2022 MMAA Gala
“She is my Marine, and I am forever her Corpsman.”
Advocacy & Legislation: The PACT Act
The Honoring Our PACT Act recently was signed into law. It took many advocates and supporters to get the effort across the finish line.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation announces 2022 Caregiver fellows
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced the 2022 fellows cohort. The cohort included 11 incredible caregivers from around the country who all have incredible stories caring for a military veteran they care about. Being a caregiver, I have learned to advocate for my family. I have also learned to have compassion for people. Being a caregiver, I have learned to fight. So I was built for this. Becoming a fellow In May 2022, I was named as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation…
CAPCON and Veterans Issues
In the early fall, I joined the HillVets LEAD Cohort 6. The goal was to plan a conference for the military and veteran supportive community But what does that exactly mean? “The HillVets LEAD proteges are dedicated individuals that spend 12 weeks improving their skills alongside some of our Nation’s most sought after leaders. Individuals join a lifelong “fireteam” of 6 who will push each other to success. These individuals will stay engaged in the years to come, look for…
Building a Community
My Time in Boot Camp Boot camp at 25- surrounded by individuals of many ages. The majority of those individuals are 18-24, fresh out of school and fresh from their parents’ homes. Not a tough road necessarily, but definitely not an easy one. I made the decision to enter the military at 25. Graduating college with a Bachelor’s Degree, I thought I had things figured out. I entered an industry where the money sits at the top, but little flows…
The Importance of Military Holidays
Recently, the nation celebrated both Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2020) and Memorial Day (May 25, 2020) and is looking forward to Flag Day (June 14, 2020). quick search reveals that military holidays, including Armed Forces Day, are chances for businesses to offer “great deals”. Many days celebrate various aspects of the military and veterans. It is important to take note of exactly what those holidays mean. The Holidays Armed Forces Day- This day (the third Saturday in May) celebrates…
Why Military & Veteran Research
During this time of strangeness, I have had time to reflect on my current path and figure out what excites me. I have always been a part of the military affiliated population. First hand, I have seen various changes and growth within the various resources the population can obtain. Because of this, I have been able to develop a unique view to researching this area as well as to how to approach those areas of research. The world of military…