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Wanted:Veterans and military to stand against for-profit schools and their abuses.
The for-profit education industry faces mounting criticism for its practice of targeting student veterans to take advantage of GI Bill funds. You might know that on April 27, President Obama took a stand against these abuses with an Executive Order … Continue reading
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Thank you for visiting our website. Please feel free to look around. Perhaps you heard or saw one of our recent interviews on NPR, the BBC or in the New York Times, regarding veterans mental health. Were you wondering how … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, Non-profit Fundraising, NPR, PTSD, TBI, Veteran Non-profit, Veterans for Common Sense, Vetetans Mental health
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Valuable Insight Gained from VA Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide hotlines are available throughout the United States and many other countries. They provide a lifeline for individuals who are contemplatingsuicide or having suicidal thoughts. The increase in military veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has elevated concern for … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Iraq Veterans, Military Suicide, PTSD, Returning Military, VA crisis line, Veterans' Affairs
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Now you can donate on Paypal.Thank you for your support
At Veterans for Common Sense we are proud to be fighting for America and her veterans. Advocating for smart and pragmatic policy solutions and using the media to raise awareness and further the discussion on key issues. We have had … Continue reading
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Veterans study says thousands wrongfully discharged for personality disorders
By Erik Slavin Stars and Stripes Published: March 26, 2012 YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The Defense Department violated regulations by discharging thousands of servicemembers under the pretense of personality disorders during the past decade, according to a study by … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan Veterans, Ft. Lewis, Iraq Veterans, Personality Disorder Discharge, PTSD Diagnosis, Vetetans Mental health
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