MilitaryConnection

Funeral Instructions Left by Veteran Killed In Vegas Shooting

  By Debbie Gregory. A year before his death, Charleston Hartfield left detailed instructions on what he wanted to happen at…

7 years ago

Theories of the Origins of the Army’s Battle Cry “Hooah”

By Debbie Gregory. The battle cry “hooah!” (not to be confused by the Marine Corps’ “OOHRAH”) is used by soldiers…

7 years ago

Increased Air Force Sabbatical Leave for Airmen Who Stay In

By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. Military has explored a number of incentives in order to retain their servicemembers, including monetary…

7 years ago

Surprising Everyday Conveniences Developed By or For the Military

By Debbie Gregory. We can thank (or blame) the U.S. Military for a lot of the convenience foods many of…

7 years ago

Toxic Pollution Investigation on U.S. Military Bases

By Debbie Gregory. Like many U.S. military bases, Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana generates large volumes of toxic waste.…

7 years ago

Air Force Ultimate Battle Plane

By Debbie Gregory. The Air Force’s AC-130J Ghostrider is just about ready for combat, although the aircraft won’t actually deploy…

7 years ago

Elizabeth Dole to Chair New VA Veterans’ Family, Caregivers & Survivor Advisory Committee

By Debbie Gregory. VA Secretary David Shulkin continues to demonstrate his commitment to supporting our nation’s veterans and their caregivers…

7 years ago

Las Vegas Veteran Hero Gifted New Truck

By Debbie Gregory. Hero is a word that gets tossed around a lot. By definition, a hero is a person…

7 years ago

Band of Brothers in on Gender Reveal for Fallen Soldier

By Debbie Gregory. The wife of a Fort Bragg soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in August had a lot…

7 years ago

First Female Marine Officer Leads Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon

By Debbie Gregory. Second Lt. Mariah Klenke has made history. On Tuesday,  October 3, the Camp Pendleton Marine became the…

7 years ago