According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% to 12% of veterans who served in Iraq suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, while 15% of Vietnam veterans suffer from PTSD. While the rate at which veterans are diagnosed differs based on when and where they served time, it’s no secret that veterans and […]
WWII Women Veterans: A Historical Highlight by Liz Zaczek March is dedicated to women’s history so it seems like the perfect time to discuss the role of women in the military during World War II. Reluctant to enter the war when it began in 1939, the United States quickly committed itself to total war after […]
A Veterans Day Salute (2018) Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired) Greetings, friends. As we commemorate this Veterans Day, it is an honor to be able to visit with you on the Military Connection platform. It is an honor to have worn the uniform of the US Army, as well. I was a […]
Veterans Day: Reasons to Observe Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Veterans Day was originally coined as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. It was a commemoration of the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. It didn’t take long for Congress to recognize the need to make this occasion and annual observance, and legislation […]
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is Hiring! The US Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to hire VJO Specialists. VJO – or Veterans Justice Outreach – Specialists are responsible for providing justice-based assistance to veterans in need. The ultimate goal of the VJO program is to assist Veterans who find themselves in the court […]
Military Families Month and the ASYMCA Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso The name says it all – Family Military Month, observed throughout the month of November, is a time for us to remember, honor and applaud Military families. The observation was set in motion in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA and has become a tradition, […]
Freedom Isn’t Free By guest contributor Bethany DeHart As I began to shut the door, the chill from the refrigerated room blew against my skin and created goosebumps that I would be able to feel for the rest of my life. The room was small and the only contents were of which I had just […]
The Healing Power of Art Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Art as therapy. If you’ve seen it in action, you know the life-changing effects it can have on our Brothers & Sisters that struggle. For years, art has been shown to improve interpersonal skills, increase self-awareness, and boost self-esteem. Clinically speaking, this helps reduce tension and […]
The Pentagon Memorial Chapel Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Chapels are a common sight in many military communities, but one in particular holds a very special place for many of us that were serving on September 11, 2001. The Pentagon Memorial Chapel is located at the crash site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Dedicated […]
