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A PCS Move Is a Fresh Start—Here’s How You Can Make the Most of It
Each year, more than 400,000 Active Duty Servicemembers receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, according to the Department of Defense’s Military OneSource. Whether you’re headed across the country or around the world, a PCS marks the start of a new chapter—and a unique opportunity to get organized and financially prepared. “Just like any relocation,…
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Tracfone’s Special Offer for Military Personnel
As part of National Military Appreciation Month, it’s also a time to recognize and support those who continue to serve, as well as our nation’s veterans. In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, the Tracfone brand is showing extra love to the heroes who’ve served or are currently serving our country. Veterans and active-duty military…
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Face the Fight: Humana’s Approach to Veteran Community Building
Across the country, Americans are coming together to support those who’ve served — and Humana is helping lead the charge. As a founding member of Face the Fight®, Humana is part of a growing coalition committed to strengthening community connections and ensuring veterans never face life’s challenges alone. Face the Fight represents a new approach…
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Why many veterans avoid mental health care – and why Check-In matters
A veteran’s transition from the military can be challenging for many reasons, but there’s one that’s typically overlooked or ignored: mental health. Finding meaningful employment, overcoming barriers to education, a lack of social connectedness and engagement with family, and financial hardships are frequently caused or made worse by stress, anxiety, and depression. That can lead…
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Veterans Aren’t Broken, but the Narrative About Them Is
A straightforward story about a well adjusted veteran addressing everyday life challenges with skill, good humor, and determination doesn’t effectively sell newspapers, movies or snake oil remedies. Instead, U.S. pop culture is heavily weighted with stories of veterans going ‘postal’ and having unsuccessful transitions out of the military. Have you ever wondered why it seems…
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The Heart of TAPS Good Grief Camp
It takes a lot to shake a four-star general, but it was former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey’s first visit to Good Grief Camp that put his confidence and composure to the test. The annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Good Grief Camp — a camp just for children…
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Healing in the Heartland: USAF Vets Bring Healing to Military Families
Healing in the Heartland: How Two Air Force Veterans Created a Haven for Military Survivors In the quiet lakes country of Minnesota, nestled among maple trees and freshwater shorelines, Holbrook Farms has quietly become a sanctuary for surviving military spouses and family members. But this isn’t a story about statistics or scale. It’s about connection.…
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A New Era of Veteran Family Healing
May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country. At Operation Warrior Resolution (OWR), appreciation goes beyond a thank you. It’s shown through meaningful care for veterans and their families, offering real and lasting healing where it matters most. At the…
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We Defy Foundation Explores the Therapeutic Benefits of Jiu Jitsu
The We Defy Foundation is celebrating 10 years of fulfilling their mission of providing therapeutic relief for disabled combat veterans through Jiu Jitsu. Starting in 2015, Professor Alan Shebaro and disabled combat veteran Joey Bozik recognized the impact Jiu Jitsu had on building quality of life, connecting to a positive community, inspiring and encouraging healthier…
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This Military Family is Mastering the Art of Management, Together
For many, higher education is a transformative journey, a way to better oneself and an opportunity for personal growth. For some, the path to educational success is shared with loved ones, bringing unique challenges and the opportunity to overcome them together. Jake and Cassie Kruskie are both military veterans and an excellent example of how…
