By Debbie Gregory. During a December 8th snowstorm in Fairborn, Ohio, Marine Veteran Larry Draughn was watching his son sled in their backyard. During this short amount of time, Draughn noticed three vehicles separately veer off the icy road, and get stuck in a ditch behind his house. Draughn did what most Veterans would do, […]
By Debbie Gregory. In 1917, Congress established what would become the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But we have been taking care of our Veterans since 1636, when the Pilgrims passed a law that guaranteed aid for military Veterans who were disabled during the war with the Pequot Indians. Today, Veterans have access to […]
By Debbie Gregory. As many families of Veterans are doing their holiday shopping, there is always someone who is extra hard to shop for. There’s always that one person who has few wants and meets their own needs. If this person is a Veteran, here are a few gift ideas that are sure to lighten […]
By Debbie Gregory. Many Military Veterans have had life experiences that are much different from their civilian contemporaries. Depending on when and where they served, Veterans may have experienced a vast array of physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Physical wounds can leave Veterans with scars, which are visible reminders of where they were hurt. But […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Comic books, movies and TV shows have produced thrilling stories that inspire children and motivate adults. The heroes of these fantastical epics are usually born on another planet or possess some type of genetic mutation that grants them some type of extraordinary power. Utilizing their awesome powers, these […]
By Debbie Gregory. Department of Defense is set to receive its highest ranking female ever. With the departure of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, President Obama appointed Christine Fox to serve as Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense. In her former position of Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation for the DoD, Fox was […]
By Debbie Gregory. Currently, almost 2 million Veterans live in California. And the Golden State is also home to more than 30 military installations. California’s past and present hold strong ties to the U.S. military and those who serve, have served, and their families. California state government provides many benefits that ensure a strong bond […]
By Debbie Gregory. Americans love their sports. Since childhood, sports ingrain in our brains the competitive force that drives Americans to be winners. Playing sports tests our physical abilities and hones our mental strength. Americans love to watch sports because the victories of our favorite teams or athletes inspire us to achieve such greatness for […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have announced that the latest national report has found that Veteran homelessness has gone down 24% since 2010. Prepared by HUD, the 2013 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness reports that there were 57,849 homeless Veterans as of January, […]
By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. This Thanksgiving, I packed up my wife and her cornbread stuffing and made the thirty-minute drive to my brother’s house. This Thanksgiving, I was able to sit and eat a delicious turkey dinner with my family. This Thanksgiving, I heard my nephews and nieces laughing, playing and crying. […]
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