MAY 6, 2020 - Women are the fastest growing demographic among veterans, with nearly two million representing about 9.4 percent of the total veteran population. Female veterans are also increasingly using the Department of Veterans Affairs services for their health care, but some would say not soon enough. The VA offers a live online training course for transitioning … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
DoD to Implement T21 Policies for Tobacco Sales Beginning in August
MAY 6, 2020 – Although most Americans are rightfully focused on the current health threat posed by the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States. In recognition of the long-term harm caused by early onset tobacco use, President Donald Trump signed legislation in December 2019 … [Read more...]
Blue Angels to Salute Texas, Louisiana Responders
MAY 5, 2020 - The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and New Orleans, May 6. "America Strong is about showing how much we, as a nation, count on our frontline responders and that we have their back just like they have had ours," said … [Read more...]
Latest Travel Restrictions Update for Marine Training Schools
MAY 5, 2020 - COVID-19 has impacted Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as the entirety of the Marine Corps. Adapting to these latest challenges has resulted in the constant adaptation of Marine Corps travel policy. The latest guidance, MARADMIN 267/20, provides guidelines to active duty Marine travelers who are traveling to scheduled advanced formal school … [Read more...]
DoD Maintains Watch Despite Virus
MAY 5, 2020 - While the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped U.S. government priorities, Americans must remember that the world remains a dangerous place, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a Brookings Institution webinar. Americans need to concentrate on the virus, but other threats and nations may take advantage of COVID-19 to further their interests, the … [Read more...]