Military Connection

Congressmen Introduce Bill to “Draft Our Daughters”

By Debbie Gregory. Two Republican congressmen, who are both military veterans, have introduced a bill requiring women to register for…

9 years ago

VA Budget for 2017 Addresses Increased Care and Benefits for Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. The 2017 VA budget will continue to support the largest transformation in VA history, expanding access to…

9 years ago

$30 Million Scheme To Defraud Government

By Debbie Gregory. An alert customs inspector unraveled a cross-border scheme to defraud the federal government of more than $30…

9 years ago

More Money and Boots on the Ground to Fight ISIS

By Debbie Gregory. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has confirmed that the Pentagon plans to sharply increase spending on the fight…

9 years ago

Military Looking at 1.6% Pay Increase for Troops in 2017

By Debbie Gregory. Five evolving challenges drive the Pentagon’s planning for the 2017 defense budget request, including Russian aggression in…

9 years ago

Cost of VA’s Electronic Claims System Worries Congress

By Debbie Gregory. The good news is that the VA’s claims backlog, a major source of embarrassment for a number…

9 years ago

How Big Should the Army Be?

By Debbie Gregory. As the U.S. winds down the Afghan war, the government has been eyeing a much reduced military…

9 years ago

DoD’s Proposed 2017 Budget Comes in at $583 Billion

By Debbie Gregory. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter submitted a proposed $583 billion Defense Department budget for 2017 that focuses…

9 years ago

A Growing Army of Caregivers

By Debbie Gregory. Family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for veterans. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act…

9 years ago

AF Space Command Colonel Facing Numerous Sexual Charges

By Debbie Gregory. Col. Eugene Caughey, currently assigned to Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, has been…

9 years ago