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Agreed to an extent Cheryl. They are a big help in many ways but also a vet, or anyone who's experienced traumatic events, needs to talk out allot of what they're going through and for vets talking to other vets who better understand is one of the b…
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I'm all for Canine's For Independence & in my personal opinion, I think this type of program could do more for our Veterans than all the shrinks & physical therapists in the world. It has been proven that petting a dog or cat etc. lowers blood press…
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This is going to be short, but I need to say a few things about recent tragic event as we find out about a lost brother! Son of missing IRS employee speaks out after plane crash There are three video's at this reports site, following in order you…
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Taking on extraordinary rendition at the state and regional level For much more information and the links I didn't include visit the main site page link above. Those who can't attend or are in other states may want to take a look at what is being…
February 14
All wars have these atrocities, though denied 'Nam had plenty, this isn't new but you're right about this jackass, he should never have been allowed to join. He was already discharged early because he couldn't follow orders or something of that natu…
February 10
I was horrifed when I read this. I could not believe that American servicemen would do something like this. They interviewed this Private Green and they should have known based on his backgroun he should have never been allowed to enlist. When you s…
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February 8
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A two part series, from Time magazine, of a total breakdown of a platoon and especially one soldier's descent into madness in Iraq. The leadership vacuum, moral and the chain of command not recognizing what was happening. {I added 'abeers' photo's}…
February 8
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Are you a:
Veteran
What Military Branch did you serve?
Navy
List any combat or campaigns you served in:
Vietnam '70-'71 In-Country, last of my four years, all on shore, GMG3.
Came to CI/SERE then 'Nam from a year and a half in Panama and before that a year in Merridian Miss. Naval Air Station, where the Airfield is named after McCain's father.
List Veterans Organizations (or veteran supporting groups) You belong to, and any positions held?
Veterans for Peace
Are you or someone you know suffering from PTSD
yes

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James Starowicz

Brain Scans: Gulf War Syndrome

Brain Scans Depict Gulf War Syndrome Damage


March 10, 2010

Nearly two decades after vets began returning from the Middle East complaining of Gulf War Syndrome, the federal government has yet to formally accept that their vague jumble of symptoms constitutes a legiti


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Posted on March 11, 2010 at 3:12pm —

James Starowicz

On Homeless Veterans

VA Credits Partnerships for Drop in Homelessness Among Veterans


A DAV Department of Indiana volunteer serves a participant at an stand down event for homeless veterans in Indianapolis.

The number of Veterans homeless on a typical night dropped 18 percent as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) e


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Posted on March 11, 2010 at 9:21am —

James Starowicz

Canine Corps and Veterans

Canine Companions for Independence


Monday, March 1, 2010
"I thought it was pretty amazing but I didn't think that I needed the help of a dog," says Adams, a veteran who lost his left leg as the result of a roadside bombing in Iraq in 2004. Adams, who now walks with a titanium prosthetic leg, changed his mind in February of 2008 and was matched with Sharif, a yellow Labrador retriever train
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Posted on March 2, 2010 at 5:50am — 2 Comments

James Starowicz

Veterans Courts

Soldier's Toughest Battle at Home



Mary Walsh is a producer covering National Security for CBS News in Washington, DC.

In his four years in the Marines Nick Stefanovic deployed on combat missions three times - twice to Afghanistan and once to Iraq. He survived
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Posted on March 1, 2010 at 6:30pm —

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At 10:55am on February 6, 2010, mark flower said…
Thanks for adding me James,Glad we are now Friends :):):):)
At 10:21am on February 6, 2010, mark flower said…
Welcome to the Hootch James
 
 

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kenyatta. thank you for your message. if you know of anyone who may be diagnosed with ptsd or tbi, and they are willing to talk about it, i'd certainly appreciate your letting me know. regards, cordell
yesterday
I'd be interested in joining a group. I'm not a vet, but I did sustain a severe head injury (TBI) some years ago and still deal with its issues.
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Conn R Hagen added a blog post
During the March 19th luncheon anyone will be able to bring or buy items that will be sent directly to Military Women stationed in Iraq. You may send a package to someone you know or send it to anonymous soldier. The "Be a Hero -Woman to Woman" Care…
yesterday
I will be working on Friday, March 12. If anyone comes to the VA, stop in and see me in the emergency room. I'm in room 1104
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my son sgt gregory n. braun was born on 3/8/1979.we were thankful for the indian pow wow at state fair last sat. for the gold star parents.i would like to thank laura ebbert and cardinal stritch for the mass in gregory name.
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I would be interested in helping lead a ptsd group. I was in Iraq and served with the Seabees.
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