Military/Veteran Archive
I recently attended a Veteran Town hall meeting hosted by state lawmakers in the beautiful, but isolated, Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The intent of the meeting was to get the word out about new policies in the Commonwealth and listen …
As a ten year Army Veteran I have witnessed many acts of honorable and faithful service in the defense of our great nation. The brave men and women of our armed forces have sacrificed more than could ever be described …
Debra Beattie writes: Suffolk County United Veterans, a non-profit organization that helps homeless and at-risk returning Veterans, is proud to be the recipient of the combined efforts of a number of community groups and volunteers who are hosting the 3rd …
Over three hundred Military service members who had their homes foreclosed while active, will be receiving a settlement from Bank Of America. This settlement will give the 316 military families at least “$116,785 plus compensation with interest” for the improper …
Military tuition isn’t the only thing on the line as sequestration cuts hits our defense budget. Although some aspects have been exempt, such as pay and health, many are finding that the budget is going to target their everyday lives, …
Another impact of the sequestration hits our country right in the heart of higher education for our service members. The Army announced they are joining the Marines in suspending their tuition assistance program for those attempting to get a degree …
The US has decided to lift the ban on allowing women in the military serving in “front line” combat. Brought on by a recent case against the defense department, the US Defense secretary has moved forward with this decision. Many …
President Obama is weighing the options for the Afghanistan U.S. Troop removal strategy. There are currently 102,000 NATO troops based in Afghanistan, a contract that is due to end in 2014. 68,000 troops from the United States have been awaiting …
By: Courtney Kidd, LMSW SJS Staff Writer PTSD is a debilitating disorder occurring as a reaction to a highly stressful event or prolonged exposure to stress. We see it more frequently than we’d like in our returning military service members. …
As we enter into this holiday weekend, let’s remember what Veteran’s day is celebrating. We are honored by the service and sacrifice our nation’s military provide for us. Those who have served our great nation have the continuing respect and …
