By Paula L. Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA I’m in good company as we commemorate National Whistleblower Day on July 30. After all, two Navy Sailors, Samuel Shaw, a Revolutionary War naval officer, and Richard Marven, a midshipman, were the first whistleblowers in 1776. Shaw, a midshipman, and Marven, a third lieutenant in the Continental Navy, …
A Whistleblower’s Advice, keep the faith in difficult times. Read More »
When I heard about the most recent health concerns of President Jimmy Carter, it prompted me to reflect on our Presidents and military service. After all, most of America’s presidents came to office as veterans. In fact, 26 of our 46 Presidents served in the military. Presidential Veterans often coincided with America’s military engagements. Until …
Many military members tend to be patriotic and willing to serve others. As such, their service to our nation in defending the Constitution and our freedoms can come with challenges and rewards. One of the rewards is patriotic and benevolent associations that tend to give back to our veterans. One of those organizations is the …
For 62 years now, Congress has worked together to pass a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes but does not appropriate funds to run the Department of Defense. This year’s authorization is $858 billion. Since the NDAA contains additional authorizations to provide for the readiness and well-being of American troops and national …
VetTix knows the importance of honor, recognition, and respite for veterans, their family members, and caregivers. Their studies demonstrate that sending veterans and their supporters to events can help reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and provide life-long memories. Since its inception over ten years ago, Vet Tix has provided nearly seven million tickets to active …
Veterans Can Access Complimentary Events thanks to VetTix Read More »
I’m not sure how much you know about my story, but I can tell you this, it took an army of angels to help us stop them. As a Phoenix VA Whistleblower, one of our most triumphant yet saddest days was April 9, 2014. The House Veterans Affairs Oversight & Investigations Chairman posed a question …
I often tell people I didn’t set out to be a high-profile Whistleblower. Instead, it found me. And in doing so, my life changed completely. I’m not sure how much you know about my story, but if you heard about the waits and delays in VA health care that hurt our nation’s veterans the past …
In the military, you get used to changing and changing uniforms, changing duty stations, changing friends, changing your orders, and having your orders changed. In the Navy, my tour of duty was often 18 months in one place, and then I would receive orders to my next duty station. In 2020, we were part of …
I may not always write about each of the service birthdays, but as a U.S. Navy veteran, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an upcoming celebration this month, the 245th Birthday of the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command website say on 13 October 1775, a resolution of the …
October Means Celebrating the U.S. Navy’s Birthday Read More »
The Department of Veterans Affairs is building a five-story Health Care Clinic at 32nd Street and Van Buren. The Clinic is set to open in late 2021, and there are currently many construction crews on site. Amongst those crews is Rosendin Electric, whose history has a unique tie to our military and veterans. Rosendin’s founder, …
Honoring Veterans Is A Part of the Culture at Rosendin Electric Read More »
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