It’s Been a Long Journey To 100% It has been a journey to get to this point, but I just found out yesterday that I’m now 100% disabled from the Veterans Affairs Administration. What does all this mean? Three years ago, I finally started the VA disability process so I could receive disability benefits from… Continue reading VA Disability – It’s Been a Long Journey To 100%
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Hummer Has Nothing On The Hercules
Hummer Has Nothing on the Hercules If you haven’t heard about or seen one of the vehicles that Costa Mesa, California Rezvani Motors is building, then you are really missing out. Rezvani Motors is an American automotive designer and manufacturer of high-performance sports cars. Rezvani Motors was founded by Iranian-American Ferris Rezvani in 2013. As… Continue reading Hummer Has Nothing On The Hercules
Leaving Active Duty Marine Corps
Leaving Active Duty Marine Corps I have been out for 25 years this year and I’m sure, no, I hope that the military is taking care of those that are leaving active duty and moving on. I’m not talking about the 4 hours of TAPS class (Transition Assistance Programs), I’m talking about making sure that… Continue reading Leaving Active Duty Marine Corps
Sailor indicted for Cyberstalking
Sailor Indicted for Cyberstalking This one bothers me on several levels. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, 36-year-old, Coronado-based (Naval Air Station North Island) Navy sailor (assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1), Sergio Reinaldo Williams pleaded guilty to cyberstalking a woman, including posting sexually explicit videos of her on a pornography website. He also admitted to… Continue reading Sailor indicted for Cyberstalking
The State Of Today’s Military – Part 1
The State Of Today’s Military – Part 1 I’m seriously concerned about the state of today’s United States military. I know that most of those that serve are dedicated and still upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States. But I do worry about ass hats like this special Colonel, apparently, he goes by… Continue reading The State Of Today’s Military – Part 1
Military Working Dogs – Part 2
Military Working Dog If you read my post about Marine Sgt Jacob Varela and his Military Working Dog Atilla, then you are familiar with the military and their working dogs. Many people who are not affiliated with the military, simply do not understand things like how the military operates. What does the military do with… Continue reading Military Working Dogs – Part 2
Military Working Dogs
Military Working Dogs I’m so torn between happiness and frustration on this one. I’m elated that both dog and handler were reunited, but I’m so frustrated that the DoD plays games with these dogs by making it so difficult for them to be discharged from the military. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3yRBjixFls Stories like Sgt Jacob Varela and MWD… Continue reading Military Working Dogs
The US Military is Weak
The US Military is Weak A Heritage Foundation report has ranked the U.S. military as weak, well, except for the Marine Corps. The fact that the Marine Corps ranked as strong, isn’t a surprise to anyone, but the fact that the rest of the military branches are not just weak, but they are totally ineffective.… Continue reading The US Military is Weak
Verify Your Military Service
Verify Your Military Service Validating your military service is extremely important and can be difficult. However, there are some free services that you can use to validate your service. Ideally, you validate it once and then you are done with it. Let’s start off with the basics first. There are several methods that you can… Continue reading Verify Your Military Service
Gun Control & PTSD – Interesting Point of View
Interesting Point of View – Gun Control & PTSD I asked my daughter who was around 16-17 years old at the time, about her thoughts on gun control, and she said that former veterans should not be allowed to own guns. I was taken aback by this view, as most people have the opposite thought… Continue reading Gun Control & PTSD – Interesting Point of View
