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- Why Many War Veterans Become HomelessThis article will allow you to view some of our war veteran’s plights as they attempt to make the transition from the war zone to the civilian zone.
- A Navy World War II, Korean War Veteran Reflects on Veterans DayVeterans Day this year, as in every year at this time, takes my thoughts back almost seven decades. Still only 16, I was envious of the older guys who got to serve immediately. I had to wait a whole year before joining the Navy.
"On the Bridge:" Olivier Morel's Documentary About PTSD in Returning War Veterans Hits HardFrench filmmaker Olivier Morel has fashioned an unblinking documentary that is gut-wrenching in its intensity and, at its core, hopes to improve treatment for returning veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.- A Study of Gulf War Veterans, Alcohol Use, and Selected Health ConditionsThis article discusses a study that found a relationship between Gulf War veteran's health problems and alcohol abuse.
Interview with a Navy War VeteranI had the honor of interviewing my dad, Fred Ivoska, about his experiences in the Navy. He's been to so many places, I had a hard time keeping up with him.- Great-Great Grandfather- a Civil War VeteranPierre O. Dapremont Sr. was a 2nd Lieutenant for the union in the Civil War. He lived his life in New Orleans and was a veteran and devoted family man. As a free man of color he voted in many elections in New Orleans.
Unseen Battle Scars, a Broken JourneyToday's prisons and jails are being filled with war veterans who served their country's needs but forgotten for their service. Many suffer from illnesses that are service related but are not getting the treatment required to keep them out of trouble.- Benefits to Employers of Hiring US War VeteransWar veterans need to re-enter civilian life at some point. Don't be one of those employers that stops them from being able to do so.
VA Reviews Possible Coverage of New Illnesses for Gulf War VeteransThe Veteran's Administration is reviewing coverage of new illnesses for veterans of the Gulf War and Iraq/Afghanistan Conflicts. A proposed regulation will hopefully be approved this fall
Some War Veterans Are Heroes Who Are "Missing in America"Each veteran of a foreign war has to find their personal path to healing. Although painful sometimes the healing can be easier with a little help from an angel.- Benefits for Persian Gulf War VeteransThe United States government offers an array of programs that acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
- WWII and Korean War Veterans Honored on the USS SampsonCongressman David Wu and the U.S. Navy presented Oregon's WWII and Korean War Veterans with Congressional Certificates for their honored service to the United States.
Interview with Michael Anthony, Iraq War Veteran and Recently Published AuthorIn a recent email to Urbis members, Michael notified members that his book, Mass Casualties: A Young Medic's True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq, has been published and is now selling at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Amazon
Veterans Once Again Lose Out Due to Budget CutsThe Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville is scheduled to suspend services to 81 veterans now being cared for in their domiciliary care services.- Suicides of Iraq War Veterans: Understanding the Stresses of a Profound WarPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a natural part of returning from war and trying to lead a normal life afterward. Now, though, returning soldiers from Iraq are experiencing something much more profound and leading to unfortunate outcomes...
The Two Oldest-Living War Veterans in the United StatesHeres two outstanding centenarians who may soon be putting the final bookmark on this country's first world war that taught us so many things about how to approach the next world war and any war after that...
The New York Times Bashes War VeteransIn any group there will always be bad people who commit violent acts against others. However, the New York Times failed to mention that homicides committed by veterans are actually lower than those committed by non-veterans.- Anti-War Veterans Recreate Battles on the Streets of New YorkAnti-war veterans, in the hopes of showing the horror of the Iraq conflict, set to recreating the events as they saw them on the streets of New York.
- War Veterans Receive Poor Treatment for Combat-Induced Mental Illness, Says VFA StudyThe "signature wounds" are traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological traumas.
- Supporting Heat Related Brain Injury in War VeteransFor many war veterans, especially those returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, heat related brain injuries are increasingly more common.
Tilden, Nebraska Continues Tradition of Honoring Their Civil War VeteransWhile we concentrate on honoring the veterans of our most recent wars this Memorial Day, one small Nebraska community has not forgotten the important role Civil War veterans played in its development.- Protesting the Iraq War: Veterans Need Our SupportThe Iraq War protests were my first. I had started reading about the strife of the Vietnam War years some time earlier but still had a superficial understanding of the role of anti-war protestors.
- Bob Woodruff Speaks Out for Brain-Injured Iraq War VeteransNewscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.
- Resources for Veterans Who Live in Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas has a very large veteran population. Read here to find services and resources to help them getting the assistance they deserve.
- Call of Duty 2 (for Xbox360): From War Veterans to War EnthusiastsThrough a series of battles and campaigns, you enter into various positions with the World War II Allies in an effort to end the war
- A Single Military ChildThe last time Lilian St. James remembers seeing her father was before he left for a third deployment to Afghanistan.
- Life in AmericaThe United States of America is viewed by many people around the world as being a wealthy country where its residents are rich beyond belief. That is not the case.
- 3 Things All Mothers Should Know About ‘Girl Wars’It’s adolescence and it’s dangerous. It’s the tender age when precious little girls morph into catty, malicious, vindictive teenagers. Ladies, it's time to dig your foxholes and prepare for the girl wars.
- Adjustment to Civilian Life44% of Post 9/11 veterans are struggling to adjust to civilian life. 37% claim to have PTSD. With recent cutbacks on the military forces, more veterans are flooding the civilian world and having trouble adapting to their new life.
- Exclusive Interview: Director Olivier Morel Talks About "On the Bridge," His Documentary About PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)An exclusive interview with Notre Dame professor and French film director Olivier Morel, whose searing documentary "On the Bridge," screened at the Chicago 47th International Film Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
- A Worthy Salute to America’s VeteransOur veterans deserve much respect and honor. The Mid-Continent Library-Platte City Branch in Platte City, MO is having a special event on October 22, 2011. It is free.
- Honor the Loss of Our Troops by Helping Those Who Return HomeWe mourn the countless numbers of lives that have been lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, but what are we doing to help those veterans who return home?
- Understanding Veteran's Preference to Land a Great Federal JobTransitioning veterans face many career choices, and this article discusses how they can turn their honorable service into preference points.
Life is like a RockSearching for forty years to find inner peace with myself and the past, I have found a way to mend all hurt and make my life whole again. This is a short story about a Vietnam War veteran's fight with the past.
Interview with a Korean War VeteranI had the honor of interviewing my father-in-law, Ned Wright about his experiences in the Navy during the Korean War. This is his interview, what he saw and the world he got to experience.
US Female Veterans Suffering and ForgottenAmerica marked Memorial Day on May 30, but are US veterans truly being remembered? Many are left forgotten, suffering in pain as multiple wars continue.
Veteran Gives Hope to Other VeteransVeterans of Stewart County, TN have a voice they can count on: Charles Stephens at the Veterans Service Office.- Tips for Overcoming the Impact of War: Interview with Therapist Johanna (Hans) Buwalda, M.Ed., M.A., L.C.P.CAre you having a difficult time dealing with the experiences you had during war? Are you unsure on how to overcome the impact of war?
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Defining Your Personnel Change StrategyThis paper devises the aspects of organizational development in reference to the 21st century knowledge-work era
