by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 13, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Over the years, more and more women have enlisted in the military. However, even though women make up 15% of active duty, women are still underrepresented when it comes to benefits. Within a decade the number of women veterans is expected to double in size. To ensure...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 5, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
The holiday season presents a great opportunity for us to give back to those in need. One group of individuals that is more than deserving of a lending hand is the men and women who have served in the United States military. To bring the holiday spirit to a veteran...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Sep 24, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Hurricane Florence has impacted many people throughout out the state of North Carolina. A group of veterans, many of them sick and disabled, began a return to the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia on September 17th. The veterans were evacuated from the Medical...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Jun 6, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
In the history of military warfare, there are thousands of memorable battles that illustrate the incredible courage and determination of the human spirit, especially when faced with overwhelming odds. One such example is the Vietnam War’s Battle of Hill 488 and...
by Michael G. Sheppard | May 24, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
We often forget why Memorial Day is so important. Sure, there are parties to attend and cookouts to be had. The real reason for the day gets left behind so often that we can sometimes find ourselves asking “what exactly is Memorial Day?” In the modern era, Memorial...
