From the Wire
Red Army to Dead Army – How Did the Russians Get so Bad at War?
From the mighty Soviet bear that kept countless NATO generals up at night during the Cold War, to today’s demoralized, poorly equipped, hollow shell with nuclear weapons, how did western military planners get Russia so wrong?
A Military Spouse Filmmaker Passionate about Mental Health
I recently had the good fortune to sit down with an incredibly talented documentary filmmaker and military spouse, Nicole Amelio-Casper. We discussed her upcoming film (still in production), called “Hidden Wounds.”
Infographic – Veterans, Job Seeking & Job Satisfaction
As a byproduct of their military service, modern veterans have the stomach to take risks, the ability to deal with ambiguity, composure and creativity under extreme pressure
REVIEW: VET Tv’s Military Slang Dictionary Brings Back Fond Memories
If only someone would compile this so-called “military slang” into one compendium that I could read once and then donate to Goodwill…
Where Does VA Money Go? A Closer Look at the Veterans Affairs Budget
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will receive a nearly 12% increase in total funding for fiscal year 2021 set at $243 billion, up $26 billion from FY 2020 levels. That’s “walking-around money” as my grandpa used to say or, in other words, no small amount of cash.
Veterans Earn up to 65% More than Non-Vets in These Five States
Thanks to new data from VA Disability law firm Hill & Ponton, using 2019 data collected by the University of Minnesota’s Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) office, we know that veterans do indeed earn more money in their post-military careers than their civilian counterparts.
New FinTech Company Helps Veteran Entrepreneurs Pool Money
An interview with Travis Smith, CEO of Tribevest - The big idea here was leveraging the power of the tribe, a group of people who already know and trust one another, to discover their mutual aspirations.
