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Increasing food costs are a pressing issue for many Americans, including the veteran population, who may find it challenging to obtain enough food to feed their families. Addressing food...

Although students are often excited to head back to school, the early mornings, drama over homework, and ensuring everything makes it into a backpack can undoubtedly create stress in any...

Veteran Dan Smee joined the Army as a medic in 1983, served four years, and returned to normal life. But, after the attack on 9/11, he felt the need to return to service. He joined the National...

Veterans served and sacrificed during their military careers to protect our freedom and keep us safe. When it's time to transition to civilian work, their next mission is often to find a job that...

Zach Tidwell was just 16 years old when he first reached out to a Marine Corps recruiter. There was no question about it: He knew he wanted to be a Marine. But since he had to wait until after...

Air travel is inherently stressful: arriving hours early, navigating security lines and gate changes, handling delays and layovers, and even the fleeting thought of whether your baggage will make...

Tattoos in the military are not just ink on skin; they hold deep symbolism and connection to a rich history of service. U.S. soldiers began getting tattoos during the Civil War as a form of...

Scour the internet. Read your local newspaper. Travel the country. You probably won’t find anything like a Carry Forward 5K®, one of the most unique events in nonprofit fundraising coordinated...

Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be a significant change for veterans but also an opportunity for a new beginning. Things like finding a new job or career, adjusting to...

Anyone can experience anxiety – an emotional response that evokes feelings of worry, nervousness, and unease. Anxiety may include physical symptoms like a racing heart, stomach pain, or sweaty...

Military medals and ribbons are more than decorations. They are symbols of service, honor, commitment, and bravery. You can’t earn them without great sacrifice. But have you ever wondered what...

Like many other veterans, Arnulfo Dauto found it difficult to adapt to civilian life. In the service, there was a defined mission, built-in camaraderie, and an overwhelming sense of purpose....

After more than two decades in the U.S. Army, Greg Quarles found himself rehabbing in a Soldier Recovery Unit, seeking for ways to regain his sense of purpose, camaraderie, and physical health. He...

Challenged by the transition to civilian life after 20 years of serving in the Army, Iraq War veteran William Childs unexpectedly found solace in an old pastime: video gaming. What began as a...

It’s a packed house minutes before a Chicago Wolves hockey game. It’s Military Appreciation Night, and up against the glass, staring excitedly at the ice is a 3-year-old boy atop his dad’s...

After taking a tour of her Savannah, Georgia, home, one might be challenged to describe Yolanda Jones’ style. She has an eclectic mix of items on display, from crayon-scribbled scraps of paper,...

When Air Force veteran Tim McDonough grabs his special bonsai tree scissors, his mind zeros in on the little branches of the plant he’s about to trim. In the kitchen, the rush of incoming orders...

The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is an omnibus veterans bill, meaning it contains a series of proposals focused on veterans. ...

The needs of post-9/11 service members and veterans are great and growing. Consequently, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has seen a growing number of people registering with the organization. In...

Which Sports Are Part of Warrior Games? Archery Cycling Field Golf Indoor rowing Powerlifting Precision air sports Sitting volleyball Swimming Track Wheelchair basketball Wheelchair rugby rom...

Music has always been a part of Sal Gonzalez’s life. His father gave him his first guitar for his 12th birthday. He loved plucking the strings and writing melodies. Despite describing himself as...

Chris Campbell’s Service After Sacrifice Navy SEAL Chris Campbell only ever knew one calling – to help others. But on Aug. 6, 2011, after nearly 15 years of service, Chris made the ultimate...

First, it was the nose bleeds. Then came the fevers, the unintended weight loss, the racing pulse. Army veteran Angie Peacock knew something was wrong. The symptoms she was experiencing were more...

Some recognize Memorial Day by the seemingly endless commercials for car sales. Some recognize it as a long weekend to gather with friends and family around the barbeque. But what is the meaning...

Military personnel excel at following orders and executing missions. However, many veterans struggle with having a clear direction when transitioning from service, which can lead to increased...