. In the past, many Veterans […]
By Debbie Gregory. Currently, Army criminal investigators are examining an outbreak of fraud that involves nearly 1,200 soldiers. Included in the number of suspects are approximately 200 officers, including 2 generals and many more senior officers. The widespread fraud spawned from a recruitment incentive system called the Army Recruiting Assistance Program (A-RAP). The DOD launched […]
By Debbie Gregory. 2013 was a frustrating year for U.S. Marines who wanted to utilize their Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits. In March, the Marine Corps was among the service branches that cancelled the TA program, due to budget cuts. Service members and Veterans groups spoke out, prompting Congress to force the service branches to reinstate […]
By Debbie Gregory. The USS Constitution possesses the distinction of being the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel. According to the U.S. Navy’s history website, the Constitution was built and commissioned in response to threats to American maritime trade by the Barbary Corsairs. She was one of six frigates that were ordered as a result of […]
By Debbie Gregory. In December, both houses of Congress approved a deal to fund the federal government. In that deal, our elected leaders agreed to decrease the Cost of Living Allowances (COLA) from the pensions of Military retirees. The decrease was set to begin in 2015, and was estimated to save the government $6.3 billion […]
By Debbie Gregory. Just because someone serves in uniform doesn’t mean that they don’t have a creative side. Some of the world’s most creative works of art in painting, sculpture, music literature, theater and film are a result of military history and experience. No one sees war as clearly as the individuals in uniform who […]
By Debbie Gregory. Several weeks ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) deployed two ships that, according to multiple reports, have rounded South Africa and are headed for somewhere off of the Atlantic coast of the United States. It is believed that the two ships are the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Sabalan […]
MWR Exchange Vacations has announced that in addition to offering exclusive savings on travel services for military members and their families, they are the only travel service to accept the Military Star Card. The Military Star Card is a credit card that is only available to military personnel and their dependents. Over a quarter of […]
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