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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…

10 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…

10 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.…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 years ago