...active and reserve. One branch, the Army, has a National Guard side where the Soldiers are considered civilian guardsmen. The National Guardsman is members of the Army National Guard who meet once a month and two weeks out of the year to train on their duties. In the recent years there has been many conflicts which the United States has been apart of, supporter of, or the major contributing party to the solution of the conflict. A person gets deployed to a conflict and when their mission is over, they become a Veteran. Deployments can last from three months up to one year long depending on many aspects on the mission. Members of all branches of the military who are returning from a deployment are veterans and experience an environment that most are not used to. As well as the long break in service from the civilian life also plays a role in the reintegration back in to the social society setting. In the more modern day life in the military orients many people to being Veterans of the multiple tours to the various areas of the world. This has presented the United States with a challenge with the continuation of caring for the...
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...TO: Families of Fallen United States Military Service members and Corporate Sponsors FROM: Doris Straight, Marketing Director Military Veterans Foundation DATE: 11 November 2013 SUBJECT: Donations for Fallen Heroes Monument in Virginia As the marketing director and for a military veteran’s foundation I take great honor in representing our military here in Virginia. When providing marketing communications to our sponsors and military families to discuss getting sponsorship or donations to our organization it is important to look at demographics and psychographics in order to be able to target the correct audience. Demographics and psychographics affect the way consumers buy in to products. The demographics I am appealing to for our organization is location and age. There are a lot of Virginia residents that are have an affiliation with the military either by having served, serving now or as a retiree. Building this monument for Virginia residents gives them a symbol of something meaningful that honors their families and it is right outside their front door. Another demographic would be age. I am appealing to the age range of 15 years old and up. Fifteen year olds are in high school and some of them may be a part of their Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at their school. Some may be in the class just to get a credit but most times their parents or a family member served or is currently serving in the military. When dealing with psychographics I would try to...
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...I am thankful for veterans because they are the reason why we are able to live in such a great country and be free. There are so many veterans who served in all the wars across the world. Today, most people will talk about the Invasion of Iraq, Invasion of Afghanistan, Intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Persian Gulf War, US Invasion of Panama, Grenada, Bay of Pigs Invasion, Vietnam War, Korean War, World War II and World War I. There’s still a lot of people who served in the military, but didn’t have to fight in a war that often get overlooked for their service to their country. It’s important to thank those who served and fought in wars. It is also important to thank those people who enlisted and trained for battle even if they didn’t...
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...To: Mayor Eric Garcetti Date: November 19, 2015 Subject: Veteran Suicide Prevention in California (Nationwide) ______________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: “All I ever considered when I thought about suicide was the guilt I was feeling and just wanting a way out, wanting to not have those memories anymore,” said Clinton Hall, 35, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an infantryman and now lives in Portland, Ore. His friend and fellow soldier killed himself shortly after returning home. An epidemic is raging among us and some of us have no idea the problem sits next to the very flag of freedom we encounter throughout our day. Suicide is one of the many causes of death for American military forces. A research project in 2012 reported in Times Magazine regarding active duty members of the military, shows a surprising 349 veterans took their own lives; more than the death from combat operations that year. The Veteran Affairs Department estimates that 22 vets die by their own hand every day. For a veteran, the sound of a firework can spark a flashback of war; while shopping at the aisles of the super market, a veteran may suddenly feel the need to seek cover as it reminds him of being ambushed in Iraq or Afghanistan. The reality is that our patriots are leaving one battle and returning home to another. Some veterans feel ostracized, others are homelessness, have become drug addict,, and are unemployed. These problems relate to...
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...Aging Veterans Freda R. Pelrean Soc 100 Introduction to Sociology August 28, 2012 Strayer University Professor Janice Chaparro Abstract The research on the aging veterans in population is among the largest. The United States have laws, and rules, and regulations. There are many older that have no family to take care of them. They totally depend on agency or organizations to help take care of them. The care that they receive is not what they deserved. Some veterans gave all to help protect the United States. We as a nation we still need to appreciate the veterans for what they have given to this nation as a whole. In the study of population graying society use a term that comes from a Greek word “geron” that means old person. Aging Veterans The investigation about the aging veterans is a something that needs to look at careful. There are many problems that the older generations have to deal with. In the United States many of the aging veterans deal with health or mental issues. They also suffer from chronic disabilities like arthritis, and heart problems. Some veterans also have problems with sensorimotor coordination. Some veterans have to train all over again on how to walk, talk, and how to arrange object. The little things like how to dress, and how to feed themselves. In chapter 15 (Macionis, 2010) it focuses on the Transitions and Challenges of Aging. Most veterans spend a lot of time reflecting on the past....
