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A Veteran Services Office in Soledad Prison: Why Not Throughout the System?

By Shad Meshad / April 14, 2016

Sneaky White—decorated combat Vietnam Vet, veteran advocate and fundraiser from inside California’s Ironwood Prison—sent me an article about two inmates…

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veteran substance abuse

What Statistics Show About Veteran Substance Abuse and Why Proper Treatment is Important

By National Veterans Foundation / March 30, 2016

Veteran substance abuse is a growing problem in the USA. As military members return from deployment suffering from physical and…

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Gold Star Families

Common Questions Answered about Gold Star Families

By National Veterans Foundation / March 28, 2016

Gold Star families are the topic of many questions and confusion. Many people do not even realize what a gold…

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Troubling Veteran Mental Health Facts and Statistics that Need to be Addressed

By National Veterans Foundation / March 25, 2016

According to the RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research 20 percent of the vets who served in either Iraq…

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agent orange benefits

What Every Veteran Should Know About Agent Orange Benefits

By National Veterans Foundation / March 24, 2016

Estimates from the US Department of Veterans Affairs show that almost 3 million Americans may have been exposed to Agent…

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March 24, Chuck Ashman to interview NVF Founder & President Shad Meshad on latalkradio.com

By National Veterans Foundation / March 23, 2016

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 24, Chuck Ashman will interview National Veterans Foundation Founder & President Shad Meshad on latalkradio.com, Channel 2…

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The VA vs. Sergeant Major Jesse Acosta

By Shad Meshad / March 22, 2016

Army Sergeant Major Jesse Acosta has received notification from the VA that his benefits for a caregiver are ending in…

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10 Simple ways to Support Veterans and Make a Difference

By National Veterans Foundation / February 25, 2016

Whether you read it on the Internet, hear it on the radio, or see it on TV, people from all…

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