Veterans Issues

Exploring Their Private Wars

Brigid Brett | Posted 12.13.2011

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Brigid Brett

For anyone who knows a combat veteran, has served in a war zone or feels a need to better understand what it means to be a modern soldier, Lori Holyfield's Veterans' Journey Home is a timely and valuable resource.

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May No Soldier Go Unloved

Marc Joseph | Posted 11.02.2011

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Marc Joseph

As a nation, we need to provide our veterans with productive jobs back in society. Only a strong moral commitment from both business and government can achieve this. All of us need to work towards this end.

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Lila Shapiro

Skills Learned In Service Don't Translate To Employment For Veterans

HuffingtonPost.com | Lila Shapiro | Posted 06.13.2011

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WASHINGTON -- When Eric Smith, 26, returned home after his second tour in Iraq serving as a Navy medic, he didn't expect to have a difficult time find...

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Defense Leaders Fear Military-Civilian 'Disconnect'

Politico | Philip Ewing | Posted 11.17.2011

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By Philip Ewing Politico How could the U.S. military fight for almost a decade and yet drift away from -- not closer toward -- the public consciou...

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Homeless Veterans In America: Serving Those In Need

Bishop James Magness | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bishop James Magness

Nearly one in four homeless persons is a veteran. Shocked? You should be, because these are the people who served you, many of whom risked their lives when they went off to fight this country's wars.

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Quilts For Injured Soldiers: Organization Provides Gifts For Troops

CNN | John Bena | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scotia, New York (CNN) -- Christina Powell folds the red, white and blue quilt before it is packed up and sent to Andrews Air Force Base, some 400 mil...

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Families, Caregivers Bear the Biggest Burden

Bob Woodruff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bob Woodruff

This Veterans Day, after we raise the flag, we must raise awareness about wars hidden injuries, and what's required for injured service members, families and caregivers to have safe futures.

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New York's Department of Veterans' Affairs: Where's the Outrage?

Luis Montalvan and Aaron Glantz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Luis Montalvan and Aaron Glantz

Internal audits at the VA regional headquarters has revealed over half of all disability claims processed through the New York office had been illegally tampered with.

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Veterans' Families Cast a Vote for Change

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marcia G. Yerman

I previously wrote an article about those who have served in our military, and the challenges facing them and their families. At that time, I intervi...

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