US vets calling the crisis line help with increased numbers, as Afghanistan collapse
With the end of US operations in Afghanistan in recent weeks, vets calls and messages to the Veterans Crisis Line have increased significantly. But Veterans Affairs officials say this is good news, not bad. “The more that we can do to normalize discussions about crisis and about suicide and how it’s okay to reach out […]
US VA eyes more focused employment help with future education, benefits efforts for vets
There were recent reforms to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. There is a systematic effort to broaden the bill, i.e. the eligibility for both what individuals (including vets) and what types of education opportunities it covers. But the head of Veterans Affairs’ Education Service service said the future of the benefit may be focused on narrowing down some of […]
Some CA Veterans may be struggling with events in Afghanistan
The current situation in Afghanistan is distressing for many veterans. There are resources to help you cope. The current situation in Afghanistan is distressing for many Canadians, Veterans and their families but especially for those Veterans who served there. During this time, Veterans may be asking themselves difficult questions or revisiting experiences and relationships formed […]
US WWII Veteran Reunites With Italians He Saved As Children
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — For more than seven decades, WWII Veteran Martin Adler treasured a black-and-white photo of himself as a young American soldier with a broad smile with three impeccably dressed Italian children he is credited with saving as the Nazis retreated northward in 1944. Recently the 97-year-old veteran met the three siblings — […]
Coronavirus resurgence could cause major problems for GI Bill user vets next spring
US Veterans Affairs officials are confident that class disruptions due to resurgent coronavirus cases won’t cause significant challenges for student vets and other GI Bill users this fall. But next spring’s semester could be a different story. That’s because a host of emergency authorities approved by Congress last year to deal with potential pandemic problems are set […]
Veteran of the Year John Peck (retired Marine) has persevered and inspired many lives
Marine Corps veteran John Peck knows that no one is asking him to do more for his country, especially after he lost all of his limbs in a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan more than a decade ago. But he still feels like he has more to give. “If there’s something that I can do for […]
Air Force Veteran Paranteau: “How My Military Experience Shaped Me To Be A Leader”
This is the success and transition story of Air Force Veteran Joe Paranteau . As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he is committed to veteran’s issues. He supports causes to end child trafficking and exploitation. From the foot soldiers of the Roman Empire and Genghis Khan’s cavalry to today’s military, the contributions and leadership of people […]
A day to honor veterans: How Did Armistice Day Become Veterans Day in US?
Americans celebrate Veterans Day every year on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the armed forces and fought to protect our way of life. Commemorative events, parades and, of course, some sweet shopping deals are all around the country. The Armistice Day holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, […]
More than 47,000 US troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived
More than 47,000 troops and vets will see some of their federal student loan debt erased. This news comes as the new policies announced by the US Department of Education on last Friday. “Brave men and women in uniform serving our country can now focus on doing their jobs and coming home safely, not filling out more […]
Change of Mission: Army veteran advice for getting on with life after the military
Kirk Windmueller is an Army veteran with over 22 years of service. He is a senior manager at Avantus Federal and a volunteer for Project Transition USA. The latter is a non-profit organization that teaches veterans how to use LinkedIn to network and find their next career. In this article he shares his insights on […]