Army veteran Lynn Rolf III, and Boomer, his dog. Rolf was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq. Lynn Rolf III owns a lot of guns, but only one makes him stop and think whenever he sees it. “I’ve had conversations with one of my pistols numerous times about how … [Read more...]
Veteran motorcycle club raises money for struggling veterans on Memorial Day
By Luke Burdsall| May 27, 2019 at 5:48 PM CDT - Updated May 27 at 5:59 PM MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) - According the U.S. census, right now there are over 18 million veterans in the united states. While Memorial Day is one to reflect and remember those who have fallen for our freedom, a … [Read more...]
Veterans in Burn Pit Registry helping fellow Vets
Helping researchers understand the effects of exposure to burn pits An overall goal of scientific research on groups such as Veterans is generalizability—the measure of how well the research findings and conclusions from a sample population can be extended to the larger population. It is … [Read more...]
Scientists study how service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD
Orlando — To say retired Army Sgt. Carlos Cruz depends heavily on his service dog, Hannah, is an understatement. Cruz was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from service in northern Afghanistan where he hunted for enemy explosive devices. He acquired … [Read more...]
A U.S. Army Tweet Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Got An Agonizing Response
A soldier walks with his family following a 2011 ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, for soldiers from the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry 3rd Brigade, who returned home from deployment in Iraq.Erich Schlegel/AP Updated at 7:13 p.m. The U.S. Army issued a tweet ahead of Memorial Day weekend with a … [Read more...]
Trump Takes Credit for Veterans Healthcare Program That Started Under Obama
The president and his secretary of veterans affairs are “distorting the facts” ByPETER WADE According to a fact check by the Associated Press, President Trump and his Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie are purposely taking credit for improvements made to a … [Read more...]
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