By Paula Pedene They say no one succeeds alone. In my life and career — across oceans, airwaves, and hallways of service — that truth echoes deeply. Today, I want to honor those whose belief, guidance, and quiet courage helped me become who I am. It began with a moment — a conversation in my […]
After writing this column for so many years, I don’t recall ever sharing the semantics of what a veteran is, so in this week’s column, I’d like to highlight that information to help inform our readers. As of the most recent data, Arizona is home to approximately 471,924 veterans, accounting for about 9% of the
What is a veteran, and what does it take to be eligible for benefits? Read More »
Natoinal Whistleblower Day is July 30 Whistleblowers lost a staunch advocate recently when Peter Buxtun, the courageous individual who revealed the U.S. government’s decision to allow hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama to go untreated for syphilis in the infamous Tuskegee Study, passed away at 86 due to Alzheimer’s disease. Public health scholars and
Military Veterans’ training in core values can help lead to change when Whistleblowing. Read More »
As we begin the new year, I thought reflecting on some of the values our military service members and veterans hold dear to their hearts might be helpful. These values are engrained in us as we begin our military duties as either officers or enlisted. Values are the common thread that binds military and veterans
Upholding values is a vital service component of the military and veterans. Read More »
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
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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
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