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Is the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act Working? Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Federal law may guarantee military student loan deferments, but more reports to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…

9 years ago

Making Proof of Service Easier: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Congress has approved a measure sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla that offers veteran ID cards to…

9 years ago

Running to Honor The Memory of Fallen Comrades: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In 2012, running a marathon was the last thing on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lewis’ mind.…

9 years ago

VA Leads PTSD Brain Bank Research Consortium: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Military members coming home, preparing to transition back to civilian status, are certainly familiar with Post Traumatic…

9 years ago

WWII Veteran Evicted From His Home : Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. It was an unbelievable sight: 90-year-old World War II veteran Johnnie Hodges Sr being evicted from his…

9 years ago

Promising Statistics on Veteran Homelessness: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. It may be hard for some to understand why, after serving their country so bravely, a good…

9 years ago

Bringing Shame on the Military: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In two unrelated stories with a related theme, two members of the military have been court martialed…

9 years ago

Calling All Nurses: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Now in its 2nd year, the VA Nursing Academic Partnerships (VANAP) is a collaboration between VA facilities…

9 years ago

Acing Basic Training: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Basic Training – often called boot camp – prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental…

9 years ago

Amid Pressure, VA Inspector General Retires: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. The acting director of the Veterans Affairs Department’s investigative arm said that he will step down after…

9 years ago