November 11, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - This Veteran's Day we are joined by Army Veteran and CEO of Ustream, Brad Hunstable. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and served as an officer in the United States Army before becoming an entrepreneur. Ustream is a video streaming service with more than 80 million viewers and broadcasters worldwide, … [Read more...]
The Greatest Generations Sacrifice
November 11, 2015, by David McCauley - This Veterans Day we celebrate those who have stood tall and answered the call of service to our country. Many brave men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice and we memorialize them. Many more survived, and it is November 11th that we salute them and honor their sacrifices, bravery, and dedication. My grandfather was one such … [Read more...]
Women in the U.S. Military Today
November 10, 2015, by Michelle - In the United States, women have long been part of war. In fact, as early as the Revolutionary War, women were accepted into the military. However, their roles would be auxiliary and they were required to be in disguise as they work alongside their male counterparts. But as weaponries and techniques of warfare evolved in the late 20th … [Read more...]
Divorce in the Military: What Should You Know?
November 5, 2015, by Emma Sturgis - Divorce is difficult in any situation, but a military family going through a divorce faces unique challenges. While military members who get divorced go through the same legal process as anyone else, there are additional factors that can affect a military divorce, including military pensions, health coverage, and retirement savings. Why … [Read more...]
National Guard 379th Birthday
November 4, 2015 - December 13th is recognized as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of … [Read more...]