Military Veterans
Becoming a veteran is easier for some than for others, but eventually every service member will become one. Transitioning creates uncertainty and questions, but many have crossed this bridge and you can learn from them here.
Mental health: A war veteran’s message of hope
Former Spc. Chris Blevins, war veteran, has a message for other veterans, military members and families struggling with mental health...
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Grappling with life after suicide
In the wake of someone's suicide are feelings of grief, self-doubt, blame and reflection. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is...
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Purple heart recipient thru-hikes Appalachian Trail
“I decided what I wanted to be: hiker trash.” That’s John Orosz, 2019 Appalachian Trail hiker and Army veteran speaking...
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Military entrepreneurs lead way in social media growth
A growing number of veterans and military entrepreneurs are discovering that social media is a useful tool to grow an...
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Veterans struggle with purpose after the military
Is it different not being in the military community? How’s the financial adjustment? How will things be for us as...
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Marine veteran helps military families find home
Joshua Potts spent his 30th birthday training to become a Marine. He enlisted later in life after stints in finance and...
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Virginia students honor war veterans every year
Every year, Virginia-based Rocky Run Middle School students interview dozens of war veterans about their time in service. This is...
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What you need to know about the Military Widow’s Tax
Since its inception in 1972, the Survivor Benefit Plan has supported surviving spouses, while inadvertently chaining them to the bureaucracy...
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First living Iraq War veteran receives Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia celebrated his 29th birthday on Nov. 10, 2004, by standing in direct enemy fire in order...
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The struggle of coming home as a female airman
The struggle of reintegrating from a combat veteran back to my normal life at home was supremely challenging after my...
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