This past weekend, Aspen Dental held it’s “Day of Service” program where they provide care for veterans that need dental services performed. It’s a very important service because most veterans don’t qualify for dental care through the VA. Its one of the VA’s biggest flaws in the care it providesContinue Reading
Whenever myself or other veterans read about military recruitment woes, we always shake our heads. This is because we realize how the military is sabotaging its own effort to increase their ranks. The talent bank is there. There are proud and capable Americans who are prepared to serve right now.Continue Reading
This morning, I had the opportunity to attend the Mercy Foundation Resource Fair for veterans in Kissimmee. The event aimed to bring resources to our bravest brothers and sisters in the area. Some of the participating organizations included Kissimmee and Osceola County municipal organizations, local employers, educational vendors, and servicesContinue Reading
Terribly disturbing news out of San Diego, with a long time veterans center that is currently under investigation by the DEA serving as a base for drug use, while deaths and lawsuits loom over its operation (story HERE)that many say has lost its way (story HERE). Aside from the DEAContinue Reading
Just a quick shout out to country music superstar Carrie Underwood, who will be donating $1 of each ticket sold to an initiative that looks to provide mortgage free homes to veterans. For those that want to do the math, The “Denim and Rhinestones” tour features over 40 dates inContinue Reading
Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe from Oviedo is being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden today. And it’s a moment that will make our entire Central Florida community proud. Cashe rescued his platoon members from a burning vehicle while his own uniform was on fire after hisContinue Reading
The following is an open letter to the Seminole City Council after they rejected Valor Preserve. A badly needed complex that would have provided housing to disabled veterans in Pinellas County (story HERE). To Mayor Leslie Waters Councilor Thom Barnhorn Councilor Chris Burke Councilor Roger Edelman Councilor Trish Springer DearContinue Reading
On Tuesday, December 7th, while the rest of the United States was remembering Pearl Harbor and honoring veterans for their sacrifices, the City of Seminole (the city in Pinellas, not the Orlando area county), here in Florida was making it tougher for veterans to find a home. The Seminole CityContinue Reading
One of the biggest problems faced by veterans all over the country is access to dental care. Only 8% of vets qualify for dental care under the VA. The process almost recoils when a vet requests help for their teeth because they’re in pain and can’t afford a $1,500 rootContinue Reading
When I joined the military, I opened my first bank account. This was shortly after I turned 18. But I didn’t make my first unsupported financial decisions until I was 26, when I ultimately got out. Transitioned into an economy that would experience the great recession not long after. ItContinue Reading