MEGAN LEAVEY is based on the true life story of a young marine corporal (Kate Mara) whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy. Continue reading MEGAN LEAVEY– A bond between marine corporal and her dog
by Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach, Public Affairs
A 2014 Universidad del Golfo de California in Mexico High School graduate and Yorba Linda, Calif. native, was named Blue Jacket of the First Quarter 2017, for Navy Munitions Command CONUS West Division Detachment (NMC DET) in Fallon, Nevada. Continue reading Sailor Spotlight– Airman Karina Lucero Scigliano
SpeechVive Inc. announced the completion of the 20th VA Medical Center training for the use of the SpeechVive device. SpeechVive is an ear-worn technology that immediately improves speech loudness, clarity, and rate for people with Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading SpeechVive now available for Parkinson’s patients in 20 VA medical facilities nationwide
EOD Warrior Foundation helps EOD veterans through community donations and support Continue reading EOD Warriors Teams up with Tackitt Family Vineyards for FUNdraisers
Stress is an interesting animal. A little stress isn’t always bad: it can be an effective motivator, and the adrenaline that stress creates can help improve both mental and physical performance. But too much stress can negatively affect your performance on duty, your relationships, and your physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are many ways to control and reduce stress and increase health and wellness. You can learn and apply stress management techniques to help limit your stress and stay more relaxed in your military and home life. Continue reading 8 Tips for Managing Stress for Service Members
A Calvary Chapel High School graduate and Huntington Beach, Calif. native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CSFWP). Continue reading Sailor Spotlight– Native Supports Naval Aviation Modernization
Square Deal for Vets is a War Veterans organization. The goal is to channel and organize a new national movement of veterans and caregivers and provide them with a platform to engage in a wide array of political, media and advocacy activities on the local, state and national level in support of veteran’s needs and priorities. Square Deal for Vets will work with the President, Congress, stakeholders and the media to ensure that the “Square Deal” that they were promised in 2016 becomes a reality.
Combining his twin passions of painting and working to help military veterans, former president George W. Bush’s new book aims to help those who have served our country in their transition to civilian life. Continue reading George W. Bush highlights military veterans in new book ‘Portraits of Courage’
If you’re a veteran-owned business, be sure you’re certified Continue reading The Importance of Certification as a VOB
A new Amazon initiative to train veterans for technical roles sheds light on an untapped talent pool with an important skillset. Continue reading Why veterans can fill your company’s tech skills gap