In early January, Iran launched missile strikes at U.S. facilities in Iraq, less than a week after the U.S. killed one of Iran’s top generals. In the aftermath of the attacks, U.S. Central Command issued a statement stating several soldiers “were treated for concussion symptoms from the blast” and that Read more…
Military service members and veterans who are looking to try something new in 2020 may wish to consider the free art classes at Mesa Arts Center. The program, which has been in existence since 2017, also intends to offer arts experiences for military spouses or partners when they launch their Read more…
A federal watchdog said Monday it helped three whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs settle claims following monthslong investigations of retaliation by the department. The Office of the Special Counsel, a federal agency tasked with protecting federal employees, said two of the employee settlements include new jobs at the Read more…
PR veteran and whistleblower Paula Pedene joins Tim to tell her story of what it’s like to blow the whistle on government waste and other improper practices, including manipulation of VA Hospital waitlists that may have cost patients their lives. When Paula became aware of it all, she spoke up, Read more…
The Veterans Day parade in Phoenix is going virtual on Wednesday, November 11. In the age of COVID, the parade will look different. Paula Pedene, a spokesperson with Honoring America’s Veterans explains how the parade will function without a live audience. Going virtual This year’s march will no longer be Read more…
Humana, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and others are joining forces in a “Uniting to Combat Hunger” campaign to help veterans and others who face food insecurity issues. Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. According to “Feeding America,” statistics show food Read more…