VA police officer Anthony Harris was driving home when he saw a man on a bridge, ready to jump. He talked him down and saved his life.
Purple Heart Veteran Thornell Billingslea served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade. As we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, VA says to all Vietnam Veterans, “Welcome Home.”
For mental health providers, understanding cultural impacts and service-related experiences can create a safe environment for assessment and treatment for Vets with PTSD or at high-risk for suicide.
A Seattle based Black Veterans support group helps Veterans with mental health conditions by strengthening community bonds. It’s about the importance of staying connected with each other and friends.
Dreams for Veterans: Helping make final dreams of terminally ill Veterans come true across the nation. From Pearl Harbor to TV stars, program is a last wish fulfilled, bringing comfort and closure.
Unfortunately, post-9/11 unemployment among Veterans is in the double digits. In order to counter this, VA partners with the US Department of Energy.