Swords to Plowshares’ 12th Annual Veterans Day Dinner, Profiles of Courage
On November 6th at Moscone West in San Francisco, we will create a moving tribute to those who have traveled the difficult road from combat to community and ensure that as our veterans return from war, we give them opportunities to ease their transition into civilian life.
At Swords to Plowshares’ 12th Annual Dinner, Profiles of Courage, we get an intimate look into the journey of our veterans, and how Swords to Plowshares helped them along the way. READ MORE »
Experts Gather for Second Annual NMFA Youth Initiatives Summit “Research, Policy, Action”
For Immediate Distribution
Contact:
Michelle Joyner
703-931-6632
publicrelations@nmfa.org
http://www.nmfa.org/
ALEXANDRIA, VA October 28, 2008 — Last Wednesday, The National Military Family Association (NMFA) hosted its second Youth Summit: “Research, Policy, Action.” READ MORE »
Coming Home Project Upcoming Events
Treating The Invisible Injuries of War
Live, Interactive Video Teleconferences.
A collaboration among the Coming Home Project, UCSF and UCTV.
Attend in person, watch and participate live on the internet or TV, or view the programs once they are archived.
For more information, as it’s available, visit http://www.cominghomeproject.net
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MARINE CORPS MARATHON FORWARD IN IRAQ KICKS OFF START TO “THE PEOPLE’S MARATHON”
150 Run in Iraq for the Fallen and Raise Funds to Help TAPS Support the Families Left Behind
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2008
WASHINGTON – On the other side of the globe, the Marine Corps Marathon will get an early start on October 26th as “Marine Corps Marathon Forward” kicks off the well-known “People’s Marathon” in Al Asad, Iraq.
Catching up with ONE Freedom
ONE Freedom 2008 Update | By Elizabeth Hawkins, Executive Director
ONE Freedom training programs continue to go well and are garnering attention from every branch of service due to the non-stigmatizing, self-empowerment message we offer. We also have an amazing training team made up of specialists from the military and civilian sectors all with a shared vision of
changing the way warriors reintegrate.
Catching Up With Project Victory
Project Victory is a rehabilitation and community reintegration program created to help military service members who have sustained a mild to severe traumatic brain injury. In October 2007, five soldiers from Fort Polk Louisiana entered Project Victory and set into motion a program that has gained the trust and respect of the injured soldiers and veterans, their families and commanding officers.
The success of Project Victory can be attributed to the dedication and professionalism of the staff and their ability to identify the needs of each soldier and veteran and together chart a holistic course for recovery. READ MORE »
“Making It Home” – NY Times Article Highlights Homes for Our Troops
NY Times | October 9, 2008
By LESLIE KAUFMAN
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa.
SIX weeks after James Fair, a 22-year-old combat engineer, began serving in Iraq in the fall of 2003, he detonated a homemade bomb while walking away from a barbed wire fence he had just erected near Falluja. He lost his eyesight and both arms below the elbows, and sustained brain injuries.
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“Veterans, Alone Together, Share Stories They Can’t Tell You” – NY Times Article Highlights Vets4Vets
NY Times | October 6, 2008
By LAWRENCE DOWNES
The war on terror, which has now lasted longer than World War II, is producing a growing family of combat veterans. It’s a disconnected family, large and far-flung, but close in ways that battle-tested soldiers always are.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation Highlighted in USA Today
VFW Foundation was highlighted in USA Today on the October 7th “Sharing in the USA” special section. Approximately 70 charities were chosen nationally and selected based on fundraising and administrative efficiency. The VFW Foundation is one of two charities listed in the Missouri section. The foundation’s mission is to manage and distribute resources to support veterans, active-duty personnel, the National Guard and Reserves, their families and communities.
