Veterans are known for their discipline, perseverance, and a range of other skills that are indispensable in the business world. Whether looking to venture into starting a small business or seeking a work-from-home job, the journey ahead is filled with opportunities. Below are key areas of focus to help you navigate this transition successfully. Laying …
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Depression and suicide are facts of life in American society. Today, more than 16 million Americans suffer from depression to varying degrees. That’s nearly 7 percent of the population aged 18 and over. Depression also affects veterans, especially those who suffer from PTSD. In most cases, depression is a treatable condition. In its severest state, …
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Representation matters. That’s a fact. If you are living with a disability and want to impact change, there’s no better way than to run for office and truly represent yourself and other members of the community who are also living with disabilities. Sound too intimidating or stressful? GoodGear.TV shares this short list of campaign essentials …
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Living with a disability comes with its own set of unique challenges, but when it’s time for financial planning, you may feel overwhelmed. Thinking about the future is always a stressful endeavor because it’s impossible to know what changes may come, but it’s essential to make preparations that will help you remain comfortable and safe …
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The continuing personal and family sacrifices in support to their nation involve long periods of deployment to the war zone leaving numerous military veterans and their families feeling isolated and confounded. All of these difficulties, as well as the combat experience and battle encounter itself, can cause both visible and invisible scars for veterans and …
“It is about cities having faith in all of their citizens.” These words remind an Army veteran Bill Bruick not only of how he has learned to deal with his own past but also how the only city in California helps homeless veterans, the city of Riverside. Around 40,000 homeless veterans in the United States were reported …
Transitioning from the military into civilian life can be a big change. By the time you made the decision to leave the military, you’ll need to make the most of it. Military-Transition.org provides help among service members, veterans, spouses and employers as a resource for the military-to-civilian transition process and civilian employment. While military service …
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a significant problem among military veterans. PTSD extends far beyond the military …
Last Monday, March 26th, a confirmed US military veteran but has not been identified committed suicide inside the waiting room of John Cochran VA Medical Center in Missouri. This is just one of the many cases of suicide amongst US military veterans. As time goes by, more and more cases of suicide have been on …
As America was once known to be the land of the brave, the land has become a land of many brave veterans battling homelessness. These homeless vets found hope in Smith Residences Veterans Villages. The Smith Residences Veterans Villages reflect on the difference it has made in the lives of thousands of veterans. Helping individuals, …
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