Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared 2024 the “Year for the Military Families” and has partnered with the Hidden Heroes campaign to ensure that resources are expedited to those in need, while also focusing on improving military recruitment and retention.
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An AFRO spotlight on excellence: Meet the veterans walking by faith
Eight African-American veterans from the US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Army, US Army Reserves, and US Air Force shared their stories of faith and commitment to their service, describing how their faith guided them through trials and triumphs during their 136 years of active duty.
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Slipping through the cracks: Supporting the veterans that are left behind
Black veterans face lower benefit approval ratings and disproportionately higher rates of homelessness compared to their White counterparts, prompting the VA to take steps to ensure they receive the health care and benefits they deserve.
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Army vets merge comic book culture with Ancient African history
Manuel and Geiszel Godoy, Army veterans and co-founders of Black Sands Entertainment, have created a publishing house to provide opportunities to Black creators, artists and writers and to tell stories that empower African-American youth.
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Service members speak on life in the military and the Divine Nine
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) have played a significant role in shaping the lives and careers of Black service members, with many finding that time in their respective organizations only heightens their ability to lead in the military.
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Meet Paris Love, the U.S. Army vet decluttering minds and livesÂ
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Paris Love founded the Paris Love Productivity Institute to help professionals and families declutter their lives, and has now started the nonprofit Declutter Across America to serve women veterans with her services.
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What’s it worth? Veterans and active military members discuss the benefits of service
Veterans and active-duty military personnel are entitled to a range of benefits, but not all of them are easily accessible, with some needing more education and awareness to properly utilize them.