January 13, 2016, by Helen Duke - When someone you love returns from active service suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) It can be a scary and confusing time for the whole family. What you were expecting to be a loving reunion with the serviceperson that left you can instead feel like living with a withdrawn and physically and emotionally withdrawn stranger … [Read more...]
Military Holiday Care Package Tips, Mail Deadlines, and Holiday Organizations
December 7, 2015, Washington - Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents, care packages and cards in time for the holidays is a priority for the U.S. Postal Service and for friends and family members of military and diplomatic personnel serving around the world. To send packages to loved ones serving in the military … [Read more...]
Why We Need The Military Melting Pot
November 25, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - From the humble beginnings of our nation, the United States has attracted millions of foreign-born men and women. This diversity of backgrounds and values makes us stronger. Having a multicultural fighting force led by equally varied senior officers brings new ideas, alternate ways of approaching situations, and combats the danger of … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Veterans Should Choose Healthcare Careers
November 25, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - For veteran and active duty service members in the healthcare field, there are a myriad of career options post-service. You are knowledgeable and already accustomed to hard work and rigorous discipline. These are vital to succeeding in the fast-paced environment of the civilian medical world. Doctors, nurses, Hospital Corpsman, and medics … [Read more...]
Biggest Failures to Come Out of Veteran Affairs
November 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Scandal, incompetence, and corruption have plagued the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since its creation after World War I. From denying promised payments to veterans, to providing subpar or even non-existent medical care leading to unnecessary deaths, the VA has a blemished history regarding its mission to serve American veterans. … [Read more...]