Vietnam veterans compose a very important proportion of America’s senior citizenry. By now, the average veteran from that era has reached almost 70 years old, and they continue to inspire younger generations with their accomplished legacies. As of this article, there are still greater than six million living veterans of the Vietnam War, including many in the SRQ, Florida area.

In this article, let’s have a quick reflection on what it means to be a Vietnam veteran in 2024.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) stands at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of those who have served in the military. While much attention is rightly given to the care provided directly to veterans, it’s essential to recognize the extensive support the VA extends to the family members of eligible veterans.

The process of recovering from addiction is long and arduous for veterans and civilians alike. Along with the many mental health maladies we’ve discussed (PTSD, depression, etc.), addiction takes its toll in a pronounced way against those who’ve been through difficult military service. Fortunately, there are ways to counter addiction, beginning with these five helpful tips.

We hear it all the time from confused veterans around Florida: the VA benefits process is confusing, stifling, and just plain aggravating. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for many honorable veterans who worked extraordinarily hard, making innumerable sacrifices throughout their military careers.

So, wouldn’t it be nice if someone could simplify and explain the way VA benefits administration works?

Do you know a family member, friend, coworker, or classmate who suffers from the mental turmoil of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

The holiday season is the best time to spread cheer among all your friends, neighbors, family, and even folks you don’t see eye to eye with on everything. As Christmas approaches, one of the most charitable things you can do is extend the merrymaking with the veterans in your community as well.