WATM Friday 5: Top military news for the week of 12/16
The military has had a busy week. There have been quite a few top military news headlines making waves within the community but these are the WATM Friday 5 we…
North Korea continues to organize military parades as its economy plummets
North Korea usually unveils new advanced weapons during their military parades. Last month on September 9, North Korea held a military parade to mark the 73rd anniversary of the nation’s…
‘Don’t be afraid.’ Veteran leaders host town hall on importance of COVID-19 vaccine
WATM CEO and Air Force veteran Mark Harper moderated an informative town hall specifically geared toward veterans on the COVID-19 vaccine. Speakers included leaders and medical personnel from prominent veteran…
Families stationed in Germany get creative during lockdown
Navy veteran and spouse Courtney Suesse and her family live in Stuttgart. Air Force spouse Jennifer Borkey has left base once this year — to travel to a nearby post…
Army scientists close to creating advanced COVID-19 vaccine
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is neck deep in the battle against COVID-19 by developing their own vaccine. In typical American military fashion, these soldiers hope to…
VA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021
Due to American Rescue Plan, copayments paid April 6, 2020, to present will be refunded In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and President Joe Biden signed…
Every Veteran, spouse and caregiver in America eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
30 million vaccinations is a big job – and VA can handle it About six million enrolled Veterans use VA health care, and VA has successfully given at least one…
Exclusive interview: Army nurse on how COVID has affected the MOS
Martine Caraballo comes from five generations of military service. Her father is a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran. She was raised on Treasure Island, Florida and served four years in the…
8 ridiculous lines we fully expect to see in this year’s Valentine’s Safety Brief
In company footprints all over the world, America’s finest are about to endure the Valentine’s Day safety brief—COVID-19 edition. We can only imagine what potential threats are being discussed at…
Leading veterans organizations unite in battle against COVID-19
Six of the leading veterans organizations are joining forces, forming a coalition to combat COVID-19. Team Rubicon is at the helm. The Veterans Coalition for Vaccination (VCV) includes Team Rubicon,…