by John Harris | Oct 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Defense Department’s decision to place a for-profit university on probation has drawn fire from three Republican senators, who think the Pentagon acted unfairly when it restricted the school’s access to bases and prevented new students from enrolling...
by John Harris | Oct 13, 2015 | Benefits, Legislative, National, Politics
The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress last week will not reach the president’s desk until next week. President Barack Obama has said he will veto the bill because it bypasses caps on military spending. But the bill has not yet been...
by John Harris | Oct 6, 2015 | Corporate Partners, State
Welcome to The Urgent Care! Open Everyday Weekdays: 9am – 8pm Weekends: 9am-5pm The Urgent Care is a walk-in medical clinic conveniently located in both Gretna and LaPlace, Louisiana, providing access for patients in surrounding St. Charles, Jefferson,...
by John Harris | Sep 29, 2015 | National, State
The Soldiers and Airmen Relief Fund provides emergency grants to National Guard members experiencing catastrophic financial hardship or property loss. Also provides educational scholarships to National Guard members and their families. This fund is operated by the...
by John Harris | Sep 23, 2015 | Legislative
Spc. Alek Skarlatos, an infantryman with the Oregon Army National Guard, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal last week at the Pentagon for his actions last month in subduing a gunman on a European train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris. His childhood friend, Airman...
by John Harris | Sep 23, 2015 | Legislative, National
The National Commission on the Future of the Army will soon focus on the issue of where to put the Army’s AH-64 Apache helicopters and one commissioner hopes it will find a “blended capability” solution, according to a report this week by Inside...
by John Harris | Sep 19, 2015 | Legislative
On Friday the Louisiana National Guard Armory in Lafayette presented Vermilion Hospital with an award showing their appreciation for the services they provide to the National Guardsmen and women. Vermilion Hospital shows their appreciation for soldiers through their...
by John Harris | Sep 18, 2015 | Legislative
Over 400,000 military households’ DEERS records do not have all their families’ social security numbers. If they don’t add them before January they could owe fines through the IRS due to requirements in the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare.) DEERS say they are missing...
by John Harris | Sep 18, 2015 | Legislative
The company opening a veterans care call center in Harahan is looking for employees to fill 285 positions. TriWest Healthcare Alliance will hold a job fair Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lakeway Tower 1 at 3900 North Causeway Boulevard in Metairie. Interested...
by John Harris | Sep 4, 2015 | Corporate Partners
Excelsior College Recognized as Military-Friendly For the eighth consecutive year, Military Advanced Education (MAE) has named Excelsior College a top “military friendly” school. The 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities evaluates higher education...
