June 1, 2016, by David McCauley - Maintaining the public image of the United States military is an important part of gaining national and global support. These perceptions change over time and are heavily influenced by social media interactions. Servicemen and women are tasked with representing their branches of service with honor at all times. When done correctly, it can help … [Read more...]
Memorial Day
May 25, 2016 - Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, … [Read more...]
Major Jenkins Helps Charity at Home While Deployed to Kuwait
May 24, 2016 - Timothy Jenkins of Avon, Ohio, believes we are all called to serve, and he does this not only as an officer on behalf of our country, but also as a volunteer for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on June 29-July 3 at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. Major Jenkins, who volunteered on site the last four years, encountered an issue when … [Read more...]
4 Things to Do When You Get Back from Your Tour of Duty
May 19, 2016, by Dixie Somers - After any amount of time away from home, especially a tour of duty, you might feel a bit out of touch. Everyone looks for help of some kind during their lives - civilian or not. You might feel like you don't know where to start, and somewhat overwhelmed. Here are a few tips for getting back into the swing of things after your military … [Read more...]
How PTSD Differs Between Male and Female Veterans
May 16, 2016, by Anum Yoon - The real cost of war is more than just the national debt. It’s also the hardships faced by men and women after leaving the service and returning to civilian life. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) undoubtedly ranks among the most debilitating hardships returning servicemen and women can face. It’s extremely widespread, with about one in … [Read more...]