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We Need to Talk                 

By Shad Meshad / July 18, 2017

I cringed when I saw the headline…another vet imploding in violence against himself and his family.  Note that I wasn’t…

Veteran Business Owners and Their Recipe for Success

By National Veterans Foundation / July 9, 2017

It’s actually very simple. Whether it’s a small, medium, or large venture, veteran business owners create and share incredible success.…

Patriotism-Hollywood Style

By Shad Meshad / July 4, 2017

Americans love their movie and TV stars. They know them by their roles and by the stuff they read about…

“Isaac Pope: The Spirit of an American Century” — Help Make This Film Happen!

By National Veterans Foundation / June 19, 2017

Look at Isaac Pope, a remarkable, 99 1/2-year-old World War II veteran, an unsung hero from the Battle of the…

American Heroes Network Interview with Shad Meshad

By National Veterans Foundation / June 14, 2017

National Veterans Foundation Founder Shad Meshad was interviewed by Gary Ray at the American Heroes Network  on June 13.   Shad…

O Say Can You See

By Shad Meshad / June 13, 2017

While waiting for my physical therapy appointment, I overheard another patient talking about her nephew who had just graduated from…

Women Veterans and Military Sexual Trauma: the Aftermath

By Shad Meshad / June 1, 2017

It’s important to acknowledge that all branches of the armed services are working to eliminate military sexual trauma (MST), to…

Memorial Day is So Much More than a Long Weekend

By National Veterans Foundation / May 28, 2017

On Memorial Day mourners from all over the country will visit our national cemeteries, decorate the graves of fallen soldiers,…