Essay On Veterans

There are so many history stories in history books and on the internet, but the source from people who were actually there is so much better than reading the nonsense. It’s better to hear stories from people who have actually lived and witnessed it rather than just read stories about it. Most students listen better than they read. When you listen to stuff, it sticks in our mind way longer than looking at a book trying to figure out what’s going on. Veterans are an example of this. They tell us stories about the times they were in the training and when they battled, if they did or have already. They have always been an important part of our nation’s history, present, and future. Everyone who went into the military or is currently planning to join has or will have a story to tell. It will be a part of them that they will always remember, the good times and the bad times. So many veterans love telling all the experiences they have witnessed. Thinking of it, it’s not a bad thing; it’s a great thing to be able to say they were actually there. Many students ask what the training is like when they first join the military, although it’s really tough, many still consider going, some even make the commitment to join right after they graduate. Those who do make it, the commitment, are the reason our nation’s history and future is how it is and how

People often say that freedom is not free and that price has been paid by countless brave individuals. These brave individuals are known as veterans. Veterans should be remembered, respected and honored because of their sacrifices, courage, and patriotism.

In today's society where opinion matters, people have been extremely vocal about the lack of support the government has provided to our veterans. Many feel as if the government should do more, while others feel as if they are doing enough. Everyone will have a difference of opinion no matter if they have severed in the military or not. No matter how one may feel, is extremely important to take care of our veterans. As they have sacrificed their lives, time, and family to protect our country. Contrary to one's belief, the government provides a substantial amount of programs, which support the veterans. Honestly more could be done. On any given day you could see women and men standing on the corner holding signs implying they are homeless veterans and will work for food. A few programs the government offers our veterans are funding for mental health services, The Wounded Warrior Project and Vocational Rehabilitation and Education, which will be discussed throughout this essay. When you research the programs, they make it sound as if all proceeds are going towards the best treatment and care money could buy.

The majority of homeless veterans have service connected disabilities that are a direct result of military service; this contributes to a high risk of homelessness among veterans. Unique military skills that are non-essential in the civilian sector, combat related health issues, fractured family relationships and the lack of affordable housing are other factors. Many of them lack a social support network and/or someone to assist them with getting assistance from the government. They may be unaware of the different services they require and are

Another Veteran’s Day has come and gone, but the number of veteran students on college campuses across the nation is growing and expected to increase by 20 percent within the next few years according to data from the Veterans Affairs campus tool kit.

For the past several years ending veteran homelessness has been a national priority. Ending homelessness among veterans requires many things such as, access to permanent housing, employment benefits, and health care. The first ever strategy to end veteran homelessness was announced in 2009. Since 2009, homelessness among veterans has decreased by 35%, down to around 47,725 veterans on a single night in 2015. There are a few different ways to end homelessness among our veterans. One way to address vulnerability factors before the soldiers are discharged. Helping the veterans with rental assistance and other services can also help the exit homelessness. Rapid re-housing is one thing that the VA and other programs are doing to try and help put an end to veteran homelessness. The VA is trying to expand housing, employment, and other essentials. Also, the VA has partnered with other private and public agencies to expand employment. President Obama has helped along the way with the homeless veteran crisis, “The good new is, we’ve helped get thousands of homeless Veterans off the street. [and] mad an unprecedented effort to end Veterans’ homelessness...But we’ve got...more work to do in cities and towns across America to get more Veterans into the homes they deserve”(About The Initiative - Homeless Veterans). The VA’s collaboration with other programs is ending veteran homelessness community by

The American veterans did a lot for us. If it wasn’t for them we wouldn't be able to do the things we want to do. So appreciate those who serve for us. Think of this as a gift. If you open a gift you are happy. Just like when the Veterans serve for us we are happy. Also when you open the gift you are thankful. Just like when you found out the Veterans served for us you were thankful.

