A Decade at War
Ten years ago today, I was glued to CNN as reports of air attacks on the Taliban were coming in. Images of explosions with night vision filters replaced comedy bits on The Daily Show and reruns of The Simpsons. I …
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PTSD and Pain Management: VA’s Latest Research
National Program Director for Pain Management, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
At VA, we know PTSD is a complex condition that can’t be treated solely by drugs. This is one reason why VA is working aggressively to ensure that all Veterans with PTSD who are interested are offered one of the behavioral therapies that have been proven to be effective.
Rebuilding Purpose Through Community Service
Fellowship Recruitment Manager of The Mission Continues, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Many veterans struggle to find the same purpose at home as they found in the mission, camaraderie and structure of the military. So when the time comes to transition to the civilian world many veterans, including myself, are left wondering, “What now?”
Unemployment Among America’s Newest Vets
The U.S. economy is in bad shape, but it’s no longer in the tailspin it was a year ago. To give a concrete example, here’s just one positive indicator: The unemployment rate for most Veterans was lower in December 2010 …
