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Generations of Veterans

A Legacy of Silence

By Shad Meshad / February 28, 2018

Recently a vet I know called me about his brother. They both served in Iraq, at different times.  One brother’s…

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Justice for Veterans

Justice for All Veterans

By Shad Meshad / September 11, 2017

Last month, CBS Sunday Morning ran a story by Lee Cowen about public defenders and their caseloads.  Cowen interviewed Rhonda…

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veteran stereotypes

Stop the Negative Veteran Stereotypes

By National Veterans Foundation / May 10, 2016

If you’ve watched or listened to any news media over the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard the growing…

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veteran mental health

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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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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