Wounded Veteran Charities Making the Biggest Impact
There are thousands of registered charities in the country helping injured veterans, service members, and their families. However, when it comes down to choosing an organization to donate your time or money to it can be a difficult decision. If you’re struggling with...
Military Decorations and their Significance
All branches of the U.S. military award medals for distinguished actions, both in war and in peacetime. Some medals are awarded for valor on the battlefield. Others, such as the Soldier’s Medal, are awarded for heroic efforts that aren’t related to combat.
Issues Faced By Our Veterans Today
Veterans, in their life after service, often face tremendous challenges. Some of those challenges affect their personality while the more potent issues affect the rest of the family members. Adapting to a civilian life after military deployment often exposes veterans...
The Veterans’ Lobby
The veterans’ lobby is one of the most powerful and historically successful of all national lobbying groups present on in Washington D.C. However, the group of veterans’ interest organizations is quite diverse in the goals and relative success. Here are a few of the...
Lobbying 101
Lobbying is $300 billion dollar industry and has a massive influence on U.S. politics. However, many people are unaware of what lobbying actually is or what lobbyists do. So, what is lobbying and why is it an important and necessary aspect of American politics?...
Why Vote?
With elections right around the corner, now is the time to read up on your local candidates and get out there and vote. Some people may not see the importance and privilege of voting, but it is the vehicle through which we are given our freedom. In the United States,...