Veteran

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

Why I Appreciate Veterans The first time I heard the word “veteran,” I imagined someone who had risked their life in war to save people who are in danger. Now, I know that being a veteran means so much more. To me, a veteran means someone who has enough respect to willingly endanger their life to protect their home. A veteran is someone who can commit to anything and execute it, even if it means getting hurt or killed. Without the sacrifice of the millions of brave veterans, this world that

Controversies (Facts on File), in 2011, roughly 320,000 veterans returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars had experienced a traumatic brain injury while they were deployed. In addition, 300,000 veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have suffered from PTSD and/or depression. To add to the mental ailments veterans suffer from, many also live with physical injuries that impair their

the Challenge of Treating OEF/OIF Veterans with Co-Occurring PTSD and Substance Abuse Research Brief Article Citation: Bernhardt, A. (2009). Rising to the challenge of treating OEF/OIF veterans with co‐occurring PTSD and substance abuse. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 79(3-4), 344-367. Key Words: Trauma, Addiction, Engagement, and Integrated Treatment Target Audience: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans, the Entire veteran population in general (this includes

When our veterans return from a war stricken country like Iraq and Afghanistan they have witnessed countless events of trauma. More than 1 million U.S. citizens serve as active-duty military personnel. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, almost 22 million Americans are veterans of U.S. Armed Forces service.(U.S Census Bureau) These men and women whether serving in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy are supported by millions of more family members whose letters and phone

during a moment in which an elderly World War II Veteran quietly revealed to me that unassuming heroes inconspicuously walk among the rest of us every day. This realization forged within me a sense of duty, purpose, and values, which has strongly influenced my leadership style. I

Veterans are part of the foundation of our nation’s freedom. Our veterans risked everything knowing the reward would be living in a free nation. Without our veterans and all of the hard work they have done our nation would have gotten pushed around, and probably still would. Our veterans are those that stood up for our country in its time of need. These brave men and women are the the reason we are able to make our own choices and decisions. Our veterans are the reason to be thankful for getting

Veteran Service Representative • Conducts interviews and explains veterans benefit programs and state, federal and local benefit programs and entitlement criteria to active service members, veteran, their dependents, or survivors. Assist active service members, veteran and beneficiaries with their applications for Compensation and Pension Disability claim. Advise other VA elements and organizations on changes to VA benefit programs and entitlement criteria. • Analyzes Compensation and Pension Disability

A veteran comes back from the war in Vietnam. Some people acknowledge him for his services and some people dishonor him for what he did in the war. For example, someone sees a veteran with PTSD and tells him he is overreacting from what he’d seen. In fact, they do not know what the man has gone through and why he is acting the way he is. In this essay, many people treat veterans with disrespect consequently as if he or she did something wrong. Returning veterans or people are being treated with either

Throughout history, veterans have suffered after fighting in wars. Millions of veterans were killed and injured. Veterans do not receive all the care they need. Many veterans are currently homeless or suffering due to the fact that the government is not providing enough. Taking care of veterans costs a lot. Healthcare is needed throughout the world. Veterans need healthcare after serving in wars to treat their problems and injuries. Jobs are also important to everyone. Veterans are jobless after fighting