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She Felt Out of Place In Civilian Life
Apr 17, 2013:
This young lady has a lot to say to us about separation from the military and re-entry into civilian life. But she has even more to say about recognizing PTSD and being present to those who are going through it.
The Reshaping of The Military
Apr 3, 2013:
In an article from USA Today, the new Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel, announced his intent "...to 'reform and reshape' the military--from paying personnel to buying weapons--to deal with the deep budget cuts the Pentagon faces."
Vale, Colorado Veterans Program
Apr 2, 2013:
This program at the Vale Ski Resort has been going on for ten years now. The number of veterans who are being served in the program has grown dramatically over those years. The volunteer efforts of this program have grown in both importance and value over these past ten years. These volunteers have been helping severely wounded veterans learn that they can still enjoy such things, just differently. it also gives them a freedom that they thought they would never enjoy again. They help these wounded warriors begin to think about the future in ways they thought were gone to them forever.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Virtual Wall
Mar 25, 2013:
This was sent to me by a friend who is a former Navy fighter pilot. He served in Vietnam about the same time I was there. This is a virtual tour of the Vietnam Memorial and is as in depth as anything I have seen.
Getting My Life Back Together
Mar 25, 2013:
This veteran had to fight hard to get his life back together. He had to fight through alcohol issues, substance abuse, and the very clear symptoms of PTSD. He was taught to not share his problems. He learned to keep things in and it effected his ability to work, and his relationships.
We Are Failing our Post 9/11 Veterans
Mar 25, 2013:
I happened to catch an NBC evening new report tonight and I could not help put sit down and write an article in response to it. According to the report, we currently have over 900,000 post 9/11 war veterans who have applied for disability benefits with the Veterans Administration and are having to wait for those services that they deserve and need for, on average, over 270 days, or almost a full year. In major cities, like New York City, that waiting time skyrockets to over two years.
The First African-American to Graduate from the Air Force Academy Has Died
Mar 25, 2013:
The Air force Academy held a funeral service for its first African-American graduate last Saturday. He was a man of consequence throughout his entire life, as a military man and as a civilian businessman.
Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor
Mar 25, 2013:
The video you will see here is a trailer for a new film that will be released soon. It is about a subject that I am intimately familiar with as well. The film is Called, "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor." It centers on the experiences of the Marines of Bravo Co., 1/26 who were at Khe Sanh for the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Triggering PTSD
Mar 18, 2013:
One of the strange things about PTSD is that it can arise, or be triggered at times quite separate from the events that caused it. This is especially true when the early symptoms are not dealt with properly at the time that they first arise.
March 15th, The Ides of March: Thoughts of War and Peace
Mar 18, 2013:
The Ides of March was a Roman festival, somewhat like the celebration of the New Year. It was the beginning of spring and planting season. But it is also famous for being the day in 44 B.C. on which Julius Caesar, the great general of the Legions who had been victorious in the wars against the Gauls and in the civil war against the rebellious general, Pompey, was assassinated by his friends and Senators, Brutus and Cassius.
Heading Towards A Better Life
Mar 12, 2013:
"Is this the way you want to live?" This is a very important question for any of us, but for a military, combat veteran, it is a life and death question in search of real answers.
Working With Heroes Everyday
Mar 12, 2013:
Working your way back into the family is one of the challenges of returning veterans. This video is from the point of view of one of the counselors who works with families in helping them through the struggles to recover each other. But she is also one who has served in uniform.
I Once Was A Warrior
Mar 7, 2013:
The poem below is written by Gary Bryson. It is a poetic handling of what it means to be a warrior, both on the battlefield and on your long journey to "get back home." It identifies thoughts and feelings that are going to be familiar to many warriors. The poem honors those who have gone to war, those who have been wounded, and to those who continue the struggles related to the experiences warriors go through.
Wounded Warrior Tries Out for the L.A. Dodgers
Mar 6, 2013:
This film is taken from last night's NBC Nightly News program. Daniel "Doc" Jacobs is the first U.S. Navy veteran to return to active duty after surviving and IED in Iraq, and over 50 surgeries over two years. This video covers his effort to try out for the L.A. Dodgers. He made it to the last session.
The Price Our Military Families Pay
Mar 5, 2013:
This is a very important reflection on the price that our military families often pay for their service to all of us. Though the costs are great, not just on the battlefield, but at home on their return, there is real hope and healing that happens as well. Those who have been tested and come though are always stronger, more mature, better than they were before. You can see this in this beautiful young woman who talks about her experiences in this video.
