Homeless Women Veterans: The Overlooked Statistic

Homeless Women Veterans: The Overlooked Statistic

PO3 Celesta Davis, US Navy Lately, we’ve heard a lot about the plight of homeless veterans. It’s about time! However, how often do you hear about homeless women vets? Sure, a vet is a vet…and in the interest of true equality, we shouldn’t have to...Read More

The Green Side

The Green Side

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz, USMC Being in the military is a different experience for men and women.   While most men find it very easy to find 'significant others’ outside of the service they are in, it’s not that easy for women. Many civilian...Read More

Musings of a 30 Year Career

Musings of a 30 Year Career

COL Jon Thompson, US Army Last month, I retired from the Army after serving 30 years as an officer.  Over those three decades, I was able to experience things and see places that would not have been possible were it not for the Army....Read More

Playing Army: The Difficulties The Guard and Reserve Face

Playing Army: The Difficulties The Guard and Reserve Face

MSgt Lionel Rondeau, USAF I recently read an article on Fox News (http://fxn.ws/1CFVZr8) regarding the difficulties the Guard and Reserve faced when being recalled to active duty service, and I was appalled at the treatment these service members...Read More

Drive the Change

Drive the Change

CPT Dana Reeder, US Army If you’ve watched any major sporting event on TV lately you’ve likely seen the Armed Forces newest commercial:  “The challenges facing the country never stop…  We train, adapt, and get smarter…  Not to keep...Read More

#VetsRising: Veterans Day 2015

#VetsRising: Veterans Day 2015

SrA Andy Mccarty, USAF The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) have a social media tagline #VetsRising that you may have seen on Facebook, Twitter, and whatever else the kids are using these days. To be honest, it seemed odd to me when...Read More

Veterans Day and Looking Forward

Veterans Day and Looking Forward

Author Name:- GySgt George Vukovich Veterans Day celebrates and honors those who selflessly served our great country as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The genesis of this day dates to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918,...Read More

We’ve always believed in giving veterans the green light.

We’ve always believed in giving veterans the green light.

Author Name:- Walmart With 22 million veterans in this country, their contributions to our nation are immeasurable. Any effort to highlight their achievements and show our appreciation would be a display of loyalty that can’t be ignored. And that’s...Read More