By Eileen Frere– ABC7 Los Angeles SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — A newly released USC study finds many veterans, especially combat veterans, in Orange County face major challenges when adjusting to civilian life. “The state of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study,” was conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for… Read More
I was previously unaware of these facts and since reading Sheri’s post, can’t seem to get this out of my mind. With great difficulty Sheri researched and verified the data. I find it disturbing that these numbers are not readily available. Don’t you agree that as a nation we should be ashamed of not addressing,… Read More
Tuesday, November 11th was not only Veteran’s Day but a historic day for the Phoenix Chapter of VAREP. We gave away a mortgage-free home (the first ever for VAREP) to a deserving disabled Military Veteran. A year and a half ago I was introduced to what would become one of the most rewarding alliances I’ve… Read More
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 | Posted by Veterans Today Sanders Assesses VA Implementation of Reform Law BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 2 – As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs implements a new VA reform law, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) praised “aggressive” efforts to eliminate long waiting times for medical appointments. The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs… Read More
“Small Wars” seems like an oxymoron to me. I do find it interesting that the information contained in a book published in 1940 is still so relevant today.
Below is a link to the American Legion application for the ‘Ambassador for Peace Medal’. Ambassador for Peace Medal Application From the Battle Creek Enquirer: The Embassy of the Republic of South Korea is looking for Korean War veterans to honor them for their service and friendship. If you are a veteran from the Korean… Read More
By Amelia Pak-Harvey, apak-harvey@lowellsun.com Updated: 09/13/2014 07:55:12 AM EDT0 Comments AYER — Veteran Lee Curll stands in Steve Branam’s basement, watching him shave a block of wood. Beforehand, Branam offers a little safety lesson on the chisel — a small tool that doesn’t look nearly as intimidating as the saws, hammers and metal that… Read More
By Stewart Dompe and Adam C. Smith September 2, 2014 on NewsObserver.com President Obama’s plan, revealed last week in Charlotte, for reforming the scandal-plagued Department of Veteran Affairs is a simple one: Spend more money. The VA came under fire earlier this year after investigators discovered chronic delays in providing care, with the added bonus… Read More
I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised at how well attended, upbeat and informative the ribbon cutting ceremony was this morning. The new VA Medical Facility in Gilbert Arizona is not only quite impressive but it is now open and fully functioning. To begin with, there was an amazing… Read More
