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Misconceptions About PTSD Hurt Job-Seeking Veterans, Former Top Enlisted Adviser Says Sergeant Major of the Army A. Daniel Dailey gives remarks as a guest speaker at the National infantry Museum’s Inouye Parade Field. (Photos by Patrick A. Albright) If anyone knows about the needs of military members and veterans, it's the senior enlisted people at the top. When Daniel Dailey served as sergeant major of the Army, the branch's top enlisted soldier, his focus was on preparing his troops for life after the service. One of the ways he did that was by pushing the Army's tuition assistance polic...

Here’s Everyone Running for New York City Mayor (So Far) Curbed 1 day ago Caroline Spivack Are you running for mayor? No? You may be unique: More than six months before the primaries in June, the race is already brimming with candidates. Some 40 New Yorkers have filed campaign paperwork — ranging from career politicians to total newcomers — and several more are exploring bids for City Hall. Over the coming months, prepare yourself for a barrage of campaign speeches, debates, mailers, and ads from most, if not all, of these aspirants. The Contenders Age: 60 Current job:...

Here’s Everyone Running for New York City Mayor (So Far) Forty-plus and counting. Photo: Getty Images, Shutterstock Are you running for mayor? No? You may be unique: More than six months before the primaries in June, the race is already brimming with candidates. Some 40 New Yorkers have filed campaign paperwork — ranging from career politicians to total newcomers — and several more are exploring bids for City Hall. Over the coming months, prepare yourself for a barrage of campaign speeches, debates, mailers, and ads from most, if not all, of these aspirants. ...

From Fallujah to City Hall: A Marine's Uphill Run to Be Mayor of New York Zach Iscol attends the 7th Annual Headstrong Gala at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on Oct. 17, 2019, in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for The Headstrong Project) 17 Dec 2020 He's never run for office before, but former Marine Capt. Zach Iscol, 42, said his experience trying to bring peace to an Iraqi town east of Fallujah "could translate well" in his effort to be the next mayor of New York City. He said his experience working with a unit of about 35 Marines and 350 Iraqi soldiers in the town of al-...

SHARE: The field of candidates running for New York City mayor is more or less set, as the June 22 Democratic primary approaches. It’s been a bumpy road to get here. High-profile politicians like Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., former Rep. Max Rose and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson all thought about running to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio before deciding against it. Others, like former New York City Veterans Services Commissioner Loree Sutton were fully in the race, before dropping out.  But out of the crowded field of more than four dozen official candidates, some ar...