facing veterans of all ages and from many theaters of combat. The list is long and can include; trying to find employment after service‚ transitioning from service‚ dealing with injuries sustained while in service as well as many mental health issues. Depression and substance abuse as well as PTSD are something many returning veterans deal with on a daily basis. The list of social issues facing many veterans could go on and on and many Americans do not know or understand why so many veterans have
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Veterans Essay In Jeff Miller’s eyes‚ “the willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” I agree with Jeff and it is my firm belief that the Veteran Affairs (VA) should extend their support services to veterans and this service should be provided forever. I believe this because veterans have done more than enough to deserve this care‚ also they can still be active in the work force in some way. Also‚ currently not enough
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The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs administers programs to aid Alabama’s military veterans and families‚ and provides free assistance and advocacy for Alabama veterans seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Alabama has a long history of caring for its military veterans‚ dating from the Civil War. In 1927 Alabama established the State Service Commission to assist veterans with claiming benefits and other services for which their military service made them eligible.
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Veterans Essay What a veteran means to me is someone who is brave ‚strong‚ and courageous. I have a few veterans in my family. They have been through alot. They have spent time away from their hometown in different states that they have been stationed at. It is hard having them away‚ but it is even harder for them. Let me tell you about my perspective on things. A veteran is someone who was very brave. Going to war comes with the fear of death or getting severely injured. Veterans ‚ of
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Veterans’ healthcare benefits date back to the year 1636 when pilgrims coming to the “new world” met Pequot Indians‚ prompting them to pass a law saying veterans would be supported by the colony. The first trace of healthcare benefits was when the Continental Congress of 1766 encouraged new recruits to enlist in the military by promising a pension and free healthcare to retired and disabled veterans (VA History). Today‚ the idea is still there‚ but there is a fair amount of bureaucratic red tape
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these veterans defending Americans of the United States in past wars‚ we may not be free right now. These men and women risk their lives to our freedom‚ and this took a great deal of bravery and sacrifice. Many veterans even died‚ and I have seen on the news where many more are still dying‚ and families are losing their loved ones. It is very sad that many people choose to risk their lives‚ but they knew the risks and felt it was their duty and honor to fight on our behalf. So what is a veteran to
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people who can be consider as homeless especially in big cities such as Kuala Lumpur‚ Malacca and Johor Bharu. There are many causes which may lead an individual becomes homeless either external or internal. However‚ it depends on how they can manage their life and try to living outside the homeless group. According to the Homeless World Cup (2015)‚ the last time a global survey was attempt by the United Nations in 2005 an estimated 100 million people were homeless worldwide and as many as 1 billion
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on your feet. This is how a lot of people become homeless. Some people need help so they sit on the side of Walmart‚ Maverik‚ or any place they think would be a good spot to hold a sign up summarizing their life story in a few words. A lot of people are willing to give them some help by handing them some left over change they had. Elko has a great community and that’s why a lot of people around here are willing to help others out. When the homeless get enough money they go out and buy some food. There’s
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ary experiences to share. 8. The Department of Veterans Affairs Local VA facilities — medical centers‚ regional benefits offices and national cemeteries — can serve as sources of information and speakers for Veterans Day programs. They c an also provide contact with local veterans service organizations and arrange visits‚ tour s and other special programs for students. To contact your local VA facilities‚ look under Department of Veterans Affairs in the Federal Government listings in the
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the Los Angeles council agreeing that there should be a law limiting homeless people’s belongings to what can fit in a trash bin. This would force the homeless people to throw away large portions of their belongings to benefit the city from not having “trash” on the streets. According to the L.A. times‚ the legislation California believes that this law will “limit storage on sidewalks‚ parkways‚ and alleys citywide to what homeless people can fit in a 60-gallon container‚ about the size of a city recycling
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