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VA Watchdog News
WILL NSA CYBERSECURITY PUT AN END TO GOV WHISTLEBLOWERS -- 07-04-2009
Homeland Security officials say the NSA program, Einstein 3, will scrutinize data going to or from government systems.17 MALE VETERANS WITH BREAST CANCER TIED TO LEJEUNE -- 07-04-2009
"This male breast cancer cluster is a smoking gun. You just can't ignore it. You don't need science to tell you something is wrong."ATTORNEY GETS TWO YEARS FOR BRIBING VA EMPLOYEE -- 07-03-2009
Attorney paid VA employee more than 45,000 dollars for steering contracts to his companies.FEDERAL JURY SAYS VA MUST PAY FOR RETALIATION -- 07-03-2009
A federal jury decided the VA retaliated against four employees and awarded them 3.73 million in damages.NOTHING TO SHOW AFTER 4 MILLION SPENT AT AUSTIN BRAIN LAB -- 07-03-2009
VA Whistleblower - "What really pisses me off is that nobody has been held accountable for the waste, fraud, and mismanagement ... "VA WON'T TALK ABOUT COMPENSATION FOR INFECTED VETERANS -- 07-03-2009
VA has made no offer of any special compensation and won't comment about any potential benefit beyond continuing to provide medical care.TAMMY DUCKWORTH - FROM ANGRY VETERAN TO VA SHILL -- 07-02-2009
A nice title and a good salary have turned Tammy Duckworth into the VA's "yes-woman."BODY OF HOMELESS VET FOUND AT MURFREESBORO VA -- 07-02-2009
The veteran may have had mental and alcohol problems, but the death is being ruled accidental.AKAKA DOESN'T USE VA, BUT OFFERS LEFT-HANDED ENDORSEMENT -- 07-02-2009
Senate Vets' Chair - "It's not that I don't want to use the VA system ... "CNN GETS CONFIDENTIAL DoD MEMO ON TROOP PROBLEMS -- 07-02-2009
"The wounded expressed concern that ... they were stigmatized and treated as lesser Soldiers for being wounded, ill, or injured."Music
Medical College of Wisconsin Announce Grant to Dryhootch
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Medical College of WI awards Dryhootch a Community Health Grant
Acknowledges needs of Peer to Peer Support to
Returning War Veterans
Through the grant, Dryhootch is finishing our Mobile Canteen that will serve as our outreach into the community. It will serve as our coffeehouse on wheels, a place to conduct surveys of veterans and to provide information to troops, veterans, and family on programs and benefits they may not be aware they are entitled to.
The grant will not allow any funding for the building of the Dryhootch Center, so fund raising continues for this meeting places.
Look for our Mobile Canteen, or invite us to your Chapter, Post or community event.
Building a Dryhootch Begins
Help Us Build Our First Dryhootch on the VA Grounds in Milwaukee
We Need Your Help in opening the first Dryhootch
The Dryhootch will consist of a coffee shop on the first floor, with meeting rooms for veteran’s organizations, counseling groups, etc. in the lower level. We will also partner with the Vet Center and the Milwaukee VA Mental Health staff to bring peer to peer counseling for our new brother and sister returning from the Mideast, as well as those veterans suffering from previous wars and service. This building is located in the historic Soldiers Home District on the Milwaukee VA grounds. We will be occupying areas that have been unused for years and require renovation in order to open. We will open in phases that consist of a) the renovation of the old Post Office for the permanent coffee house and b) outdoor reflection patio and meeting areas. Help Us Help Them!
