July 20, 2016, by Dixie Somers - Being in the military often means not being able to talk to family and friends as much one would like. It also usually means going without some of the comforts of home, such as soft blankets or seasoning. Below are a few gift ideas that you can gather together to send to a loved one in the military so that the person knows that someone cares. … [Read more...]

July 19, 2016, by Jerry Nelson - The U.S. Veteran’s Administration has been under fire in recent years for poor health care to our nation’s veterans. Long appointment times, no one manning the suicide hotlines and prescriptions which take weeks, or months, to fill. It’s not all bad news though. The VA recently announced that it will make Vivitrol available to veterans who … [Read more...]

JULY 7, 2016, by Anum Yoon - Military families often face challenges that civilian families don’t. To name a few: Reassignments, deployments, solo assignments and, at times, the struggle to find their way around foreign countries when they don’t know the language or customs. While starting over in a new city, state or country, regardless of whether you’re military, a dependent … [Read more...]

June 30, 2016, by David McCauley - Many people with a military background make the decision to continue their service to our nation by pursuing a career in the US Federal Government. Few government agencies command as much respect as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, better known as the FBI. The FBI is a prestigious organization and natural pivot point for ending military … [Read more...]

June 27, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – Do you want to be a criminal or agonize in pain? That's the choice that millions of chronic pain sufferers are forced to make each day. Thanks to the tangled web of laws in America, legislation has not kept pace with reality, and people are forced into the vise of choice. As the struggle between medical marijuana and prescription painkillers … [Read more...]