Starting and maintaining a business takes a lot of organization, dedication and drive. While it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of entrepreneurial life, it’s also important to take the time to celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments you’ve made. “We need to take a small break to reflect and celebrate,” says Dan O’Toole, the CEO of the delivery service company, Arrive, “We need some encouragement from time to time, so take some time to give yourself a silent, or not so silent, toast for the occasion.” According to NorthOne, there are around 582 million entrepreneurs globally,…
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The United States Naval Academy is one of the most prestigious military schools in the country, and for the first time, a woman of color is leading their ranks. In early January, Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids took office as the Naval Academy Superintendent, becoming the first Latina and woman to oversee the school. She is the 64th person to have held the position since the school opened in 1845. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Davids is a surface warfare officer and a graduate of the Naval Academy’s 1989 class. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Oceanography degree, which…
While attending a local college, a friend of Maciel Hay told her she would never make it to the Army, especially as a sniper. U.S. Army Sgt. Maciel Hay proved that former friend wrong in every capacity. In early December, not only had Hay made a name for herself in the Army, but she became the first active-duty woman to become a sniper in the Army and the second woman to ever complete the course. “Needless to say, that person is no longer in my life,” Hay told Major Joe Legros in an interview for the Army’s blog. “But now…
By Quennette McCoy The Servicemembers’ Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill, was signed into law on June 22, 1944, by President Franklin Roosevelt as a means to assist returning service members with reintegrating into society through academic achievement. Without such an entitlement, many returning from World War II may have been unemployed for extended periods, as they could not gain the knowledge, skills and abilities of their counterparts who worked continuously throughout the conflict. In the years since then, this bill has been updated several times and has now settled into the most recent version…
Did you miss graduating from High School due to entering the military service in World War ll, the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam War? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA What is Operation Recognition? Operation Recognition is a program established in 1999 to recognize and honor eligible veterans of WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War by awarding them with their high school diplomas if they were deployed before graduating. Eligibility: Any Veteran who received an honorable discharge for service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America between the dates of September…
With an impressive resume and a long-time commitment to the U.S. Navy, it’s no wonder that Admiral Lisa Franchetti was nominated and assigned as the Chief of Naval Operations. In November, Franchetti was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations at a small ceremony in the Pentagon. She is the first woman to lead the U.S. Navy in its history. According to the BBC, this is also the first time that a woman was nominated to head a Pentagon military service branch. She was voted into the position on a 95-1 vote.“I am honored to have been confirmed…
In a new initiative launched by the Department of Veterans and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), all World War II veterans are now eligible for health care, medical services and nursing home care free of charge when enrolled with VA health care. The VHA is not only one of the most popular resources used by military personnel and veterans, but the largest integrated health care system in the country with 1,321 health care facilities including several medical centers and outpatient sites.This expansion applies to all WWII veterans who served between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, regardless of their…
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced several critical advancements in its veteran suicide prevention initiatives, including $52.5 million in new veteran suicide prevention grants, a new set of veteran suicide prevention public service announcements (PSAs), and, for the first time, statistics on the impact of VA’s new program offering free emergency medical care to veterans in acute suicidal crisis at any VA or non-VA health care facility. Specifically, more than 32,000 veterans in acute suicidal crises have received free emergency health care under the new, life-saving VA policy.“There is nothing more important to VA than preventing veteran suicide—nothing,” said VA…
In their annual study, the PenFed Foundation has compiled a list of the top 20 cities for veteran entrepreneurs. The foundation’s Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP), which supports veteran-owned startups and businesses through education, preparation and network access, conducted the study in partnership with Edelman Intelligence.“The military community’s resilience and entrepreneurial spirit is invaluable for our nation’s business sector. That’s why the PenFed Foundation is proud to commission this study for the fourth year in a row, highlighting the cities that are making strides to support veteran businesses,” said PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren. “We want to help cities across…
By Kellie Speed When Army Sgt. Brandon Korona first deployed to Afghanistan in January 2013 with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, they were on a route clearance in search of IEDs. Their company was divided into two route clearance packages when he was hit by an IED on June 23, 2013.Korona nearly broke every bone below his left knee. After spending two years at Walter Reed Hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries in an attempt to reconstruct his heel, he continued to be in a lot of pain.After four years of continuous pain and being unable to do the…
