Memorial Day is upon us this weekend and, with it, comes a time of remembrance of those who have passed in service to our nation. Over time, Memorial Day has come to mean a lot of things and has, at times, been overshadowed by the prospect of an extra day off from work or a […]
May 2013: Mental Health Awareness Month
1 May 2013 By
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, numerous agencies will be working to raise public awareness about mental illnesses like depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. Additionally, this month also brings attention to suicide that may be precipated by some mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month seeks to educate communities about disorders and to reduce the […]
Vet Groups Support Ruth Moore Act, VA Opposed
17 April 2013 By
This week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) voiced its opposition of bipartisan legislation that would ease access to benefits for victims of military sexual assault. VA stated that, while it did not disagree with the bill’s intent, it was not necessary. H.R. 671, the Ruth Moore Act, is named for a U.S. Navy Veteran […]
OutServe-SLDN: Major Law Firms Join Discharge Upgrade Project
16 April 2013 By
OutServe-SLDN today announced that two major law firms have joined its ongoing project to assist those discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) or the prior regulations prohibiting gay and lesbian service in the military seeking changes to their discharge paperwork. The firms DLA Piper and Winston & Strawn will represent Veterans pro bono to […]
