After serving in the Marines for six years, including a tour in Afghanistan, Cole Lyle returned home and suffered severe PTSD, social isolation, and difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. Continue reading PTSD nearly killed him, now USMC Vet uses it to help fellow warriors
By Camille Cates, DAV
Steven Culp turned 18 only nine days after 9/11. “I felt the call to serve immediately after that event,” said Culp. Continue reading Landing a job was no fluke
By Kellie Speed
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Hairston never could have imagined he would lose his left leg here in the States after returning home from being deployed. Continue reading The Power of Adaptive Sports
Give a Minute to Support Victories for Veterans. America’s veterans are on their most important tour—the tour of their lives. Continue reading Disabled American Veterans (DAV) : Victories for Veterans
Veteran PTSD Recovery – The Invictus Foundation is [at] the forefront of efforts to help veterans, active-duty service members and their families suffering the terrible effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and an array of behavioral health issues stemming from their experience in the crucible of war. TBI, PTSD and behavioral health issues afflict hundreds of thousands of people who have selflessly served in defense of our nation,” states Peter Whalen, founder and CEO of the Invictus Foundation.
Continue reading Veteran PTSD Recovery with the Invictus Foundation
By Kellie Speed
If ever there was a true profile in courage that is Noah Galloway’s story to tell.
While the U.S. Army veteran lost both his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee to an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom, that hasn’t stopped him from pushing his own limits becoming a nationwide inspiration as a result. Continue reading ‘A True Profile in Courage’
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Continue reading The PACT Act and your VA benefits
They say that dog is a man’s best friend, which could not be more accurate for veterans. Dogs provide the sense of responsibility and companionship that comes with pet ownership, but Continue reading Looking for a Service Dog?
By Kellie Speed
Though Andrew Biggio served in the Marine Corps as an infantry rifleman during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), he never could have imagined the future impact he would have on veterans. Continue reading One Rifle. One Book. Two Hundred Veterans.
Managing the care and services for a family member with special needs is more manageable with the right support. Continue reading Understanding the Exceptional Family Member Program