New Law Helps Veterans Get Discounted Internet

A new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can help active-duty members, veterans and survivors get free or discounted internet, and even a $100 discount on a computer. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for low-income Americans during the pandemic. Eligible […]

Jul

30

Proposed program to give active duty service members with reproductive benefits

News and Press

Under the newly proposed, fiscal year 2020, defense policy bill is a program that would let active duty military personnel freeze their eggs or sperm prior to being deployed and give new mothers a standard one-year deployment deferment after having a baby. The program would provide gamete preservation and storage services for service members who […]

Dec

15

Air Force Sets Goal to Open 7 Combat Jobs to Women by Spring 2016

Employment, News and Press

Earlier this month, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee announced plans to open seven currently male-only, direct combat jobs to women by spring of 2016. While I commend the Air Force for this initiative, I first want to point out that women in our armed-forces have been in combat situations from the beginning. Whether as nurses […]

Aug

05

Army Study: Suicides Due to ‘Risky Behavior’ and ‘Lax Discipline’

Mental Health, News and Press

By Kristina Derro An article published in “USA Today” reviewed the recent findings from an Army study. https://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2010-07-29-army-suicides_N.htm?POE=click-refer The study found that in 2009, 160 active-duty soldiers committed suicide, 146 more died during “risky activity” such as drug use, and 1,713 soldiers attempted suicide. The study found that a record high number of suicides are […]