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“While We’re at War, America’s at the Mall.”
This phrase was in common use as far back as 2007. Phil Klay, a Marine vet writing in The New…
Another Change of Leadership
With the replacement of David Shulkin as VA Secretary, the second largest department of our federal government (after the Department…
Veteran Identity Theft – The Horse Has Left the Barn
47 years of working with Veterans. I thought I’d run into every kind of challenge they face. Then, recently I…
A Legacy of Silence
Recently a vet I know called me about his brother. They both served in Iraq, at different times. One brother’s…
It’s the Same the Whole World Over…for Veterans
“War changes you, there’s no denying that. It’s useless to say it doesn’t or that you’ll get over it. You…
Looking Forward, Looking Back
This is the time of year when we look forward and back. We’ve talked about a lot of issues our…
Sgt. Major Jesse Acosta: Back at the VA
I got a call the other day from Sergeant Major Jesse Acosta. You might remember that I wrote about him…
Math for Veterans Day: .5%
That really should say < .5% What’s that mean? Less than one-half of one percent. That’s the percentage of the U.S.…