Aftermath of war

Gamers Supporting Veterans Through Wounded Warrior Project

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Those same games can now help communities support wounded veteran's transition to civilian life.

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  • Those same games can now help communities support wounded veteran's transition to civilian life.
  • Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently launched WWP Play, an opportunity to help support the veterans charity's mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.
  • Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America's injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities.
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Where to Find Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts This Weekend

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Some restaurants will offerfree meals for veterans, while others do buy-one-get-one-freedeals or free appetizers with the purchase of a full meal.

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  • Some restaurants will offerfree meals for veterans, while others do buy-one-get-one-freedeals or free appetizers with the purchase of a full meal.
  • Head to The Real Deal , for the full list of the restaurants, stores and dates for Veterans Day deals .
  • Here are several highlights for Veterans Day deals on meals, retailers and services.
  • Military and veterans get one free donut and small coffee on Veterans Day.

What Does "Veteran Friendly" Really Mean?

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

It's also a good time to recognize the many companies that make the extra effort to hire that latter group.

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  • It's also a good time to recognize the many companies that make the extra effort to hire that latter group.
  • In particular, three military- and veteran-friendly organizations help ease transition for service members from the military to industry.
  • So, what does it mean for companies to be friendly to military personnel and veterans?
  • In general, a company is "veteran friendly" if it takes deliberate action to recruit, hire, train, and retain military personnel or veterans.

University of Phoenix Survey Finds Veterans are Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Counseling than Active-Duty Military Members

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --University of Phoenix today announced survey findings regarding veterans and active-duty service members' perceptions about mental health.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --University of Phoenix today announced survey findings regarding veterans and active-duty service members' perceptions about mental health.
  • Only 30 percent of veterans have sought or considered mental health counseling compared to 72 percent of military personnel currently serving.
  • Old stereotypes and stigmas associated with mental health counseling might be preventing veterans from actually acquiring the help they need.
  • Active-duty military personnel are more open to seeking mental health counseling than previous generations of veterans.

Texas Judge and Sheriff Create Specialized Treatment Program for Incarcerated Veterans

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The VALOR Program provides Veteran-specific services and programming for offenders who need a supervised, intensive, and structured mental health/addiction treatment program to successfully reintegrate into civilian society.

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  • The VALOR Program provides Veteran-specific services and programming for offenders who need a supervised, intensive, and structured mental health/addiction treatment program to successfully reintegrate into civilian society.
  • The program was created by Judge John Roach of the North Texas Veterans Court.
  • "While presiding over Veterans Court I realized that there was a gap in services for Veterans who become incarcerated," Roach said.
  • In the VALOR program, detained Veterans are housed together, mimicking the unit structure familiar to Veterans.

Military.com Features 2018 Veterans Day Deals and Discounts

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

All restaurant offerings are listed on the Military.com Veterans Day Discounts center .

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  • All restaurant offerings are listed on the Military.com Veterans Day Discounts center .
  • Dining isn't the only way to take advantage of Veterans Day discounts.
  • Home Depot , which offers a year-round 10 percent discount to active duty and retirees, is extending that discount to all veterans on Veterans Day.
  • Military.com also features a list of Veterans Day events .

Westgate Resorts To Give Away 1,500 Free Vacations To U.S. Military Families

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations to U.S. military personnel beginning Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. EST at www.WestgateSalutes.com .

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations to U.S. military personnel beginning Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. EST at www.WestgateSalutes.com .
  • Since initiating the giveaway eight years ago, Westgate has provided more than 25,000 free nights to eligible military personnel and their families on Veterans Day.
  • The 1,500 free vacations are for military members who have deployed to a combat zone, combat veterans, Gold Star families and their immediate family members.
  • In addition to the 1,500 free vacations for military families , Westgate Resorts will offer a special 25 percent discount for all U.S. military veterans valid for travel by 11/14/19.

Veteran Owned Business Project Surpasses 30,000 Member Milestone

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Friday, November 2, 2018

MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Owned Business (VOB) recently announced that membership has surpassed 30,000 members just in time for National Veteran Small Business Week ( #VeteransSmallBusinessWeek ) and a few days prior to VOB's 10th Anniversary (Veterans Day 2018; #VeteransDay2018).

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  • MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Owned Business (VOB) recently announced that membership has surpassed 30,000 members just in time for National Veteran Small Business Week ( #VeteransSmallBusinessWeek ) and a few days prior to VOB's 10th Anniversary (Veterans Day 2018; #VeteransDay2018).
  • Veteran Owned Business is a free online portal that helps businesses owned by prior military members share their products and services with purchasing departments around the country as well as with fellow veterans and everyday consumers.
  • Since launching on Veterans Day 2008, the Veteran Owned Business Project has grown from a simple online directory to a comprehensive network with over 30,000 members nationwide and over 300,000 supporters.
  • More information about the Veteran Owned Business Project can be found by visiting VeteranOwnedBusiness.com or by calling their toll-free number at (877) 862-5478.

"Lionhearted", National Collaboration Honoring Courage of Veterans, Debuts in Observance of Veterans Day

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Friday, November 2, 2018

Lionhearted started as a small project to chronicle veteran stories for Veterans Day and grew organically due to the strong veteran community.

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  • Lionhearted started as a small project to chronicle veteran stories for Veterans Day and grew organically due to the strong veteran community.
  • Twenty-two veterans' stories are featured in video, art and on a website dedicated to this project, and captured in a 24-minute documentary film to be presented at the Smithsonian's Veterans Day Film Festival on November 11.
  • "It is designed to help civilians understand what veterans go through, so they'll be better able to support the unseen battles veterans face each day."
  • Artist Shawn Ganther , an Air Force veteran, created one-of-a-kind artistic renditions of each of the veterans' stories on Safariland hard armor plates.

Sunshine Coast, Leading British Columbia Alcohol, Drug, PTSD & Trauma Treatment Center, Announces Website Upgrades for Fall 2018

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Friday, November 2, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sunshine Coast Health Centre ( https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/ ), one of the top Centres in British Columbia for drug, alcohol, trauma, and PTSD treatment, is proud to announce an ambitious program of upgrades to its website for fall 2018.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sunshine Coast Health Centre ( https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/ ), one of the top Centres in British Columbia for drug, alcohol, trauma, and PTSD treatment, is proud to announce an ambitious program of upgrades to its website for fall 2018.
  • "Our website is often the first point of contact with persons suffering from addiction as well as trauma and/or PTSD," explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer.
  • PTSD is a growing problem throughout Canada, and many clients come to the Centre as one of Canada's leading programs of PTSD therapy.
  • The upgrades across the website seek to showcase this methodology across problems, whether those be drug addiction, alcohol dependency, or trauma and/or PTSD.