On Friday, Nov. 21, in suburban Washington, DC, 20 U.S. military veterans were honored by NS2 Serves for completing a rigorous 11-week training course that culminated in their becoming Certified SAP Associates. The course which… Read More
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan U.S. Army leaders in Afghanistan have squeezed as much savings as they can from the war, and they say a smaller troop presence will not necessarily translate to less money spent…. Read More
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the costliest battle in terms of casualties in the history the U.S. military. On Dec. 16, 1944, the German army launched what the Allies called the Ardennes Counteroffensive…. Read More
Those serving in the armed forces overseas always appreciate care packages from family, friends, or even strangers. During the holidays, these packages are especially important to keep up troop morale. If you are interested… Read More
On December 11, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs held a hearing titled Evaluating Federal and Community Efforts to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness. Chair Jeff Miller (R-FL) opened the hearing expressing concerns about the increasingly insular… Read More
Just last week the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs heard testimony on evaluating federal and community efforts to eliminate homelessness among veterans. Back in 2009, President Barack Obama set an ambitious goal of ending chronic… Read More
A new report on homelessness in New Hampshire provides a mixed bag of both good news and bad. On the bright side, the state’s overall homeless population has decreased by 3 percent, from 1,685 in… Read More
Today, Governor Dave Heineman provided an update on the Nebraska Veterans Registry and encouraged recognition of military service. The Registry was created in 2013 by the Nebraska Legislature to place the word veteran on drivers… Read More
Supporters of a sweeping veterans suicide prevention bill suffered a major setback Monday when retiring Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., blocked the measure in the waning hours of the year’s legislative session. The move probably means… Read More
“WE WERE ON GUARD DUTY AND ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE!” That’s how Robert “Bobby” Sterrett of Monterey, Virginia, recalled the events of Dec. 16, 1944. “Hell” was the massive German artillery barrage that was unleashed… Read More