Today we take a few moments to recognize Silver Star Service Banner Day. The Silver Star Service Banner continues in the tradition of the Blue and Gold Star Service Banners that was begun during World War I, and serves as a reminder of those who have been wounded in combat. The sight of the Silver... Read more »

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There’s another military birthday to celebrate this week, this time– the United States Army Reserves which turns 109 this year. Members of the Army Reserve play a critical role in military readiness. They maintain both a civilian life and a military life. They sacrifice time at work and time with family to train throughout the... Read more »

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Military sacrifice doesn’t just come by way of the men and women in uniform. The families of our service members play a unique and difficult role in the military community. They move around the country or world, they wait at home during deployment, and provide physical and emotional support afterwards. In the worst of circumstances,... Read more »

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Today is a unique military holiday, one that recognizes and honors a group of men and women whose experiences are unique themselves. Every veteran of every war deserves the acknowledgement of a grateful nation, but in 2012 this day was set aside to commemorate the 50th anniversary of major involvement in Vietnam and the select... Read more »

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Today the United States Navy Reserve celebrates its 102nd birthday. Those 102 years have seen crucial involvement by the Reserve in times of war and have produced leaders and patriots. The Reserve was originally intended only for veterans of the U.S. Navy; however, much like the other branches, war necessitated a change to that policy.... Read more »

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Last night, House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) introduced new legislation to combat the misconduct at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA Accountability First Act of 2017 would strengthen the disciplinary process, empower VA leadership regarding pensions and bonuses, and protect whistleblowers. Rep. Roe has been a strong advocate for... Read more »

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On Sunday, the United States Coast Guard Reserve turns 76 years old. The Coast Guard Reserve draws its history from the much older Coast Guard, who will turn 227 later this year. The first Congress originally authorized the Revenue Marine to “enforce federal tariff and trade laws and to prevent smuggling” as part of the... Read more »

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According to a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) this month, measures to make the Department of Defense (DOD) audit-ready are not going smoothly. Government Executive reported that many hoped 2017 would remain “the target year for achieving clean internal books”, but according to this report the Pentagon won’t soon have auditable books... Read more »

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Last week Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced that the F-35 strike fighter program will be reviewed. The program’s costs have reached “out of control” levels, but the Defense Department will make moves to “substantially reduce the program’s costs.” The need for a review of the F-35 program has emerged over the last several years,... Read more »

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The VA has an internal star rating system that it uses to track improvement (or worsening) and quality of care at 146 medical centers. The rating system ranges from one to five stars and is apparently only meant as a system by which the VA itself can measure changes. The VA Undersecretary for Health David... Read more »

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