Of the many military observances and holidays throughout the year, the most widely observed is Veterans Day on November 11. That date is important to other countries as well, because it memorializes the end of World War I, when an armistice between the Allied nations...
Celebrating Independence
Independence Day is so important to our country that, in 1870, Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. It has been one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the nation since the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4,...
The Importance of Employing and Supporting Veterans
I recently had Matt Morrissey, COO of Fusion Cell, on my radio show. Fusion Cell is a partner we engaged at the outset of the pandemic to make sure we followed best practices for safety during COVID-19. They bridge military veterans into great civilian careers and...
VA Tests Innovative Models to Improve Delivery of Dental Services
A few months ago I made a case for finding a national solution to the limitations on veterans’ dental benefits. Rules for who receives treatment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Dental Program are overly restrictive. Only an Act of...
Doing Right by our Heroes: Expanding Dental Benefits for Veterans
As many as 9 out of 10 veterans seeking dental care at Veteran’s Administration medical care facilities may be denied access to treatment because of the eligibility rules governing what classification of veterans receiving medical benefits are also able to receive...
