Project Refit: Building a Community to Combat Isolation

Project Refit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting isolation and loneliness among veterans and first responders through innovative on and offline programs. They host multiple retreats, social events, and fundraisers throughout the year to help accomplish their laudable mission.

Military Life: Fueling Up for Battle

If you’ve ever been around a veteran at mealtime and wondered why he or she is scarfing down their food like they haven’t eaten in days, here is the reason why.

Disabled Vet Loses Job at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino for Reporting Dangerous OSHA Violations

As a table game dealer at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, disabled veteran Trey Peterson had thrived, ranking in the top 1% among his 3,500 coworkers, receiving regular performance-based bonuses, and never receiving any disciplinary action. However, all that changed when Trey did the right thing and reported dangerous OSHA violations to the government, effectively resulting in his termination.

The Ugly Truth About Adultery in the Armed Forces

In the United States military, it is a punishable criminal offense to engage in sexual relations with someone other than your spouse. If convicted, you can lose your career, be dishonorably discharged, and be sent to prison for up to a year. In this former servicemember’s eyes, most definitely not worth it.

The Colorful History of Military Tattoos

From ancient warriors to Airborne Rangers, tattoos have been common among members of the armed forces for thousands of years. With body art being more widely accepted in society, this tradition will likely not end any time soon.