Veterans Airlift Command
Veterans Airlift Command is an incredible organization doing incredibly important work for wounded warriors. Pictured to the left is Walt Fricke whose own experience led him to launch this great cause. Here's a quote from Mr. Fricke from their Website: "I spent six months in a hospital 700 miles from my hometown recovering from combat injuries sustained while flying a helicopter in Vietnam. My healing began in earnest when my family was able to gather the resources to make a trip to visit me." Walt Fricke Founder, Veteran's Airlift Command Veterans Airlift Command provides free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for ...
DAV Charitable Service Trust
Want to help disabled vets, but not sure which charity will deliver the biggest bang for your buck? You can donate to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust with confidence that your money will do a lot of good and that the entire organization is on the up-and-up. Visit them here: DAVCST Charity Navigator gives DAV Charitable Service Trust above average marks with a 4-star rating. Review them here: Charity Navigator rates DAVCST
Able Vets Climb MT Rainier
Montana based Camp Patriot recently sent me some photos taken from their 2008 MT Rainier Summit Climb. Three able vets made it to the summit and while the pics below can't possibly replace being there, it's clear that this was no cake walk! For information on Camp Patriot and their great cause visit: Camp Patriot and follow them on twitter at: twitter.com/camp_patriot Here are a few of the pictures of the group from last year's summit climb which included country music recording artist Keni Thomas and CNN Senior reporter Alex Quade. The able veterans included; Ryan Job, Joey Martinez, and ...
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Over 3 million veterans have been seriously injured in the line of duty. These permanently disabled warriors often come home with life-altering disabilities – stark reminders of the price of freedom. America's disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them... For the first time, America will pay tribute to some of our most courageous heroes – our disabled veterans. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will celebrate those men and women who may be broken in body – but never in spirit. The memorial willbe located on a two-acre site ...
Suicide Primer for Lay People
Not everyone with depression will show every symptom or have them to the same degree. If a person has several or more symptoms, for more than a couple of weeks, consult a doctor or mental health professional right away. While the symptoms specified for all groups below generally characterize major depression, there are other disorders with similar characteristics including: bipolar illness, anxiety disorder, or attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity. Depression is treatable and suicide can be prevented Nearly nine out of ten people with clinical depression can be treated successfully with medications and psychotherapy done together. Where to get help: Family physicians, clinics and health maintenance organizations can provide ...
The Wounded Warrior Mentor Program
The Wounded Warrior Mentor Program matches volunteer mentors with Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed and, in some cases, with follow-on mentors after the soldiers or Marines leave Walter Reed. The program was founded by several members of the West Point Class of 1958 when it became apparent that Wounded Warriors needed more individual attention than the Army was providing. Wounded Warriors often need to be oriented on a new profession and a new life, as well as being counseled on benefits, jobs, educational opportunities, and handling of finances. After Walter Reed, when the Wounded Warriors leave the familiar environment of the hospital ...
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Veterans Airlift Command
Veterans Airlift Command is an incredible organization doing incredibly important work for wounded warriors. Pictured to the left is Walt Fricke whose own experience led him to launch this great cause. Here’s a quote from Mr. Fricke from their Website: “I spent six months in a hospital 700 miles from my hometown recovering from combat injuries sustained while flying a helicopter in Vietnam.... [Read more]
DAV Charitable Service Trust
Want to help disabled vets, but not sure which charity will deliver the biggest bang for your buck? You can donate to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust with confidence that your money will do a lot of good and that the entire organization is on the up-and-up. Visit them here: DAVCST Charity Navigator gives DAV Charitable Service Trust above average marks with a 4-star rating. Review... [Read more]
Able Vets Climb MT Rainier
Montana based Camp Patriot recently sent me some photos taken from their 2008 MT Rainier Summit Climb. Three able vets made it to the summit and while the pics below can’t possibly replace being there, it’s clear that this was no cake walk! For information on Camp Patriot and their great cause visit: Camp Patriot and follow them on twitter at: twitter.com/camp_patriot Here are a few of... [Read more]
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Over 3 million veterans have been seriously injured in the line of duty. These permanently disabled warriors often come home with life-altering disabilities – stark reminders of the price of freedom. America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them… For the first time, America will pay tribute to some of our most courageous... [Read more]
Suicide Primer for Lay People
Not everyone with depression will show every symptom or have them to the same degree. If a person has several or more symptoms, for more than a couple of weeks, consult a doctor or mental health professional right away. While the symptoms specified for all groups below generally characterize major depression, there are other disorders with similar characteristics including: bipolar illness, anxiety... [Read more]
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