No two stories of service are the same. They span different conflicts and different branches, and every servicemember’s experience is different. But one thing that every story has in common is...
Making the military “woke” has major consequences
This year, the U.S. military is facing the biggest recruiting shortfall IN DECADES. In fact, it’s the first time the military recruitment has been this low since the military got rid of the...
The Bill is A Step Closer to Becoming A Law
Big win for veterans!The bipartisan Honoring Our PACT Act overwhelmingly passed both the Senate and the House and is now headed to the President’s desk. This monumental legislation includes...
Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day
For many veterans who return home from battlefields, they often find themselves in another battle - a battle with their own mental health.According to a recent study, 12.9% of veterans are diagnosed...
Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights
When my legs were blown off in Afghanistan, I had to go through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System, also known as IDES. Ill, wounded, or injured members of Armed Services like myself...
Providing Equal Access for Veterans to Use Medical Marijuana
After losing my legs while serving in Afghanistan, I went through the toughest physical and psychological pain imaginable. Many veterans experience similar situations when they return home...
Prioritizing Mental Health for Veterans
Those who commit to serve put our country before themselves. For many, when they return home, they struggle to re-prioritize their own health, and as a result, they’re faced with a new battle: their...
Expanding Benefits for Veteran Burial Allowance
When a loved one passes, no grieving family should be hit with an unexpected bill that the Veterans Administration should have covered. Under current law, however, benefits from the VA covers...
Military Appreciation Month: What I Learned Serving in the Army
Serving in the military changed me from a high school kid chasing after parties and trying to pick up girls to a Harvard graduate. These values that the military taught me are the values I...