Substance Use Disorders Among Military Veterans Contributed by Rosemary Williams, Silvermist Recovery Substance abuse is a significant problem among U.S. military veterans. According to a study published in the journal Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, veterans are more likely to use alcohol and report heavy alcohol use than their non-veteran counterparts.1 The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that alcohol abuse […]
Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Earlier this year, my 12-year-old daughter came home annoyed. She had to write an essay – an “Americanism” essay. I asked her why she was so frustrated. Her topic was specific – “what can you do to help homeless veterans in your community.” She didn’t know where to begin. […]
By Guest Contributor Renee Nickell For 17 years, I had been a stay at home mom and military spouse. My days consisted of homeschooling my kids, chauffeuring, meal-planning, budgeting, making sure life was stable during TDY’s and deployments, and supporting my husband through three college degrees. While these things gave me great fulfillment and […]
By guest contributor Chris Coleman If you’ve ever done any research into the franchising environment, you may have noticed that many franchise companies offer Veterans a discount on their initial investment. Why is that? Well, there are a couple reasons why. First, this is a way for many franchisors to say ‘thank you’ for […]
By guest contributor Will Katz It has been my honor and pleasure to work with many veterans who have started small businesses. Over the years, I’ve noticed that people with military experience tend to be excellent entrepreneurs. Why would that be the case? Well, I don’t know this for certain, but I would imagine […]
Obtaining your VA Benefits can sometimes be a slow and arduous process. There are more than 12 million Veterans over the age of 65. These Veterans, who have served in WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and to Iraq and Afghanistan, are often battling for the benefits they deserve and […]
Aging Gracefully in the VA: Collecting Disability Benefits in Your Golden Years Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso There are over 76 million baby boomers in the United States. Over 10 million of those baby boomers are Veterans. When you include the Silent and Greatest Generations, you are looking at nearly 15 million Veterans who have reached […]
Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts relating to the job search. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment assistance topics.) Career fairs, hiring events, job fairs, career expos…whatever you might call them, if you’ve looked for a job anytime recently, you’ve probably been to one. […]
Remembering George H. W. Bush Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso He has returned to Washington, DC for one last visit before his final resting place. He has been visited by many, including his faithful service dog, Sully, who has sat in empathetic mourning in front of his flag-draped casket. Flags across our country fly at half-mast […]
The Job Search: Dressing for Success Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is the first in a series of posts relating to the job search. Check back every Friday for observations on a variety of employment assistance topics.) You know what they say…you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Whether it’s […]
