Military Connection

VA’s suicide hotline in disarray, ex-director says

By Debbie Gregory. A bill to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs suicide hotline sailed unanimously through the House until Senate…

8 years ago

Interview Do’s & Don’ts, and the Questions You Should/Should Not Answer

By Debbie Gregory. If you're searching for a veteran job after military service, you may be out of practice when…

8 years ago

Guard and Reserves to Test Training Program

By Debbie Gregory. As active duty numbers continue to fall, the Army and the Pentagon want the Guard and Reserves…

8 years ago

Coming Soon: Self-Driving Medical Vehicles For Wounded Warriors

By Debbie Gregory. In a move aimed at reducing combat-wounded soldiers missing their doctor’s appointments due to heavy traffic and…

8 years ago

Divorce Rules for Dividing a Military Pension

By Debbie Gregory. Without question, divorce is traumatic for any family. The division of assets is handled differently in every…

8 years ago

VFW Partners with Other Non-Profits to Fight Mental Health Stigma

By Debbie Gregory. The VFW has recently launched a campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, raise awareness, foster…

8 years ago

Pentagon Firmly Against Military Intervention in Syria

For years, the Pentagon has been against direct U.S. military action in Syria’s civil war. Early last month, defense officials…

8 years ago

Should Separation Policy Address Service-related Trauma?

By Debbie Gregory. Last month, Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Amy Klobuchar…

8 years ago

The National Guard Is Vital

By Debbie Gregory. While most of us are aware of the National Guard's rapid response to civil unrest, hurricanes, wildfires…

8 years ago

New Veteran Health Care Plan Emerging

By Debbie Gregory. After more than two years of debate, there is finally agreement about how best to provide veteran…

8 years ago