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Celebrating Veterans Day 2022

October 25, 2022

It’s almost Veterans Day, and we want to talk about some effective ways to celebrate and honor those who dedicated significant time and effort to serving the United States. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to do this whether you visit someone in the hospital, or honor vets in your home or workplace. These are a few ideas to consider as we approach Veterans’ Day this November 11th.

Vanessa Guillen Act Explained

October 10, 2022

In this post, we have to discuss yet another difficult topic, one that affects many military service members. Specifically, we want to examine the recent “I am Vanessa Guillen Act,” which criminalizes sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Video Games & Vets with Mental Health Issues Explained

September 22, 2022

Can video games be a source of recuperation for veterans who have suffered PTSD and other forms of mental illness? While there’s a lot to unpack on the topic, and it depends on the games you play, there is some evidence to support a therapeutic element. We’ll explore some recent research into this topic.

The New PACT Act Promise Has Been Delivered

September 8, 2022

At the risk of sounding cynical, it’s always a relief when politicians come through on their promises and put forth a considerable effort to help those in need. No matter which side of the aisle your politics may fall, there’s no denying that President Joe Biden’s passing of the PACT Act is a major step forward in assisting the ongoing struggles that many veterans are still experiencing.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Veterans: The Wounds We Don’t See

August 19, 2022

Our collective hearts sink every time we see a veteran dealing with a form of disability. It reminds us that no matter how involved and wrapped up we sometimes get in our own lives, there are those who are making sacrifices to ensure our freedom and domestic tranquility as people. Even more tragic are the wounds that we can’t see on the surface. The mental health of our veterans is a growing concern, as is the number of cases involving TBI.

Train for a New Occupation at VRRAP

August 16, 2022

In 2020, the world was thrown upon its axis at the onset of a global pandemic. As many of us began to worry about the outcome, terms such as social distancing and quarantine became the new norm as we adjusted to a world of uncertainty. As a result, many individuals were forced to file for unemployment assistance, and many businesses were forced to close their doors due to the limited customer interactions. As the world has returned to a relative state of normalcy, many people have begun to re-enter the working world. While some have found employment with relative ease, some have encountered difficulty due to skills that are either outdated or limited. Among these are veterans.