By Adam Klein
After graduating from Gloucester County College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice in 2005, I was unsure where I wanted to go from there. I decided I would enlist in the U.S. Airforce. I went to a recruiter and was told that I weighed too much, 214 pounds, and I would need to get down to at least 186 pounds before I would be eligible for enlistment.
Continue reading Hindsight is 20/20—Airman looks back with wisdom on his harrowing experience
A female marine has broken the glass ceiling by becoming the first to qualify as an officer for the elite force. Continue reading Female US marine breaks glass ceiling by becoming the force’s first woman officer
American Veterans with Low Vision and Blindness to Receive Smart Glasses Continue reading Helping Veterans See Again
The President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the “Forever GI Bill,” which will bring significant changes to Veterans education benefits. Continue reading New Changes to Veteran Education Benefits
By Amy Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris, 99th Regional Support Command
Ever since his days as a private in basic training, Army Capt. Eric Moton has never been one to rest on his laurels. Continue reading From Army Captain to Doctor
Ford Motor Company vehicle donations are giving disabled military veterans new mobility options, as they seek medical care and treatment that could improve their quality of life. Ford is donating eight more Flex utility vehicles to the DAV Transportation Network fleet to assist disabled veterans who need help getting to doctor appointments. Continue reading Ford Motor Company Gives Disabled Military Veterans New Mobility
Dog Tag bakery provides job training and community for transitioning service members Continue reading Baking a Difference
TurboPUP
Kristina Guerrero, founder of TurboPUP, impressed the sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank with the news of her exclusive, national retail deal with PetSmart. The specialty pet store will carry her TurboPUP innovative portable meal bars for dogs in more than 900 PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Canada this year. Continue reading Veterans Get Funding on Shark Tank
Veteran Institute for Procurement to offer training program Continue reading Entrepreneurship Training for Veterans
Craig “Sawman” Sawyer, the Texan who has served the United States of America most of his life, is becoming a legend. He began his military career as a U.S. Marine and soon transitioned into the Navy, becoming a U.S. Navy Seal. Continue reading Vets Saving America’s Kids
