Military Connection

Green Beret’s Career Saved

By Debbie Gregory. Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland’s Army career changed course during his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2011.…

9 years ago

Veterans Continue to Serve by Running for Elected Office

By Debbie Gregory. Throughout American history, there have been notable American political leaders who have served in the military. Veterans…

9 years ago

Doctor Receives $715,000 Grant to Study of Gulf War Illness

By Debbie Gregory. A prominent condition affecting Gulf War Veterans is a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can…

9 years ago

Injured Veterans Triumph in the 2016 Invictus Games

By Debbie Gregory. The VA was proud to support the more than 500 ill and injured military Veterans from 15…

9 years ago

Purple Hearts Awarded to Marines Injured in March Attack

By Debbie Gregory. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff recently visited a firebase in Iraq to award Purple…

9 years ago

Marines Land In Baghdad To Reinforce Embassy

By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. has sent a platoon of 25 Marines to bolster security at the U.S. Embassy in…

9 years ago

VA Names New Director of the Center for Women Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has appointed a new director of the Center for Women Veterans.…

9 years ago

Social Media Effort #22Kill Raises Veteran Suicide Awareness

By Debbie Gregory. #22KILL is part of a social media campaign, launched by non-profit 22KILL, to bring attention to veteran…

9 years ago

Will Women Soon Be Subject to the Draft?

By Debbie Gregory. Rep. Duncan Hunter’s attempt to take a stand against women in combat backfired. Hunter (R-CA), who is…

9 years ago

Experts Say Russia, China Closing Weapons Gap with U.S.

By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. is worried that its military advantage is getting smaller. Russia and China are improving their…

9 years ago