A quick glance at the work of US Naval Veteran Rocky Allen tells you that he is a man of extreme talent! What you don’t necessarily see is how much Rocky has overcome to get to this point of self-expression. Rocky Allen served in the US Navy from 2007-2011. His last year of active duty […]
The Fisher House Foundation: A Home Away from Home contributed by Liz Zaczek, Senior Staff Writer As we quickly approach the Memorial Day weekend, the weekend where we remember and honor our country’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country and protecting our freedom, past and present. Our nation’s fallen service […]
Programs That Can Help Veterans Afford a Car Transitioning back to civilian life is often a hard process. You may need to find a place to live, a place to work and struggle to adjust to a new routine. One thing that would make your life easier was if you had a reliable form of […]
In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day here are some links to some creative and relevant blogs written by and for military spouses.
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day aims to highlight the unique sacrifices and unwavering devotion of U.S. military spouses around the world.
VA direct and VA-backed Veterans home loans can help Veterans, service members, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners (and build, improve, or refinance a home).
The lives of military children are marked by a unique culture and set of circumstances, oftentimes making them feel isolated from their non-military counterparts. The sacrifices these children make are easily overshadowed by the experiences of their active-duty family members. But make no mistake – a military kid has an inner strength like no other. […]
It’s no surprise that dogs can soothe us when we feel troubled. But research shows bonding with dogs has positive benefits even on a biological level. Dogs elevate levels of the hormone oxytocin in our bodies, which promotes feelings of trust and well being. Oxytocin also heightens the ability to interpret facial expressions, helps one […]
As a teen, one who attended an all girls private school, I only heard the letters ROTC in passing. We had a neighbor whose son, around my age talked about possibly joining the program at his school. Enter the social media age in the 2000’s and the occasional friend posts photos of their child(ren) participating […]
