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New effort at TCU focuses on combat veterans’ moral injuries
By CHRIS VAUGHN Fort Worth Star-Telegram Published: June 5, 2012 FORT WORTH — War changes people. That is indisputable. The changes differ infinitely, depending on the individuals, their background, age and maturity, their war, when they served, the place they served. … Continue reading
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I Was There: Veterans with PTSD seek control of lives through Army-sponsored filmmaking
By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 10:51 AM FORT CARSON, Colo. — In 1943, an enraged Gen. George S. Patton slapped a battle-fatigued U.S. soldier at a military hospital and accused him of cowardice, an episode that nearly ended Patton’s career. Nearly 70 … Continue reading
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Will We Pay Our Debt to Our Veterans?
VCS ED Quoted. Water Reed scandal we helped expose is also discussed. From the Fix Soldiers are coming home from our two wars with a staggering rate of invisible brain injuries—and the addictions that go with them. With treatment estimated … Continue reading
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Program helps civilians understand veterans’ views
By Corinne Reilly The Virginian-PilotHampton It’s a simple story, and to those with a connection to the Army or Marine Corps, it might even be a cliche. But when Eric Endries tells it to outsiders, particularly those in law … Continue reading
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VA pleased with early response to Veterans Retraining Assistance Program
Veterans the spots of filling up. First come, first serve. Please take advantage or pass it along to someone who can. By LEO SHANE III Stars and Stripes Published: May 31, 2012 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs officials said they’re on pace … Continue reading
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VA Audit: Over 40,000 Veterans Appeals Ignored
From Ben Krause VCS AD for Advocacy and founder of disabledveterans.org VA Regional Offices are ignoring 18.5 percent of veterans’ appeals on average, according to a recent audit. The Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that ignoring … Continue reading
Important info: Programs Assist Veterans with Jobs, Education, Homes
At VCS we like to share information important to veterans. By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education … Continue reading
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