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Pre-PTSD: How Some Vets Became “Forgotten”

By Shad Meshad / January 6, 2016

My career working with vets started when I got home from Vietnam in 197­1.  Initially I was hired to find…

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Addressing the Women Veteran Issues Faced by Our Female Vets

By National Veterans Foundation / December 29, 2015

According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Center for Women Veterans, female veterans make up 2,035,213 of…

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Helping Homeless veterans

Helping Homeless Veterans by Giving Back to Those Who Sacrificed

By National Veterans Foundation / December 22, 2015

American veterans have sacrificed and risked everything to protect the country and the citizens of the United States. They have…

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“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

By Shad Meshad / December 18, 2015

With a nod to songwriters George Wyle and Edward Pola, this popular holiday song is everywhere in this season.  You…

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effects of PTSD

The Far-reaching Effects of PTSD in Veterans

By National Veterans Foundation / December 18, 2015

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition caused by exposure to traumatic events that are outside the normal range…

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Integrating Combat Veterans Back into Civilian Society

By National Veterans Foundation / December 15, 2015

There are a number of myths and misconceptions about the problems with integrating combat veterans in civilian society that have…

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Help Hospitalized Veterans During the Holiday Season

By National Veterans Foundation / December 10, 2015

The holidays are upon us. Christmas is just around the corner and, hopefully, you and your family are in good…

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Oh Captain, My Captain…

By Shad Meshad / December 8, 2015

Our guest blogger, Bob Fraser, served as a sergeant under Shad Meshad with the 98th KO (psychiatric team) in I…

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