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Honor Through Action: Cool and Creative Supports for Military Lives
Supporting service members, military families, and veterans is a profound expression of gratitude for their sacrifices. It reflects a community’s commitment to giving back to those who have served our nation. Whether big or small, each act of support can significantly impact their lives. Good Gear explains how such engagement assists them practically and reinforces …
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From Battlefield to Homefront: Stress Management for Veterans
Navigating the complexities of life after service can be a challenging journey, laden with unique pressures and unpredictable stressors. As a veteran, understanding how to identify and manage these stressors is crucial to maintaining your mental well-being and achieving a harmonious life balance. This guide from Good Gear aims to arm you with strategies to …
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Camouflage to Campus: Navigating the New Battle of Education
The shift from military service to academic life can be challenging and enriching. As a veteran, you possess distinct strengths and insights that can significantly benefit your educational pursuits. This Good Gear guide offers strategies to help you smoothly transition into college and succeed academically. Embrace these tips to leverage your unique capabilities in a …
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Veterans Transitioning to Small Business and Work-from-Home Roles
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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The Danger of Depression: Reading the Warning Signs
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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What You’ll Need to Campaign for Office With a Disability
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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Homelessness and the Digital Divide
Many veterans experiencing homelessness have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. While people relied heavily on internet connectivity to continue their daily routines, it only increased the difficult conditions for unsheltered individuals that lacked internet access. For people experiencing homelessness, having internet access is essential when looking for housing, jobs, applying for social service assistance, …
Planning for Your Financial Future When You’re Living with a Disability
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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Veteran Rescue: Save a Life Today
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 …