Military Connection

Gay Navy SEAL Tells His Story: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Brett Jones was born into a military family, spending his childhood traveling around the world. He continued…

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Resources for PTSD Awareness and Treatment: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), 11 to…

9 years ago

“Paralyzed” Vet Walks After Getting Free Home: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In December, 2013, Army Specialist Justin Perez-Gorda was given a home, free of charge, by Homes for…

9 years ago

Dallas To Host 35th National Veterans Wheelchair Games : Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Co-Presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the 35th National Veterans…

9 years ago

Airstrikes Deliver Blow to al-Qaida: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. While U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria have been heavily hyped in the…

9 years ago

Revamped Education for Kids of Service Members: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Starting this fall, the Department of Defense (DOD) will be launching its new initiative to better prepare…

9 years ago

Soldier Turned Away From Hotel Due to Age: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Old enough to serve your country in the military, but not old enough to rent a hotel…

9 years ago

OSCAR Combat Stress Program Ineffective: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. A Rand study found that the Marine Corps' stress control and readiness program — while popular with…

9 years ago

VA Wasted $6 Billion: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. At a hearing on Capitol Hill, a senior official at the Department of Veterans Affairs accused his…

9 years ago

Mil Sexual Assault Victims Face Retaliation: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Military sexual assault survivors are still experiencing retaliation for reporting sexual assaults, this according to a report…

9 years ago