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September 2015 Issue of the Veterans Advisory News. Read more [...] Chicago Vets Newsletter September 2015
The September 2015 Chicago Vets Newsletter is here. Read more [...] A Female Veteran With PTSD – PTSD Impact on Being a Parent
About 8% of the U.S. population will have PTSD at some point in their lives (around 8 million adults during a given year). For veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, those numbers climb to about 20%. Symptoms of PTSD for anyone who has experienced a trauma include nightmares and flashbacks to trauma, anger, jumpiness, depression, and alcohol or substance abuse. Read more [...]
Casting Military Veterans Guys Grocery Games (Food Network Show)
"Guys Grocery Games" on the Food Network are currently gearing up to cast the new season and hoping to meet the best of the best chefs from around the country. Read more [...] VVA Chapter 311 Newsletter
Download a copy of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311 September/October 2015 Edition Newsletter Read more [...] IG Report: 300,000 Veterans Died While Waiting for Health Care at VA
More than 300,000 American military veterans likely died while waiting for health care -- and nearly twice as many are still waiting -- according to a new Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general report. Read more [...]
IG: Investigations of military child deaths flawed
In a review of how the military investigates child deaths, the Pentagon's Inspector General found that 71 percent of criminal probes of child fatalities were flawed because investigators did not follow all required procedures, according to a new IG report. Read more [...]
Naval Station Great Lakes September 2015 Fun Times is now available
Download the Naval Station Great Lakes September 2015 Fun Times. Read more [...] Housing community for homeless veterans opens doors
HINES, Ill. (August 20, 2015) — Representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, local dignitaries, Veterans from all branches of the military, dedicated investors, the media, and members of many areas of the development team gathered today to mark the opening of Freedom’s Path at Hines, an affordable housing facility for homeless and disabled Veterans. Read more [...] White Sox Game Night September 11 2015
The White Sox have dedicated Friday, September 11th to all those that serve and protect our Country. On this special day, the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all past and present members of the military, law enforcement, and fire protection, their families, supporters and friends. Read more [...] Free Yoga Classes | Aug. 19 – Sept. 16
Free Yoga Classes @ the Community Center 2007 Virginia Ave Great Lakes, IL 60088. Ms. Katherine Foster will be hosting class every Wednesday from 8/19 through 9/16 from 6 pm to 6:45 pm. For questions and to RSVP for class, please contact Katherine @ Katherine.Foster@my.rfums.org Read more [...] FROM WASHINGTON: News for the Enlisted, August 17, 2015
With Congress out of town, news on legislative issues is slow, but there are other items we hope will be of interest to you. There’s a new claim that the VA is denying health care to combat veterans because of a computer error, there’s a way you might be able to get free tickets to some event you’d like to attend, and the VA has announced new training programs. Read more [...]