WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 9, 2014) - Now is the time for qualified Soldiers to apply for the Army's Broadening Opportunity Program, said Joel Strout, the program manager. Deadlines are coming up quickly for programs starting next year. The first deadline is next month. It often takes people longer than expected to get their applications prepared, he added. For … [Read more...]
The Devastating Impact of Toxic Burn Pits
September 8, 2014 - The military has a responsibility to dispose of a wide array of materials, some of them hazardous, when they evacuate their bases. Several defense companies were contracted to make sure that this was done responsibly in Afghanistan and Iraq between the time periods of 2003 and 2013. Unfortunately, many of these companies failed to do their job. In … [Read more...]
25 Years of PTSD Research, Education and Technology Provides Mental Health Care for Veterans
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) celebrates its 25th anniversary. “We are extremely proud of the Center’s work over the last 25 years,” said Interim Under Secretary for Health Dr. Carolyn Clancy. “VA will continue to study, create awareness, … [Read more...]
VA Rallies Community Support for Veterans During Suicide Prevention Month
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, WASHINGTON - One small act could save the life of a Veteran or Servicemember in crisis - that’s the inspiration behind “The Power of 1” campaign. The campaign will launch this September during Suicide Prevention Month and is a joint project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense … [Read more...]
McDonald Announces the Start of a National Recruitment Effort to Bring Medical Professionals to VA
September 2, 2014, WASHINGTON - Speaking to a crowd of medical students, residents and faculty at Duke University’s School of Medicine, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald today launched a recruiting initiative aimed at bringing the best and brightest health professionals to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) which will ultimately expand access to care … [Read more...]