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Nature Is Proving to Be Awesome Medicine for PTSD

By Yasmin Anwar — 2018

The awe we feel in nature can dramatically reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to UC Berkeley research that tracked psychological and physiological changes in war veterans and at-risk inner-city youth during white-water rafting trips.

Read on news.berkeley.edu

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Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors (Updated Edition)

An official, up-to-date government manual that covers everything from VA life insurance to survivor benefits. Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The US Department of Veterans Affairs

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Combat to College: Applying the Military Mentality to the Classroom—How to Succeed as a Student Veteran

Combat to College is the book for veterans who need to win the college battle. Veterans must utilize the unique skills and discipline gained in the military to succeed in higher education.

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The GI Bill: A New Deal for Veterans (Pivotal Moments in American History)

On rare occasions in American history, Congress enacts a measure so astute, so far-reaching, so revolutionary, it enters the language as a metaphor. The Marshall Plan comes to mind, as does the Civil Rights Act. But perhaps none resonates in the American imagination like the G.I. Bill.

Glenn Altschuler, Stuart Blumin

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The Acquittal of God: A Theology for Vietnam Veterans

Many Vietnam veterans felt and, in fact, still feel rejected by their God and the church and betrayed by their nation and even their families.

Uwe Siemon-Netto

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Inside Veterans Row: Homeless Vets Outside Los Angeles's VA

Most have of us have seen the unsettling images of American flags fastened to the outside of tents at a homeless encampment called "Veteran's Row" in Los Angeles. Rob Reynolds's passion is to support homeless veterans navigate services to get the help they need.

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BraveHeARTS Veteran Art Therapy Program – Training Emerging Artists from our United States Veterans

Through a partnership between the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Art Therapy Program and The Armory Art Center, Veterans have participated in free therapeutic art classes with Armory Instructors and Therapists.

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Atomic Veterans Were Silenced for 50 Years. Now, They're Talking.

After more than four decades of forced silence, some of the last surviving atomic soldiers share their unfathomable experiences of the atomic bomb tests in the 1950s. "The Atomic Soldiers" was directed by Morgan Knibbe.

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Forgiveness Ceremony: Veterans Kneel at Standing Rock

At Standing Rock Reservation, veterans take a knee before indigenous leaders and ask forgiveness on behalf of the United States. Featuring Leonard Crow Dog and Wesley Clark, Jr.

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How to Return Home: The Buddha on the Battlefield: Judah Pollack at TEDxRockCreekPark

Working with US Army combat veterans for over three years Judah Pollack discusses his insight that resiliency is a product of communities, of human networks. The culture of the Army is less accepting of traditional therapy. But the culture is built on the power of soldiers supporting each other.

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How It Feels To Be A Muslim American Military Veteran

Soldiers who identify as Muslim have fought in every major US conflict since the Revolutionary War.

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