June 21, 2016, by David McCauley - Veterans have problems just like everyone else. Sometimes they get stressed, depressed, or anxious. We don’t talk about it enough though, especially not in the service. Overcoming mental health stigmas and stereotypes is hard no matter what your background in life is. Opening dialogues about disorders and illnesses may be normal in the … [Read more...]
Learn CPR and Save a Life
June 17, 2016, by Jerry Nelson - Ever since 1957 when the military first introduced CPR training, millions of people worldwide have learned the technique to save a life. First taught to troops assigned to the medical corps, it wasn't long before training was incorporated into boot camp regimen. Knowing CPR saves lives and attitudes have changed. In the 1970s ambulance … [Read more...]
An Easy Guide to Finding the Right Addiction Rehab
June 17, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – Many service members, both men and women, struggle with addiction. Some vets may have co-occurring disorders: depression or PTSD. Finding the right addiction rehab for your specific needs can seem daunting. If a veteran you love is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, there is help. Many VA Hospitals have treatment programs – but not … [Read more...]
Limb Loss: How to Cope with Losing an Arm or a Leg
June 15, 2016, by Dixie Somers - Losing an arm or leg makes a huge and permanent impact on your life. In the first few weeks after the loss, it can be difficult to accustom to regular life, and it may even seem like your entire life has been destroyed. While it is a big loss, there are ways to cope. Learn to do Things Differently Losing a limb may make it impossible to do … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Become a Technician in the Military
June 14, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - The electrical engineering field is competitive and you need a lot of experience and education to stand out. Joining as a technician in the military will give you a huge advantage over other engineers. There are some engineering fields, like satellite communications, where one of the very few places to get training is the military. 1. Get … [Read more...]