By Debbie Gregory. Since the Global War on Terrorism began, there have been more than 2,000 Veterans who have required limb amputations due to wounds suffered in combat. While many Veterans lives are never the same after service to their country, these wounded warriors face more obstacles than most of their comrades. The loss of […]
By Debbie Gregory. The family of Bowe Bergdahl, a U.S. soldier captured by militants while stationed in Afghanistan more than four years ago, has renewed hope for Bergdahl’s return. On January 14, 2014, Bergdahl’s family released a statement, distributed by the Idaho National Guard, saying, “Today we learned that a new video of our son, […]
By Debbie Gregory. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, more than one third of all U.S. casualties occurred in Iraq’s Anbar province. The Anbar province, with a heavy Sunni population, continues to be major area of conflict between the mainly Shiite Iraqi government, and the Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which […]
By Debbie Gregory. On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, a Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 18-20 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, VA. Of the five onboard the helo when it took off, two members of the crew were rescued, two lost their lives, and the pilot remains unaccounted […]
By Debbie Gregory. According to data obtained and originally reported by the Associated Press, there were more than 5,000 reports of sexual misconduct filed within the ranks of the U.S. military during the fiscal year 2013. This number is considerably higher than the 3,374 reports filed in FY2012. Included in the military-wide reports are increases […]
By Debbie Gregory. The United States Postal Service (USPS) takes their job very seriously, as they should. Millions of people around the world, not just Americans, count on the USPS for correspondence and transporting packages. The USPS has popularly lived by their unofficial motto: “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the […]
By Debbie Gregory. Lawmakers are facing a huge fight- the provocation sparks from the military pension cuts that were part of Congress’ hastily approved budget last December. For everyone’s sake, the fight should come from within the House and the Senate. If it doesn’t, everyone may take sides against Congress and its members in future […]
By Debbie Gregory. Beginning January 1, 2014, the US Marine Corps was supposed to implement a universal change to its physical fitness standards. In December, the Marine Corps cancelled the change. According to the proposed change, all Marines, male and female were supposed to be able to do a minimum of three pull-ups on their […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. In the waning weeks of 2013, the U.S. Army tested its newest weapon. The High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) looks like it could be a military waste disposal vehicle. But looks can be deceiving; this formidable prototype proved to be a devastating HEL on wheels. The […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Located approximately 250 miles from Denver, CO, Grand Junction is the largest city in Western Colorado. Since 1929, the Grand Junction Lions Club has raised and donated approximately $4 million for non-profit charities, schools and events. On December 30th, the Grand Junction Lions Club helped a Veteran become […]
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