Welcome to the Dryhootch
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A Place for Veterans to Reconnect
Veterans, friends, and family, share a cup of coffee, lattes, sodas, juices, and stories. Join the camaraderie of others who've been where you've been; who share that special bond of serving their country and have felt the daily toll of being in harm’s way. - see more - |
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Dryhootch Coffee is a Social Place
Where one can come and meet old buddies, make new friends, share stories, and remember and salute those who did not make it home. Where a great cup of Java and good friends bring back the good memories , great stories while you enjoy some jazz, poetry, or a good movie. It's a great place and time to reflect and laugh again.- see more - |
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Dryhootch Coffee is a Healing Place
Dryhootch Coffee is safe place where the troubles, fears, and worries of service and sacrifice can be addressed. Learn skills on how to cope and how to deal with the memories that won't go away. Groups on addictions, PTSD, and family involvement are available in a warm and inviting atmosphere that promotes healing and reflection. Information by vets, for vets, on what government programs are available to help you, your family, or a friend. - see more - |
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IIf you can't visit us in person, become part of our community online. Share your stories, submit your articles, write a blog, get involved. The best way for our troops to deal with the trauma of war is help from those who have been there.
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Events
July 5
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Summerfest Military Day
July 5, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm – Summerfest Grounds
Join us on Sunday Afternoon as we take our truck and information to the Military Appreciation Day!
Organized by Dryhootch | Type: military, day, dryhootch, outreach
July 18
Saturday
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Lao-Hmong National Celebration
July 18, 2009 all day – Timmerman Airfield Milwaukee
Join us at this fund raiser at the Lao-Hmong National Celebration to be held at Timmerman Field in Milwaukee. Lets honor the Lao-Hmong who fought as Americas Ally in the Secret War in Laos. They lo...
Organized by Dryhootch | Type: fundraiser
July 19
Sunday
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Cookout for the US Army 1152nd Transportation Co. & Families
July 19, 2009 from 10am to 1pm – Silver Spring Armory
Join us to serve brats & burgers to the US Army 1152nd Transportation Co & their families. Some of the unit heads off to duty later this year, so lets show them we appreciate their efforts ...
Organized by Dryhootch | Type: picnic
July 23
Thursday
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American Legion WI State Convention
July 23, 2009 at 9pm to July 26, 2009 at 4pm – Wyndham Hotel, Milwaukee
Help us raise awareness as we take our Mobile Canteen to the State of Wisconsin American Legion convention goers. Please sign up to serve as information hosts for Dryhootch.
Photos
Blog Posts
Welcome back home, brother!
This weekend, I myself will experience a very special reconnection to a Veteran - my brother. Allan Frank Veierstahler, who lives in Killeen, Tx., is coming home to Milwaukee on July 3rd to celebrate July 4th with us. I have not seen Allan for many years - but know this reconnecting will… Continue
Posted by Sister AnnCatherine Veierstahler on July 1, 2009 at 3:25pm
My Favorite Time of the Week
Posted by vera roddy on June 7, 2009 at 8:28pm
Vets Journey Home - weekend retreat for emotional healing Milwaukee July 31-Aug 2
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Watch the video about Vets Journey Home
The program is free to veterans.
I would be happy to talk with you about the program - please call me at the Center for Creative Learning 414-374-5433 or email me at p… Continue
Posted by Patricia Clason on June 6, 2009 at 8:00pm
Searching for Something . . .
Posted by D on May 6, 2009 at 11:33am
Forum
First National Day re PTSD
PTSD is the silent killer and destroyer of lives of any other weapon of war to us veterans. It is estimated that 2-3x the number of Vietnam Veterans died after the war from PTSD, suicide, etc then ...
Started by Bob Jun 23.
What Color is PTSD? 13 Replies
What color is PTSD. The American Legion uses the red poppy, the Vietnam Vets pick the "orange blossom" from agent orange fame. What color is PTSD? What flower/poppy can we use to take to events and...
Started by Bob. Last reply by Tom Williams Jun 23.
PTSD and Aussie troops 2 Replies
G/day, our organization has targeted young australian and new zealand military personnel to assist them and their families. We are finding around 30-40% of troops returning from deployment sufferin...
Started by john jarrett. Last reply by john jarrett Feb 11.
RAND Report finds One In Five Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Suffer from PTSD or Major Depression
An April 2008 RAND Report states: Nearly 20 percent of military service members who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan — 300,000 in all — report symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder or m...
Tagged: Report, Rand, study, PTSD
Started by Bob Sep. 28, 2008.
When They Come Home, what will we do?
This is the first discussion to kick off hopefully many that will speak to what we can do to help those returning from war, struggling with PTSD, and the baggage of other problems that comes along ...
