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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags" explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms.

Why aren’t veterans joining the American Legion?

Young vets who are raising kids don’t have the time.

How Effective Are PTSD Treatments for Veterans?

Though many treatments for PTSD can alleviate symptoms, veterans continue to meet the criteria for the disorder

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

Why Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day

Military veterans with business ideas attract investors

There might not be a better time to be a military veteran with an idea for a new business. As we celebrated and commemorated our military service members this month, one group of angel investors is looking to help make an even larger commitment to those who have served: They’re going to fund their startups.

Are Community Mental Providers Ready for Military Veterans?

A new RAND Corporation study finds that most community-based mental health providers are not well prepared to take care of the special needs of military veterans and their families. The report was commissioned by United Health Foundation in collaboration with the Military Officers Association of America. RAND researchers surveyed a convenience sample of 522 psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed counselors to determine whether…

The Benefits of Hiring a Military Veteran

It can often be difficult for military veterans to find a job in the civilian world. Making the transition is riddled with various hurdles.

Military Veterans on Staff? Good Business Decision! |

One of the greatest fear’s veterans have when returning home is finding gainful employment. Not just employment, but employment that embraces the skill set they possess and the commitment they have made.

Universal credit is failing military veterans, study finds

Veterans with complex needs report overwhelmingly negative experiences of benefits system

PTSD in Military Veterans: Causes, Symptoms, and Steps to Recovery

Are you a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Learn steps you can take to begin the recovery process and deal with your symptoms.

How to Design Your Life After the Military: Veterans and Design Thinking

When I transitioned out of the Army last year, I was pretty excited about becoming a civilian and re-entering society...

Social Security and Military Veteran Benefits

For you or a loved one, find out about Social Security benefits for military veterans in regards to disability, programs, SSI and credits.

Companies take initiative when hiring military veterans

Military veterans looking for employment know they have much to offer in terms of skills, character traits and dedication to their employer, and companies also are aware of the many attributes veterans have to offer. Military bases are operated like small cities. [...] veterans are trained to excel in any jobs or industry. Bordelon, a U.S. Marines vet, said the company's work environment is the perfect…

Why Trucking is a Safe Bet for Military Veterans

Safety isn't just a buzzword in the trucking industry — it's a lifestyle. It has to be, for a reason more than familiar to military veterans: neglecting safety comes with consequences. Fortunately, veterans transitioning into trucking will find a familiar — and enduring — commitment to safety. The statistics prove it.

The U.S. military veterans who are rescuing Ukraine’s orphans

As most true heroes will tell you, if you can get them to talk about themselves, they are drawn to running toward the fire rather than away from it. Not...

Study finds mental health providers not well prepared to care for military veterans

Most community-based mental health providers are not well prepared to take care of the special needs of military veterans and their families, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation...

This is why you should hire a military veteran

If you are overlooking veterans, you are missing out on these skills.