The Dog Tag Fellowship Program for Veterans helps aspiring entrepreneurs learn the ins and outs of running a small business.
Navy Veteran ended his silence regarding his rape, addiction, homelessness and blindness, and became a peer support specialist, helping others.
“We as post-9/11 Veterans are very resilient and can make significant and positive contributions to society. But at the same time, our military service and the difficulties we face reintegrating to civilian life make us one of the highest-risk Veteran populations.”
Many Veterans love farming and beekeeping. Here are a variety of free opportunities for Veterans.
The researchers examined VA data on 41,658 Veterans (12.3% women) who had been screened for both military sexual trauma (MST) and suicidal ideation between 2008 and 2013, and who had no prior mental health visits or antidepressant medications in their electronic medical record.
Were you exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or burn pits? Did you serve in Vietnam, Thailand or Southwest Asia? If so, you may be eligible to file for service-connected benefits based on presumptive exposure.
Data helps VA create programs and initiatives for our highest clinical priority…preventing Veteran suicide.
As part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA's Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has undergone improvements to enhance the program and increase access to Veterans and their caregivers.
Post-9/11 Veterans have “alarmingly high rates” of insomnia disorder, according to a VA San Diego Healthcare System study. More than half of the Veterans studied had the disorder. Insomnia rates were even higher in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and chronic pain.
As I reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month, I have begun to look back on the advances made by my community over the last several decades and my own experiences. My community still faces challenges.
All Post-9/11 Veterans are eligible for 12 free mentorship sessions with industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies through American Corporate Partners.
VA employee Darcie Greuel, also a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, was honored by Gov. Tony Evers as Woman Veteran of the Year.
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