Written by Ron Farina Of the almost 2 million Americans who have received Purple Hearts since World War II, only about 500 have been women. The vast majority of these women earned the award since September 11, 2001. On two VBC Happy Hours in March, we had nine such recipients join us, along with
Written by Todd DePastino Retired Navy captain and national security expert Jerry Hendrix recently published a must-read article in The Atlantic arguing that “the United States has ceded the oceans to its enemies. We can no longer take freedom of the seas for granted.” Even if Hendrix is wrong or overstates the case, the essay is essential
Written by Terri CrispTerri Crisp is an award-winning artist, author of three books, and, until recently, a world-traveling animal welfare protector. In 2007, Terri began intrepid work rescuing animals for US service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her 50-odd trips to the Middle East saved hundreds of dogs and cats (and one donkey) and brought them
By Laura Naylor Colbert Laura Naylor Colbert in Baghdad 2003 (Laura Naylor Colbert) Laura Naylor Colbert appeared on VBC Happy Hour back in June to talk about her experiences serving with the 32nd Military Police Company in Baghdad as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004. The article below is adapted from
Exclusively written for VeteransBreakfastClub.org By: Regina Jaliyah Source: Pexels Entering the labor force isn't always easy for veterans. Once they leave the service, they face new challenges. The good news is that many careers offer a similarly challenging environment, opportunities for advancement, and a sense of belonging and support. Regina Jaliyah has
Michael P. Mauer served as an Army photojournalist during Operation Desert Storm, and was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service by Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf for his actions during the war. He’s won numerous awards for his writing since, most recently the 2022 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Publications Contest for best