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...My vulnerable population is war veterans. Veterans have many issues after coming home from war that makes them vulnerable. Some have difficulty adjusting to civilian life. My paper will discuss the risk factors that make them vulnerable. Risk factors 1) War 2) Drugs/Alcohol 3) Combat zone 4) Depression 5) PTSD 6 ) sexual assault 7) Traumatic Brain Injury 8) low-income 9) Mental Illness 10)Combat injury 11) Chronic Illness 12) Lack of Family Support Questions to ask Marcie Platt regarding Homeless Veterans 1) The CDC has veterans listed under vulnerable populations? Do you agree and Why? 2) What do you think is the single most risk factor associated with homeless veterans? 3) Have you seen any type of pattern in homelessness based on what branch of service they were in? 4) Can you tell me some contributing factors to homelessness? 5) What kind of services does the VA offer? 6) How many veterans do you see are homeless? 7) Do they want help? 8) Are homeless veterans addicted to drugs? 9) I read that veterans are 3x more likely to become homeless if they live in poverty or minority? Do you agree? And why? 10) What are some of the things you do for homeless veterans? Questions to ask veteran? 1) What branch of service where you in? 2) Did you enlist or get drafted? If enlisted, why did you choose that branch? 3) Did you serve in a war? Which one? 4) What was your job? 5) Did you see combat? 6) Did you get injured? 7) Did anyone in your unit get injured...
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...Paper I. Introduction As a combat veteran with almost 15 years of active duty under his belt and more than his fair share of tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Oman, I have made many long lasting friends, some of which are still active, some separated and some retired. We all still keep in touch and those of us that have put the military life behind have many questions about what types of benefits we are entitled to, either in our specific state or federally mandated by the government. These benefits are extremely difficult to interpret, follow and sometimes even find, there are many pamphlets and government ran websites with a plethora of redundant information; I aim to take full advantage of what we all shed blood, sweat, and tears over and my goal is to search out those states that have incredible benefits...
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...Walker Eyer Fulton 8th Grade Middle School 20,November 2017 Why Veterans are our Heroes Veterans are heroes, and nothing short of heroes. They gave up so much for our freedom, our lives, and our liberties. “All gave some, some gave all.” -Korean War. This Nation's heroes go into battle knowing they could not come back. That takes a tremendous amount of courage and bravery. For us, they protect this nation, so we can live in a free country. Freedom; everyone thinks its free, but it's not. Somebody must pay that price. It may be some of the price, or the ultimate price. Right now a significant amount of soldiers have lost their lives in the line of duty fighting ISIS. Why do they do it? They do it for their family and friends back home, they...
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...Veterans are the backbone of this country. Without them, there would be no United States of America. No Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness. And no way to ensure that our country will continue to be the “Land of Opportunity” it has been known to be. Veterans have protected our rights as Americans and made the dreams of our Forefathers possible. War, although horrid, is inevitable within humanity and our future veterans will be there to protect our blessed American land and values. Throughout history our veterans have put their lives on hold and at risk to protect our country. When a war starts, many are afraid. Our veterans were afraid as well, but they answered the call of duty and rose up to fight for our nation. Many had to endure hunger, loss, pain, and desperation but still they fought with a purpose, willing to give the ultimate sacrifice. Though some are now old and frail, suffering from PTSD, or just trying to fit back into society we acknowledge their service and display our gratitude as much as possible. Why should we? Because they are our history, our real life heroes and our models for...
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...“22 veterans take their lives every day, leaving thousands of loved ones whose lives will never be the same” (Pelosi, 2015). Veterans deserve the best medical treatment that this country has to offer. Too many veterans are kicked to the curb after they have honorably served their country. Why should they be forced to suffer? The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has recently come under fire for covering up treatment delays and inadequate staffing. This behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Veterans are the foundation of this great nation. Assisting these former soldiers with their medical needs is a vital cog in keeping America healthy. Suicide prevention is imperative in supporting veterans who are plagued by mental...
