By: Charles Blatcher III One hundred years, one month, and nine days to the date of Colonel Charles Young‘s death in Nigeria on January 8, 1922, February 17, 2022 will mark the day that the United States Army will bestow the rank of Brigadier General of the United States Army on Colonel Charles Young. Also, […]
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DEBATING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DRAFT
By: Clara Guthrie Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have proposed a revolutionary reconfiguration of the federal military draft that is aimed at including women in the Selective Service System, according to a release from POLITICO. As the law stands now, all American men must register for the service when they turn 18, although the […]
Craig Morgan Performs on Fox & Friends
Tune in Friday, June 25 to see Craig Morgan perform on Fox & Friends. Country Music entertainer and Army veteran Craig Morgan will perform his single Soldier during Fox & Friends’ virtual All American Summer Concert Series this Friday, June 25 on Fox News. Soldier, written by Gavin DeGraw, appears on Craig’s most recent album, […]
RESPiRE by DESiGN
In 2015, veteran Nyja M. Grant’s health was drastically declining. Her doctor informed her that she was going to have to make a decision. She saw several specialists, and they all agreed. To ensure that she was making the right decision, Nyja began researching her condition, less evasive treatment options and what had possibly caused it. Nyja’s research led her […]
Celebration of Life Ride
Make-A-Wish Founder Celebration of Life Ride – Organized by the Wish Riders: “Kickstands Up” for Charities Arizona resident, Frank Shankwitz, co-founder, CEO, and the first President of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, passed away on January 22nd, 2021. The founder of the greatest global non-profit for children was asked: “What’s your wish?” His response? “To have my […]
Postal Inspection Service Lists Scams Targeting Veterans
As Veterans Day approaches this Wednesday, Operation Protect Veterans is alerting more than 17 million U.S. veterans to scams that are specifically targeting them. OPV is a joint crime prevention program created by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and AARP. Some of these scams are listed as: Secret Veterans Benefits Scam: Veterans are told they […]
Conlangio, free web-based application for constructed languages.
There is often a secret ingredient that draws us into powerful performances on our television, captivates us with storytelling in our favorite books and has us hooked on to the latest video game. That secret ingredient is a constructed language and there is a Denver startup focused on creating a platform for language creators around […]
What are veterans actually entitled to?
Enlisting in the military is a huge decision that isn’t to be taken lightly. Yet millions of the population take that step without hesitation to protect their country and sadly, return home sometimes with life-changing injuries. VA disability benefits VA disability pay rates demonstrate how veterans are given a combined disability rating which is also […]
Kareem Bunton’s Creating a Scene in Brooklyn
*Photo by Taylor Sessleman Kareem Bunton is a veteran of the NYC nightlife having romped around at revered spots such as Mr. Fongs, VON, Union Pool and even Max Fish. He’s also got musical collaborations with Run the Jewels, Prefuse 73, and TV on the Radio under his belt. Now he’s loading up all of […]
Marine Veteran Steven Diaz Named Recipient of Nexen Tire Purple Heart Dodge Challenger
Nexen Tire America, Inc., a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV / light truck and winter tire technology, has announced Retired Marine Cpl. Steven Diaz is the recipient for the American Muscle for American Heroes Nexen Tire Dodge Challenger R/T. Nexen Tire partnered with the highly respected Purple Heart Foundation to help select a well-deserving Purple Heart recipient […]