Military Connection

Military Connection: Hagel’s Visit to Afghanistan: By Debbie Gregory

Last week, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, his first since 2012. During the trip, Hagel…

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Military Connection: GI Bill Spared from Cuts: By Debbie Gregory

Housing allowances for Veteran students using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits have been spared from the cuts made by the…

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Military Connection: Medical Marijuana for PTSD? By Debbie Gregory

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contends that approximately 20% of the 2.8 million American Veterans who served in Iraq…

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Military Connection: New Military Budget Proposed: By Debbie Gregory

After months of tough negotiation in both the House and the Senate, the two houses’ Armed Service Committees released the…

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Military Connection: Delta Aids Veteran Charities: By Debbie Gregory

Delta Air Lines has some great news for wounded Veterans and their families. The airline is helping service members, Veterans…

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Military Connection: US to Remain in Baltics: By Debbie Gregory

American forces will remain in strategic European sites through 2015. In April, 2014, the U.S. military deployed around 600 personnel…

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Military Connection: Nobody Messes with OUR Troops: By Joe Silva

A new warning has been issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding…

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Military Connection: Battle for Los Angeles? By Debbie Gregory

Residents of the Los Angeles area may see a little more of the U.S. military on their city streets than…

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Military Connection: VA Expands Sexual Trauma Plan: By Debbie Gregory

On December 1, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced expanded eligibility for Veterans in need of mental healthcare,…

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Military Connection: New Effective PTSD Treatment: By Debbie Gregory

A 2012 survey by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) found that 500,000 Veterans, who were receiving VA healthcare, were diagnosed…

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