Archive for September, 2012

More State Benefits for Veterans in California

Sep 28, 2012 No Comments by

ShareCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown signs bills that give veterans more state benefits. Find out more here.

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Are Vets Selling Themselves Short on Education?

Sep 27, 2012 No Comments by

ShareWhen it comes to education, veterans sometimes aim too low. Maybe the Air Force motto might be best here. Learn more here.

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On Afghanistan, Obama and Romney Agree

Sep 26, 2012 No Comments

ShareObama’s and Romney’s withdrawal plans in Afghanistan are virtually identical. Find out more here.

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New Study Shows PTSD Symptoms Can Be Reduced

Sep 25, 2012 No Comments

ShareHealing touch combined with guided imagery (HT+GI) provides significant clinical reductions in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms for combat-exposed active duty military, according to a study released in the September issue of Military Medicine. Read more here.

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Iranian Cyber Attacks

Sep 24, 2012 No Comments

ShareIran is engaging in cyber attacks that are part of a covert war on the west says the Pentagon Joint Staff. Find out more here.

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Afghan Surge Comes to an End

Sep 23, 2012 No Comments

ShareThe last of the 33,000 American surge troops sent to Afghanistan 2 years ago have left the battlefields of Afghanistan. Learn more here.

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Congress Questions Egyptian Aid

Sep 22, 2012 No Comments

ShareCongress challenges continued foreign aid to Egypt after Egyptian President Morsi refuses to condemn attacks. Find out more here.

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Panetta Visits Beijing

Sep 21, 2012 No Comments

ShareSecretary of Defense Leon Panetta warns that a successful cyber attack has the capability to cripple nations. Read more about his comments here.

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Why is Hiring Veterans Good For Business?

Sep 20, 2012 No Comments

ShareErick Ajax, Vice President of E.J. Ajax & Sons says hiring veterans is good business. Find out why here.

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Report Faults Military’s Strategies on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Sep 19, 2012 No Comments

ShareDespite a well-documented increase in the abuse of alcohol and prescription medications among military personnel over the past decade, the Defense Department’s strategies for screening, treating and preventing those problems remains behind the times, a major new report finds.

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