Guest Posts

Vietnam War Veteran

To all of you Vets, Vietnam or otherwise, please don’t give up. You are entitled to benefits if you were affected by the wars exposure. Don’t wait like I Idid—file your claim and get your benefits. You deserve them. It took me a long time to realize that.

U.S. Army Veteran

If you are a Veteran with creative talent in music, dance, acting, writing or visual arts like painting, photography, crafts or sculpture, the call is out for you!

Mothers of Veterans

It is amazing how many miracles happen in our lives, but we don’t notice them because we are speeding through so fast and often forget to be grateful for the little ties that bind us.

Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Baton Rouge Outpatient Clinic

The question I’m asking Veterans today. I’m new here, and I’m willing to learn. What makes a provider at the VA outstanding? How do we build strong connections with you?

U.S. Navy Veteran; father of an Iraq Veteran

I’d like to offer my thoughts from a parent's perspective and the emotional see-saw I experienced when my son deployed and returned home from a combat tour in some of the worst places on earth.

U.S. Air Force Veteran

As a combat zone Veteran with five deployments to the Middle East supporting the Persian Gulf War, I receive disability compensation and treatment at VA for PTSD and MST. Yes, MST is a real issue and needs to be treated, and yes, VA could be doing a better job, but will this documentary help?

Iraq War Veteran

With lots of press but little fanfare, the last remaining troops stationed in Iraq began packing up shop and heading home. I wanted to take a moment to thank my fellow Iraq Veterans for all of their dedicated service over the years.

Dietitians at the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Everyone looks forward to the holidays and all the joy that a wonderfully prepared meals provides. It may be wise to take heed and plan to avoid the weight gain that sometimes comes with these happy occasions.

Director of Communications for the Office of Patient Care Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Like most other Vietnam Veterans, I returned home from the Vietnam War to people holding them in disdain for fighting for their country. Now, I am glad to say, things have changed for the better – and are continuing to evolve.

Iraq War Veteran

Through this poem, I have PTSD, Wesley hopes that other veterans and their family members will be driven to seek the help they may need.

Army Veteran; Manager of Veteran Relations at ACP

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping military Veterans make connections in the civilian workforce.

U.S. Navy Veteran

As the war winds down in the next few years, I hope that Vets take advantage of the New G.I. Bill. It can open up endless possibilities for all of us, as we take that next step in life.