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...NAME: Evaunder Grooms THESIS: Many Veterans benefits are insufficient. The reasons I believe that the benefits are insufficient are many Veterans have a lack of documentation, because they do not go to the doctor for all of their injuries. Some veterans believe that going to the doctor will make them look weak. Congress has a backlog on pending claims, and some Veterans are hurt mentally and physically, and they need their benefits. BACKGROUND: I expect to cover some of the reasons why many veterans do not get their benefits. They do not have documentation of all of their injuries. Congress has a backlog on pending claims, and veterans deserve their benefits. I also will cover the caregivers getting training, “Veterans Affair will increase mental health issues”, and “Amputee veteran sues over botched surgery”. OBJECTIVE: Making sure that veterans who have insufficient benefits are aware of the benefits available. SUPPORTING POINTS: 1. A Veterans aren’t getting their paperwork documented. B Veterans don’t keep up with their medical records. C Veterans believes that going to the doctor makes them look weak. 2. A Congress has a back log on pending claims. B There are too many veterans who have some missing files from their entire packets. C Incomplete veterans’ files are lacking signatures from higher officials. 3. A Caregivers getting health training B Veterans Affair will increase mental health...
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...and Advocacy BSHS 441 April 11, 2012 Advocacy for the Veteran The Veteran’s Administration (VA) can be a helpful asset to American Veterans. However, before the help comes, there must be a diagnosis that often times is fraught with a long line of exams, tests, evaluations and even a few hoops to jump through in order to receive the proper care and treatment the veteran is seeking. The benefits of being in the military can be amazing, but often times they can be difficult to obtain when it comes to medical problems that are often a result that comes from military service. When beginning the process there is often a “gatekeeper” (Lomas & Berman, 1983) of sorts, the person that decides the level of the veteran’s disability and thereafter the level of disability determines the amount of care and money the veteran will receive. The money is given based on the difficulty the veteran has in finding and maintaining a job as a result of this disability. When an advocate is helping obtain a psychological diagnosis for the veteran, the process is often much more frustrating. The reason for this is that a psychological diagnosis cannot be deduced as quickly as a test for cancer or diabetes or a missing limb. Psychological diagnosis comes from an opinion by a doctor and the description of symptoms by the patient himself. “Add to this the unique context of the VA system in that the psychiatrist examining the veteran is diagnosing for an administrative, rather than therapeutic...
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...Homeless Veterans In April 1997 Venessa Turner joined the U.S Army and advanced to the rank of sergeant. Venessa was deployed to a camp 20 miles west of Baghdad, when one day she collapsed in 130 degree heat. This put Turner into a coma and she nearly died of heath failure. In 2003 Venessa was released with a pending medical discharge from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C, after her release, her story turned for the worst. The military did end up discharging Venessa Turner, with no place to live or ongoing health care. The result of this lead to Venessa having to move place to place, sleeping on friend and families couches and it was just her alone she also had a daughter. With no help from the VA or military housing Venessa and her daughter was left homeless. (National Coalition for Homeless Veterans) “One of every three...
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...these wars should always be remembered for the sacrifices they have made. Many veterans today do not have jobs, homes, or families because of their illnesses and inabilities to conform back into their normal lives. Although many Veteran Organizations think that they are doing more than enough for our soldiers, the US government needs to focus more on the soldier’s care after returning home because they are the ones who took care of America in our time of need. As all of the tours ended in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, surviving soldiers began to return home, well the United States, not what people would typically consider “home.” Rodenbush and Dillon state that, “Data collected during the annual Point-in-Time Count conducted in January 2014 shows there were 49,933 homeless veterans in America.” There are several reasons as to why this many veterans are homeless. First, because a large amount of soldiers are returning home with brain injuries, PTSD or TBI, they have a greater inability to find jobs; without any kind of job, the veterans have no choice but to live on the streets. Some families are also known for leaving their solider behind before his/her return home, resulting in another soldier without a home. The music video for the Five Finger Death Punch song “Wrong Side of Heaven” states that, “divorce rate among military couples have increased 42%” (Prospect). Being alone is not how a veteran should be after they have finished fighting for this country. These...
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...There are serious problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs that need to change to give adequate benefits to those that need the Department’s services. There have been many articles telling of the hardships that veterans have had to go through to get the benefits that they deserve for fighting and getting injured in their service to the United States Armed Forces. Common sense seems to dictate that the government would take care of the veterans that served their country, and yet it seems only the opposite is happening. There have been reports of many veterans having to fight for months, if not years, to receive the proper care with benefits from the Department even after having fought the wars for our country. All of this extra fighting is due to the poor compensation claim approval system, which has more than one way that it could be fixed. In addition to these problems, drug treatments have become yet another problem for the department,...
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