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New NVF Veteran Suicide Prevention Short Film – Until We Get Home

By National Veterans Foundation / February 8, 2017

The National Veterans Foundation is proud to present a new veteran suicide prevention short film written and directed by Scott…

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Veterans Wait to Hear about Changes to the VA

By Shad Meshad / February 7, 2017

Change brings its own challenges.  Not an easy time for vets, though many have a lot of practice: waiting for…

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How to Help and Learn from Senior Citizen Veterans

By National Veterans Foundation / February 7, 2017

Veterans of all ages are coming together to share stories, listen, and help one another in ways that encourage positive…

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Careers for Veterans that Use Military Skills

By National Veterans Foundation / January 30, 2017

When the transition from military to civilian life becomes a reality, careers for veterans are brought to the forefront. These…

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What Happens When a Veteran’s Discharge is Less than Honorable?

By Shad Meshad / January 25, 2017

These three words can change a life if they refer to a veteran’s discharge from military service:  less than honorable.…

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Transitioning from Military to Civilian: The Unique Challenges of Female Veterans

By National Veterans Foundation / January 24, 2017

All veterans returning home from long periods in service face a range of difficult challenges. From narrowing opportunities to trouble…

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Iraq War Veterans – Paving the Way for How we Treat those Returning Home

By National Veterans Foundation / January 16, 2017

Iraq War Veterans from 2003 to 2011 have paved the way for an overhaul in the way we treat soldiers returning…

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Continuing Education Training for Lifeline for Vets Counselors

By National Veterans Foundation / January 12, 2017

We are grateful to Melinda Wallingford for continuing education training she provided to our counselors this month.  Melinda is a…

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