Arizona Navy photographer: Don’t just thank veterans. Hire them
Broken vets. Homeless vets. Addicted vets with PTSD. Sick vets, exacerbated by their service. We’ve seen no lack of sad and real tales about veterans damaged by the horror of battle, drugs and other trauma, and of the much appreciated efforts to help them. Of […]
Mint Cannabis doubles Veterans discount to 44% to honor lives lost to PTSD
This Veterans Day, an Arizona dispensary chain is turning its everyday discount into a symbol of remembrance and advocacy. Mint Cannabis, which operates eight dispensaries across metro Phoenix, will double […]
Casa Veterans Ministry helps vets heal through spiritual programs
The Casa Veterans Ministry launched in 2012 in partnership with the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. It operates out of the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, […]
PTSD Bytes podcast explores the link between PTSD and chronic pain with VA experts
Washington, D.C. – In the latest episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport delves into the intricate relationship between PTSD and chronic pain with two prominent experts: […]
Predatory schools leave vets in debt and unemployable. They’ve had enough
Navy veteran Adam Young’s superhero poster is worth more than his college degree. To him, at least. The poster on his wall depicting the Hulk, Captain America and Iron Man […]
DAV helps military sexual trauma survivor secure earned benefits
July 8, 2024 — Washington, D.C. — The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization has successfully assisted Army veteran Lisa Szafaryn Garcia in securing service connection for PTSD related to military […]
TeleMental Health redefines PTSD treatment for Veterans
Washington, D.C., July 5, 2024 — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) TeleMental Health program has transformed how Veterans receive treatment for PTSD and other mental health challenges by addressing […]
Soldier’s Best Friend graduates 13 veterans from service dog program
Peoria, Ariz. (June 2024) – Soldier’s Best Friend recently celebrated the graduation of 13 veteran dog teams from its Service Dog Training Programme. The ceremonies were held in Sierra Vista […]
VA releases new research from Million Veteran Program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published the latest findings from the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a national research initiative designed to better understand how genetic, lifestyle, and […]