Military Connection

First American Killed in Syria Combat

By Debbie Gregory. The first American servicemember to lose his life in Syria has been identified as 42-year-old sailor Senior…

8 years ago

Combat Veteran with PTSD Sues Airline For Not Being Allowed to Fly With Service Dog

By Debbie Gregory. Decorated Army veteran Lisa McCombs, who suffers from PTSD,  says flying the friendly skies with her service…

8 years ago

Suicides of Older Troops Rare, and Rarely Addressed

By Debbie Gregory. Maj. Gen. John Rossi was days away from taking command of Army Space and Missile Command. Instead,…

8 years ago

Most Private Sector Doctors Unprepared to Treat Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. While many veterans get some health care from private doctors, those doctors often fall short when it…

8 years ago

Carter Announces Plans for the Pentagon to Launch Chief Innovation Officer Post

By Debbie Gregory. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is poised to drive innovation forward for the Pentagon, which includes the…

8 years ago

Volunteers Wanted for PTSD Study of Treatment Some Call a “Miracle”

By Debbie Gregory. The Pentagon is funding a treatment study that could be a life-saver for those suffering from PTSD.…

8 years ago

This Double-Amputee Veteran ‘Stood’ For The National Anthem

By Debbie Gregory. Marine veterans Christian Brown and Nick DelCampo have been close friends since they joined the Marines in…

8 years ago

Peterson AFB Discharges Water with Toxic Chemicals

By Debbie Gregory. Peterson Air Force Base has confirmed that more than 150,000 gallons of water tainted with toxic chemicals…

8 years ago

Study Reveals Veteran Suicide Risk Highest in the First Year Home

By Debbie Gregory. A new study may open doors to more effective treatment for veterans as they move from active-duty…

8 years ago

Military Presence an Economic Boon for San Diego

By Debbie Gregory. According to Dr. Lynn Reaser, chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Fermanian Business and Economic Institute,  the…

8 years ago