FEATURED POSTS
Peace of Mind
From the Pres
July 9, 2010
When I arrived in Vietnam in 1967, I was attached to a psych unit named by a couple of Latin scholars Pax Mentis: Peace of Mind. I’ve kept that as my sign-off, motto and mission all these years. Recently I’ve been thinking about the vets that manage to achieve this, and wondering just what allows that to happen. more
A New Generation of Farmer Veterans
From the Pres
July 7, 2010
Last week, I gave a keynote address at a veteran career fair here in Los Angeles. The goal of the event, hosted by the Farmer-Veteran Coalition, was to bring together Veterans looking for work with businesses and schools involved in bringing food from farm and field to table. more
RECENT POSTS
Getting those benefits. What happens next.
Dave the VSO on Veterans Benefits
July 27, 2010
OK. You’ve made a start and put in your application, right? If not, read my first blog post and get up to speed with the rest of the troops more
First Steps for Disability Compensation
Dave the VSO on Veterans Benefits
July 20, 2010
Listen up ‘cause I’m only gonna’ say this once. I’m gonna’ give you the straight skinny and latest real deal on getting paid by the Veterans Administration for getting hurt when you were on active duty.
moreIndependence Day for Today’s Vets
From the Pres
June 30, 2010
We celebrate America’s independence on the Fourth of July, but what is America doing to protect the personal independence of the veterans who fought to keep our people safe and free? more
