New Veterans Hit Hard by Economic Crisis - Features USA Cares and Operation Homefront
New York Times
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ | November 17, 2008
Photo by Chip Litherland for The New York Times
After a mortar sent Andrew Spurlock hurtling off a roof in Iraq, ending his Army career in 2006, the seasoned infantryman set aside bitterness over his back injury and began to chart his life in storybook fashion: a new house, a job as a police officer and more children.
Sentinels of Freedom: Keeping Watch Over America’s Sentries
US Army News | Nov 03, 2008BY Carrie McLeroy
Mike Conklin is a man on a mission. After one of his three Army Ranger sons was wounded in Iraq in 2003, he committed to do something palpable to help severely wounded servicemen and women. “I thought to myself, I can do more than put a yellow ribbon magnet on my car, and I should.” READ MORE »
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 »
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.
