By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. As the years of war wind down, it is clear to see the effects on the military and its members. After the major bulking up of their ranks, the military branches of the Department of Defense (DoD) are or will soon be seeing their numbers drastically reduced. Out […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. The Veterans of the Global War on Terrorism volunteered to serve in our nation’s military at a time when deployment to combat was almost certain. Many of today’s Veterans were deployed and saw combat. But whether they deployed or not, whether they fired a shot or not, today’s […]
By Debbie Gregory. On December 17, six U.S. Army soldiers were killed in Afghanistan when their Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter crashed. The deceased soldiers were identified as: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy L. Billings, 34, of Heavener, OK. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. Silverman, 35, of Scottsdale, AZ. Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 30, […]
By Debbie Gregory. Since 2009, the MyFreeTaxes.com partnership has helped more than 4.5 million families claim approximately $6 billion in tax refunds and credits. The partnership is aided by collaborative efforts from the National Disability Institute, the United Way, Goodwill Industries International, with sponsorship from the Walmart Foundation. MyFreeTaxes.com aides low to mid-level income families […]
By Debbie Gregory. On December 16, the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps released Marine Administrative Message 658/13, which revealed the results from Uniform Board 213. The message announced the approval, standards and timeline for the universal dress and service caps, and partial multiple braids for female Marines. Effective immediately, all female Marines […]
By Debbie Gregory. With more than twelve years’ worth of war fighting winding down, the Defense Department and its branches of the military may start to see changes in their numbers and ranks. In order to stretch military budgets to their fullest, while having the least effect on benefits and pay, we can expect to […]
By Debbie Gregory. With more and more Veterans experiencing difficulties with their mental health, agencies like the VA are finding it increasingly difficult to evaluate, diagnose and treat every Veteran. As a result, many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan return home and suffer in silence with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, […]
By Debbie Gregory. On October 9th, MilitaryConnection.com posted an article about John Donald Cody, the mastermind behind a fake military charity, the US Navy Veterans Association (USNVA). Cody contends that he is retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Bobby Thompson. But fingerprints prove that he is in fact, a former Army Captain, Harvard trained lawyer, and fugitive […]
By Debbie Gregory. The first group of soldiers to complete their training for the Army’s new Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) were awarded MOS 25D, cyber network defender. The 15 Fort Gordon, GA. soldiers graduated on November 27, following a 14 week military training course. Soldiers designated with the new occupational specialty will perform duties that […]
By Debbie Gregory. With steady pay and job security, military families have proven to be responsible consumers. According to a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) report, military families were more responsible than their civilian counterparts at paying bills, budgeting, and general financial knowledge. Between August and September, 2012, FINRA surveyed 1,000 members of the U.S. […]
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