Tour a tiny house in VCP Village—Kansas City and experience "housing with dignity."
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One hundred years on from the end of the first world war, a group of veterans in Dorset are torn between their pride in their military careers and their anger over the lack of psychological support provided to them by the Ministry of Defence.
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a difficult and scary transition. These things worked for me. Dr.
African Americans volunteered in large numbers for the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. For some, the color line among troops blurred quickly in battle, but many still faced discrimination when they returned home.
Host Val Zavala brings you the story of Angie Peacock, an Army veteran who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and sexual assault. Peacock talks about overcoming the various stages of her life while coping with addiction, depression, and a failed marriage.
A female veteran is reminding people that women are veterans too after being her service was not recognized many times over the years, even in areas where veterans are recognized.
Janessa Goldbeck was an out, gay woman when she joined the Marines—but the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was still in place, forcing her to hide her true self from others. After its official repeal, Goldbeck was able to educate others about LGBTQ issues.
3.5 year-old Emmet has an unusual friendship with his neighbor, 89.5 year-old Erling. The two are nearly inseparable. You always hope that a tale such as this one will result in a happy ending, but life just isn't that simple . . .
David Shade discovered how powerful the relationship between humans and dogs can be and asks a very simple question that may help veterans returning to civilan life. He came back from Afghanistan in 2007, having served as a paratrooper in the United States Army, earning a Purple Heart for valor.
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In 1968, Edward Veaudry was drafted to the US ARMY and during his service he transported over 400 deceased GI’s to Saigon where they were taken home to US soil.
Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for Veterans who suffered face injuries during World War I.