Valenti Backs Work Vessels for Vets

John Niekrash, founder, Work Vessels for Vets, and John Devine, sales manager, Valenti Volkswagon, present Max Monger with the keys to his new Honda Accord, compliments of Work Vessels for Veterans.

by Alexis Ann

On a sunny October afternoon, Max Monger of Saybrook, a veteran and single dad, drove away in his new 1999 [...]

Kyle Emery Attends Military Summer Camp

Mystic resident and local student, Kyle Emery, has successfully completed the Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy.  The Academy is a unique summer camp based on the curriculum of the U.S. Army.  In its 10th year, the Academy introduces cadets to positive role models, teaches them leadership skills, and tests their resolve through rigorous mental [...]

Military Leadership Academy Recruiting High School Students

Cadets work together on the :eadership Reaction Course at Fort Pickett, VA.

photo from www.mlacamp.com

Most high school students consider a number of career options following graduation.  Very few, however, get the chance to actually experience one of those options before making such an important decision.  The Military Leadership Academy, [...]

Brig. Gen. John Walsh Is Top Gun

story & photo by Alexis Ann

Last August, I received an invitation from the Office of the Governor Brian Schweitzer of the State of Montana cordially inviting me to attend the Change of Command Ceremony for the Montana National Guard on September 6, 2008.  Wow!  Brigadier General John Walsh, brother of [...]