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Warrior & Family Support News
"Keeping Faith with the Military Family"
Monday, 21 October 2013
Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Warrior & Family Support Office
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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Heroic vet is homeless no more
77Square.com
James Lofton, who helped save a woman this summer, is no longer homeless, thanks to the efforts of local housing officials and a federal program aimed at assisting homeless veterans. Enlarge Photo. James Lofton, the homeless man who helped prevent a ...
77Square.com
James Lofton, who helped save a woman this summer, is no longer homeless, thanks to the efforts of local housing officials and a federal program aimed at assisting homeless veterans. Enlarge Photo. James Lofton, the homeless man who helped prevent a ...
Kindness of a stranger touches a homeless Valley veteran
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
PHOENIX - The kindness of a stranger is touching the life of a homeless veteran here in Phoenix. A Valley woman is reaching out to help with more than spare change, and she hopes others will think twice about doing the same. If you pass by 24th Street ...
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
PHOENIX - The kindness of a stranger is touching the life of a homeless veteran here in Phoenix. A Valley woman is reaching out to help with more than spare change, and she hopes others will think twice about doing the same. If you pass by 24th Street ...
Woman pushes for PTSD movie in West MI
WOOD-TV
DELTON, Mich. (WOOD) - According to the department of veterans affairs, 22 vets and one active-duty service member commit suicide every day. Now, a film about post traumatic stress disorder and post traumatic stress is hoping to raise awareness, and ...
WOOD-TV
DELTON, Mich. (WOOD) - According to the department of veterans affairs, 22 vets and one active-duty service member commit suicide every day. Now, a film about post traumatic stress disorder and post traumatic stress is hoping to raise awareness, and ...
With help, a veteran gets back on his feet
Stockton Record
From 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs holds a drop-in center to determine eligibility for homeless veterans for a housing voucher program at the San Joaquin Housing Authority's business office at 421 S. El Dorado St. in ...
Stockton Record
From 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs holds a drop-in center to determine eligibility for homeless veterans for a housing voucher program at the San Joaquin Housing Authority's business office at 421 S. El Dorado St. in ...
EDUCATION
Military restarts Tuition Assistance - again - even as Pentagon vows to keep ...
al.com (blog)
"Army Education regrets any inconvenience this TA suspension caused to soldiers and wishes you continued success with your educational pursuits," the website said. The Air Force is following a similar policy. "Effective immediately all Military Tuition ...
al.com (blog)
"Army Education regrets any inconvenience this TA suspension caused to soldiers and wishes you continued success with your educational pursuits," the website said. The Air Force is following a similar policy. "Effective immediately all Military Tuition ...
Education digest: Help for children of military families; Montgomery boundary ...
Washington Post
A transition specialist will work with counselors at Ashland, Henderson and Pattie elementary schools, which have the county's highest concentration of military families. The new position will be paid for by a $570,000 Defense Department grant. The ...
Washington Post
A transition specialist will work with counselors at Ashland, Henderson and Pattie elementary schools, which have the county's highest concentration of military families. The new position will be paid for by a $570,000 Defense Department grant. The ...
As War Winds Down Veterans Flock To University Classrooms
University Herald
Veterans not only face academic challenges due to the time gap since returning back to school, but they also face cultural hurdles as an unconventional student. While many college freshmen are testing their independence, some of the veterans back in ...
University Herald
Veterans not only face academic challenges due to the time gap since returning back to school, but they also face cultural hurdles as an unconventional student. While many college freshmen are testing their independence, some of the veterans back in ...
WELLNESS
Zucca Fights For Those Fighting PTSD
thejournal-news.net
Former Hillsboro native Tony Zucca will be among those on the card for Saturday's MMA vs. PTSD fights at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Zucca, an Army Captain stationed at Scott Air Force Base, lobbied to be a part of the event, which will raise money ...
thejournal-news.net
Former Hillsboro native Tony Zucca will be among those on the card for Saturday's MMA vs. PTSD fights at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Zucca, an Army Captain stationed at Scott Air Force Base, lobbied to be a part of the event, which will raise money ...
'Letters Home' opens the Park City Institute's new season
Park Record
From there, Massolia also took inspiration from a New York Times editorial piece, "The Things They Were," and author Frank Schaeffer's books "Voices From the Front," "Letters Home from America's Military Family," "Faith of Our sons" and "Keeping Faith.".
Park Record
From there, Massolia also took inspiration from a New York Times editorial piece, "The Things They Were," and author Frank Schaeffer's books "Voices From the Front," "Letters Home from America's Military Family," "Faith of Our sons" and "Keeping Faith.".
Local doctor to offer new study for vets suffering from PTSD
WWL
Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury may soon have relief from their symptoms. Dr. Paul Harch, a leader in hyperbaric medicine, claims hyperbaric oxygen therapy may substantially improve TBI and PTSD symptoms.
WWL
Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury may soon have relief from their symptoms. Dr. Paul Harch, a leader in hyperbaric medicine, claims hyperbaric oxygen therapy may substantially improve TBI and PTSD symptoms.
EMPLOYMENT
Vexing problem: Bridging scores of military veterans into civilian jobs
American Homecomings
"But we're never going to be a Home Depot, UPS or Walmart and hire thousands and thousands of transitioning military personnel and veterans," said Veysey, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. "So we decided to leverage our technology.".
American Homecomings
"But we're never going to be a Home Depot, UPS or Walmart and hire thousands and thousands of transitioning military personnel and veterans," said Veysey, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. "So we decided to leverage our technology.".
Labor rules to boost employment for vets, disabled
Military Times
Veterans and disabled workers who often struggle to find work could have an easier time landing a job under new federal regulations. The rules will require most government contractors to set a goal of having disabled workers make up at least 7 percent ...
Military Times
Veterans and disabled workers who often struggle to find work could have an easier time landing a job under new federal regulations. The rules will require most government contractors to set a goal of having disabled workers make up at least 7 percent ...
Veteran homelessness is dropping, but jobs still hard to find
News & Observer
But Youker said he thinks that's because the area continues to attract veterans who think they will find better employment opportunities in this region. Expanding veteran help. Across the state, and throughout the country, the number of homeless ...
News & Observer
But Youker said he thinks that's because the area continues to attract veterans who think they will find better employment opportunities in this region. Expanding veteran help. Across the state, and throughout the country, the number of homeless ...
If you are interested in events for wounded warriors or their families at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) at Bethesda, please see the link for the Warrior Care homepage at: http://www.wwcc.capmed.mil/SitePages/WarriorCare.aspx.
If you would like to submit information about what you are doing for our warriors and their families, please send us a hyperlink to media coverage of your efforts.
Best regards,
Randall E. "Smitty" Smith, Lt Col, USAF
Deputy Director, Warrior & Family Support
Office of the Chairman
703.692.2105 (DSN: 222)
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