Congress heads into this week with Thanksgiving break on the horizon, but they certainly have a lot to get done in the meantime. Tax reform and a new nominee for Health and Human Services secretary will take up much of the time and talk on the Hill this week, but there’s plenty going on that… Read more »
This Veteran’s Day, CVA would like to commemorate the veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard. These bold maritime first responders have been part of a long and multifaceted history. On August 4, 1790, Congress authorized Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton’s proposal to protect the new nation’s revenue system with a set of patrolling cutters… Read more »
I joined the military right out of high school, from a small town, with a family steeped in service to our great nation. I grew up hearing stories about the Pacific from my grandfather, Korea from uncles, and ‘Nam from my dad. All were Army, Air Force, and Navy. I decided to take the path… Read more »
This week, America celebrates its proud heroes who have served and continue to serve this great nation. Today, we’d like to recognize those veterans who uphold the values of “integrity, service and excellence” – United States Air Force veterans. The Early Years of the U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force began as a division… Read more »
The nation will honor and celebrate our nation’s heroes on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day. Leading up to that day, a flood of articles have pointed out alleged misconduct, poor care and gross negligence at three different VAs, showing just how dysfunctional the VA can be for the veterans who are caught in the… Read more »
During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place inside the walls of inns and taverns in Philadelphia—including one that led to the founding of the Marine Corps. Since that day in the tavern, Marines have served and sacrificed so much for our country’s freedom. The Beginning In 1775, members of the Continental Congress… Read more »
This Veterans Week, Concerned Veterans for America is thanking members of each branch of the military. Today we focus on the sailors of the U.S. Navy who’ve served and sacrificed so much for our country’s freedom. Their proud history and tradition prove the Navy is one of the greatest fighting forces of all time. The… Read more »
