By Military Connection Staff Writer Joe Silva. Veterans with any behavioral health concerns are urged to be forthcoming when seeking help. Aaron Alexis, the gunman of the September 16th shooting at the Washington Navy shipyard was a Navy Veteran with a history of behavioral health problems. Alexis never served in a combat zone, but reportedly […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Student Veterans of America (SVA) has announced the dates and location of the 2014 national conference. The dates of the 6th annual conference are January 2-5, 2014, and will be held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Each year, since 2009, the SVA has held an annual conference to […]
By Debbie Gregory. After three years of stellar leadership, Michael Dakduk is stepping down as Executive Director of the Student Veterans of America (SVA). Military Connection would like to thank Mr. Dakduk for his dedication in serving Student Veterans nationwide. Student Veterans are a valuable resource for our nation. The eventual employment of today’s Veterans […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization that connects Veterans to local community service projects. The organization was founded in 2007, after CEO and Navy Seal Eric Greitens visited wounded Marines at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. The Marines showed their desire to continue serving their country. “I lost my legs, […]
By Debbie Gregory. On September 30th, the trial began for Bobby C. Thompson, founder and former “Commander” of the US Navy Veterans Association (USNVA). Thompson faces charges of theft, fraud and money laundering in connection to his organization. The USNVA, whose stated mission was to, “Support the U.S. Navy; provide assistance to war veterans, members […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Iowa City VA Medical Center, with support from community volunteers, hosted the National Veterans TEE Tournament. TEE is an acronym standing for Training, Exposure and Experience. The annual event, now in its 9th year, provides legally blind and eligible Disabled Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem […]
By Debbie Gregory. Ever since Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from an American medical school, Geneva Medical College in 1849, women have played a vital role in medicine. The American Medical Association (AMA) honors this role, in part, by making September “Women in Medicine” Month. The concept is designed to recognize the […]
By Debbie Gregory. On September 27th, the VA issued a “Veteran’s Field Guide” for Vets receiving benefits through the government shutdown. In that first version of the field guide, it stated that compensation and pension claims processing and payments would not be affected by a shutdown. But in a revision made October 1st, the VA’s […]
By Debbie Gregory. Americans have a unique spirit. Many wounded warriors go on to do great things after they’ve recovered from their injuries. Some compete in the Paralympic Games, while others even return to active duty. The motto of the Wounded Warrior Project should be “yes I can”. The Wounded Warrior Project programs are ever-evolving […]
By Debbie Gregory. In 2012, President Obama issued an executive order that demanded federal agencies work together in order to provide better mental health services to veterans, service members and their families. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have found a way to do it, and they presented their plan this month. The two […]
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