October 28, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Healthcare specialists in the military are often referred to as combat medics. Their main job in the army is to provide medical assistance on the field to their injured comrades. Also, they rescue and evacuate fellow, injured soldiers. Also, many work behind the lines or at bases. Here are seven great healthcare positions in the civilian … [Read more...]
Military Family Appreciation Month
It began about two decades ago as part of The Great American Family project. Then in 1996, the Armed Services YMCA expanded Military Family Week, which occurred around Thanksgiving, into Military Family Month, which begins November 1st. Every November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. For this year, here is the Presidential … [Read more...]
Veteran Discusses How Rehab Helped Him Recover From Addiction
October 14, 2016, by Cecelia Johnson - Life can be difficult enough for a veteran. Adjusting to the world back at home comes with plenty of challenges for many even without drug addiction being part of the equation. Sadly, a large number of veterans ultimately turn to drugs and/or alcohol to cope with PTSD and other mental health issues. Social isolation is a common … [Read more...]
Helping a Veteran Loved One with Painkiller Dependence
October 13, 2016, by Dixie Somers - According to a study referenced in a recent US News article, 77 percent of 500 veterans who wound up using heroin transitioned to it after taking prescription painkillers. None of the participants had a history of substance abuse before the study. This dependence on painkillers after military service is not unusual among VA centers today. If … [Read more...]
Military Fashion Clothing: All about Camo Pants
October 7, 2016, by Henry Kingston - Camouflage pants, abbreviated as camo pants, are durable and fashionable clothing that are suitable for women who love the outdoors. Even though they were a reserve for the military and uniformed forces, the public started to wear camo jackets and pants in the 1970s to show their solidarity against the Vietnam War. Popularity of camo pants … [Read more...]