education
Why fewer people are using the GI Bill
After years of growth, the number of people using the Post-9/11 GI Bill has now fallen substantially for each of the past two fiscal years,
September 16, 2019
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Category: National
WWII veterans
America’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Celebrates 110th Birthday at National WWII Museum
Born Sept. 12, 1909, Lawrence Brooks served in the 91st Engineer Battalion, a predominantly African American squad stationed in the Pacific. Views: 37
September 13, 2019
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Stargazing in a War Zone: Veterans on Natural Beauty in Dangerous Places
Veterans share the moments during deployments when natural beauty took their breath away, even if just for a moment. Views: 40
September 12, 2019
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Heroic military working dogs receive prestigious medals for courage
The bad guys and their improvised explosive devices couldn’t hide from Marine Sgt. Yeager, a Purple Heart veteran of three tours in Afghanistan. His specialty
September 11, 2019
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mental health
How can veterans cope with PTSD? Some are turning to beekeeping
Vince Ylitalo has battled PTSD after serving nearly 40 years in the military. He didn’t seem bothered by the bees swarming around his head. Views:
September 11, 2019
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women veterans
Her Own Toy Story: How A 6-Year-Old Girl’s Letter Launched ‘Plastic Army Women’
A handwritten letter to BMC Toys sent by a 6-year-old girl from Arkansas wondering where the female toy solders are prompted soul-searching and eventually a
September 10, 2019
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Veterans Transition Survival Guide
Want to leave the military? Here’s everything you need to know. The Military Times step-by-step guide for veterans transitioning into the civilian world. Views: 41
September 10, 2019
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emergency assistance
Roseburg VA Health Care System to host Veterans Stand Down Sept. 25
ROSEBURG, Ore. – The Roseburg VA Medical Center is planning to host a free Veterans Stand Down at its Roseburg campus, Sept. 25, 2019. The
September 10, 2019
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Post-9/11 veterans
Younger veterans more likely to struggle after leaving the military: Survey
Younger veterans are more likely than previous generations of servicemembers to report problems readjusting to civilian life, with about 1 in 6 calling the transition very
September 10, 2019
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healthcare
New blood test could help identify troops and veterans with PTSD
Researchers hope the findings lead to a more reliable way to diagnose and address the disorder. Views: 60
September 9, 2019
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5 reasons these Yoga Joes are smarter than you
“No pain no gain.” “Suck it up.” “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” These clichés are why your back hurts and your knees are jacked
September 9, 2019
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fraud and scams
Here’s some social media security tips from an Army special agent
Even the most innocuous data posted to a social media feed can be married up with other publicly available information to provide online criminals the
September 9, 2019
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