A Closer Look at Preventing Veteran Suicide
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — On September 17th, 1945, just weeks after the Japanese surrender that marked the end of the Second World War, a Connecticut […] More
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Getting There is Half the Battle: Veterans Find Joy in the Post-Injury Journey
“My biggest goal was just getting here, but knowing other Vets were here made it easier for me.” Brian is an Army reservist who attended […] More
Understanding Who They Are
In American culture, Veteran is a powerful word, and for better or worse, it is used universally. The Department of Veterans Affairs is a common […] More
Celebrating Their Sacrifice
For many Americans, holidays have become something to look forward to, because they mark the beginning of special season like summer, a day off from […] More
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Veterans Day
Every year, about 200 thousand service members complete their military service and transition to civilian communities and the civilian workforce. Military downsizing—forced by budget pressures […] More
How War Has Changed the U.S. Army
Retired LTG Guy Swan spent more than 35 years in the Army, commanding at every level. Now, as a Vice President of the Association of […] More
Remembering Military Families
As Veterans Day approaches, I find myself thinking about the veterans in my family—three generations. There is my 95-year-old father-in-law, who did his World War […] More
Reintegrating Our Vets
Master Sergeant William “Spanky” Gibson is a retired United States Marine, who served for 22 years in multiple theaters. On May 16th, 2006, while on […] More