Started by Bob Jul. 25, 2008.
National Headlines PTSD
A Deception, and a Reluctance to Ask Questions
A charismatic man claiming to be an Iraq veteran had a high profile in Colorado before being exposed as a fraud. Counseling Was Ordered for Soldier in Iraq Shooting
Sgt. John M. Russell had fallen into debt, his father said, and was in trouble with his commanding officer before he killed five people on Monday at Camp Liberty in Iraq.Counseling Was Ordered for Soldier in Iraq Shooting
Sgt. John M. Russell had fallen into debt, his father said, and was in trouble with his commanding officer before he killed five people on Monday at Camp Liberty in Iraq. At the Front, When Veterans Come Home
Veterans centers created for those returning from an earlier war are pressed into duty to serve those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Counting the Walking Wounded
The military estimates of the mental damage from war are too low because the method used to determine the count is flawed.PTSD and the Purple Heart
The military should fully honor soldiers suffering from injuries unseen, but bestowing them with a medal intended for those who shed blood in war is not the answer.Purple Heart Is Ruled Out for Traumatic Stress
The decision ends hope of recent war veterans who have the condition that the medal could honor their sacrifice.A Focus on Violence by Returning G.I.’s
The Army is reviewing whether combat trauma played a role in killings by soldiers in Colorado.Survival Guide for Veterans
A book by veterans and lawyers may help a new generation of soldiers find benefits within a daunting bureaucracy.Help Is on the Way
A new advertising campaign may help troubled veterans come in from the cold and piercingly lonely environment of post-wartime stress.We Need Your Support . . .
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PTSD News
Families should watch for signs a veteran is repressing emotions (Queens Chronicle)
Our servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan are no strangers to hardship. Yet one challenge they might not expect — but most probably look forward to — is the challenge of coming home.Families should watch for signs a veteran is repressing emotions (Queens Chronicle)
Military pride is perfect for a parade, like this year’s Memorial Day event in Laurelton, but can lead to trouble when veterans are too proud to admit their problems.Vet centers going mobile (Helena Independent Record)
Military veterans in rural Montana who cannot travel for counseling will find the service coming to them once the vet centers in Missoula and Billings hire the staff needed to fully operate two new mobile treatment units.Paul Rieckhoff: Coming Home from War is No 4th of July Picnic (The Huffington Post)
I'll never forget my Independence Day at war. On July 4, 2003, I was in Baghdad, preparing to return home with my infantry platoon after...War Veterans Haunted By The Fourth of July (KPSP Local 2)
Millions will travel to firework celebrations this independence day but for some of America's heroes, bright lights and loud sounds can lead to a very dark place.New PTSD program answers need for comprehensive treatment (American Psychological Association)
July 02, 2009 Jul 02, 2009 (DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- 7/1/2009 - LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany (AFNS) -- Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for wounded warriors include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? What Is PTSD? What Causes PTSD? (Medical News Today)
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is triggered by a traumatic event - it is a kind of anxiety. The sufferer of PTSD may have experienced or seen an event that caused extreme fear, shock and/or a feeling of helplessness. Most of us experience a brief period of difficulty adjusting and coping with traumatic events. However, we gradually get better with time and healthy coping methods.PTSD: NAMB chaplains get biblical training (BPNews.net)
SEOUL, South Korea (BP)--Chaplain (Major) Ed Choi understands the reality of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Deployed as a U.S. Army chaplain in Iraq for tours of duty in 2004-05 and 2006-07, Choi lost more than 30 soldiers and conducted 18 memorial services.Gen: No clemency for Marine with PTSD (WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth)
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The Marine Corps has denied clemency to a Marine who pleaded guilty in the death of an Iraqi policeman but is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder despite pleas from his Navy doctor to release him because confinement is aggravating his mental condition.General denies clemency for Mass. Marine with PTSD (Boston Herald)
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - The Marine Corps has denied clemency to a Marine who pleaded guilty in the death of an Iraqi policeman but is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder...A nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans return home. Peer to Peer counseling, a coffee house, a place for veterans to reconnect.
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