The Housing Urban Development (HUD) released a report; called the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) this report has facts about the homelessness among veterans. “Hsu, 2014 talks about how the AHAR shows there is a 10 percent of veterans are living on the streets at any giving night”. (p. 18) “Larger number of homeless veterans’ dwell in residential, emergency, and traditional housing that is available to the veterans that is in need.” (HSU,2014(p. 18)

You are a runner and you are fast. In 1934, you set a high school world interscholastic record for the mile at 4:21.2. At the age of 19 you run the 5000 meters in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany and finish a disappointing 8th, but run your last lap faster than anyone one in history. Adolf Hitler is so impressed he asks to meet you. In 1938, you run a 4:08 mile. Many people believe that you will be the first human to break the 4:00 minute mile barrier. Your future is bright and your goals and dreams are big: Olympic gold in the 1500 in 1940.

Homelessness among veterans is a highly disregarded issue that doesn’t seem to be improving on its own. In many cases, homelessness is out of the veteran’s control, so the question that is being asked is; why so many veterans are homeless and what can everyone, including the veterans, can do about this significant and overlooked problem.

Researchers have found that the military service alone is associated with homelessness, but it may be associated with other factors that contribute to homelessness. According to Woolsey and Naumann (2015), the study proposed to seek and synthesize evidence from studies and reports related to homeless veterans, requested by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office, Chief Evaluation Office, and the Veterans’ Employment and training Services to be published by the end of 2014. With a central focus on identifying the risk factors for homelessness among veterans. Under those circumstances, the literature review encountered risk factors for homelessness among veterans, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, lack of access to stable housing and employment

Approximately 12% or 49,933 of the adult homeless population are veterans in the United States (Olenick, Flowers, & Diaz, 2015, p. 637). The average age for homeless veterans is 49 years old compared to 30 years old for non-veterans (Ritter, 2014, p. 19). The homeless veterans are very similar to the homeless non-veteran population. They tend to struggle with the same difficulties like mental illness, substance abuse and unemployment (Olenick, Flowers, & Diaz, 2015, p. 637). According to the book Homeless Veterans and Health: A Resource Guide for Providers, research shows that military service is not the major cause of the homelessness among veterans, it has more to do with their social support, income, lack of affordable housing, addictions, physical and mental health and social isolation when they get back from serving overseas (McMurray-Avila, 2001, p. 1). Unemployment is common among veterans because military skills do not always transfer to civilian work, making it tougher to find a job and possibly keep a job (Olenick, Flowers, & Diaz, 2015, p. 636-637).

Every night more than sixty-five thousand veterans are looking for a place to lay their heads, they are homeless. For over a decade these men and women of our armed forces have been returning home from the conflicts overseas; each year their presence in the homeless community has increased significantly. The reintegration from a structured military lifestyle to a lax civilian life can make adjusting difficult for service members. These men and women, who have fought for our way of life, return to the States to find themselves fighting for a place to call home. The number of homeless veterans increases every year due to the financial strains, engagement in risky behaviors and mental health disorders that soldiers are faced with while trying to reintegrate in to civilian life.

According to the latest statistics, military veterans account for 23% of the homeless population. In addition, the Department of Veterans Affairs reports that 200,000 military Veterans could become homeless at any given time (from VA Dept. Web). This should be our concerns to prevent such latest prediction becoming one of the realities of our times. Moreover, a report from the VA Department of Housing and Urban Development reveals there are over 67,000 Veterans who struggle with

There is a misinformed stigma of homelessness, which is that all homeless persons are in their situation because of substance abuse - or this is at least, in part, why they are unable to overcome homelessness, and that all homeless persons are unemployed. While mental illness and chronic substance abuse are the most common disabilities within homeless communities (Schutt, 2009) they are not the only factors as to why an individual may become homeless. As mentioned above, personal traumas, health problems, unhealthy relationships and lack of employment can lead to homelessness. An alarming amount of veterans are now homeless due to coming home