...Veteran’s Day is the yearly event where people remember those who died for us, and our freedom. As an 8th grader, I’ve come to realize what a truly special event this is and why it is so important not only to me and my classmates but our country as a whole. At Rockcastle County Middle School, Veteran’s Day is a really big deal. Teachers, staff and principals work weeks before November 11th to make sure everything is perfect for the men and women who gave their all. After all, how much is too much when we are recognizing the people who gave it all for us and our freedom ? In the past two years, I have witnessed many hours of preparation and planning for this very special day. Teachers decorate their doors, students decorate the halls and our gym is decked out in red, white and blue. As a school and community, we want to make sure that our Veteran’s know without a doubt that we honor and respect each of them for their courage and bravery. Students work on speeches and the music is perfect. Veteran’s are greeted as if they are royalty and to some degree they really are. With all the work and preparation that goes into this day our school is gradually transformed into a living tribute to all who served. The Signal is there to take special photos in order to capture the events and the guests that we so warmly welcome. In my opinion, everyone, especially the Veteran’s, are excited about this heartwarming day. As a young girl, I have heard the stories my step-dad has...
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...Veteran’s Administration Scandal and Business Ethics Case Study August 19, 2014 Abstract This paper will discuss how the Veteran’s Administration first started and how it has evolved over the years to become the entity it is today, serving our nations veterans. I will also discuss how the Veteran’s Administration has been plagued with many scandals throughout its existence, from when it was known as the Veterans Bureau during the early 1920’s and also the many issues that the Veterans Administration has dealt with over the years to include those that were involved and their official capacity in wrong doings. This paper will look at how the Veterans administration has tried to make changes to support the increased number of Veterans after many of our past wars and some of the difficulties veterans from the Vietnam War have faced to receive care and benefits that were exposed to Agent Orange. I will also looked at the many problems veterans have faced over the years to include most recent allegation that the VA has gone through since the earlier part of this year and the changes that has taken place to correct the problem. According to an article written by CNN, during the end of the Revolutionary War Congress was supposed to pay those veterans that were disabled during the war, but the service members individual states were left up to the task, leaving only a few thousand to receive any type of payment pay. Congress establishes the Veterans Bureau which...
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...Infertility is a devastating and upsetting diagnosis to receive, on top of the heavy costs associated with trying to reproduce through medical means. Currently, medical benefits for veterans and active military do not cover medical infertility treatments, which makes things even harder for these military men and women to reproduce. (“Women Veterans”) Throughout the last decade there have been many attempts to pass legislation that would allow for infertility treatment and other reproductive issues to be covered under the military health care. These are extremely important bills because for many wounded veterans, infertility treatment, such as in vitro fertilization, may be their only hope of having a family. One of the first bills addressing...
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...Military service members who are and have been deployed to the Middle East show high levels of emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Both active duty and reserve component soldiers who have fought in the war (i.e. experienced combat) have been exposed to high levels of traumatic stress. As a consequence, many have gone on to develop a wide range of mental health problems such as PTSD. “According to researchers, PTSD is a long-term reaction to war-zone exposure that can last up to a few minutes, hours, several weeks, and for some a lifetime.” Common symptoms include: emotional numbing, anxiety, feelings of guilt, and depression. If the disorder turns chronic veterans may experience functional impairment (Friedman, M. J. et al., 1994, p. 265).” PTSD is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders from veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. In general, the younger veterans are the more likely they are to develop PTSD when deployed. Deployment related issues from veterans may have a devastating impact on their relationships back home. “Numerous research studies have linked PTSD to family relationship problems (Goff, Crow, Reisberg, &ump; Hamilton, 2006).” PTSD is likely to be “the” contributor to relationship problems that are not related to deployments. Spouses or partners of veterans who are diagnosed with PTSD are at greater risk of hostility and aggression in their relationship than spouses whose veterans are not diagnosed. To combat this direction...
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...______________________________________________________________________________ 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 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental problem that involving traumatic incidents in their lives on the battlefield...
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...Concord Fight! Two killed on the patriots' side, and Luther Blanchard wounded! Why here every ant was a Buttrick--"Fire! for God's sake fire!"--and thousands shared the fate of Davis and Hosmer (two colonists killed)....I have no doubt that it was a principle they fought for, as much as our ancestors, and not to avoid a three-penny tax on their tea; and the results of this battle will be as important and memorable to those whom it concerns as those of the Battle of Bunker Hill, at least. Clearly, Thoreau satires the importance that men have put upon going to war on "principle." Facetiously, he earlier compares the red ant who runs into battle to the the Spartan whose mother told their sons to return victorious or dead: "It was evident that their battle cry was "Conquer or die." Studying the red and black ants fighting for no other reason that they hate each other, or one has taxed the other, brings Walden's passage to the point/thesis of the futility of war as well as the terrible waste of life that it is. FUTILITY: I never learned which party was victorious, nor the cause of the war; but I felt for the rest of that day as if I had had my feelings excited and harrowed by witnessing the struglle, the ferocity and carnage, of a human battle before my door.... WASTE OF LIFE: Whether he finally survived that combat and spent the remainder of his days in some Hotel des Invalides (a veteran's hospital where the injured of the long Napoleonic Wars were sent). I do not...
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...The Issues Arising From the Department of Veteran Affairs Victor N. Ijoma Texas Southern University Abstract The issue of veteran’s affairs is a very important aspect to who we are as a nation. There are thousands of men and women who put on uniforms to go and defend our rights thousands of miles away, they have fought to make our dreams of living free and equal a reality and I believe we owe them the least of caring for them when they return home. The situation currently going on in the Department of Veterans Affairs is a nightmare, veterans being denied care, not being able to receive adequate support when they come home is a national disgrace to us. The effect of not being able to attend to the need of our veterans is a very dangerous trend, and unless we take the matter as an emergency situation, the very strength of our armed forces will start to lose its glory. The most important means of making sure we are taking care of our veterans is by looking into the laws and policy that currently govern the department so as to find a more responsible approach to making these laws and policy’s even better. The veterans Affairs being the second largest department in the federal government, it is crucial to have a budget big enough to be able to sustain old working programs and implement new programs in order to help give our veterans the very best care they have earned and desire. Department of Veterans Affairs As early as 1636 when the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony were...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This paper analyzes the cost/benefit of long-term care of Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and the constraints the Department of Veterans Affairs faces in trying to meet the needs of these Soldiers. This paper uses data collected from government sources like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Benefit Administration. The conclusions of the analysis are that: (a) The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is already overwhelmed by the number of patients it currently sees and the addition of these new Veteran’s seeking care will put a severe strain on the resources that are currently available; (b) The Veterans Benefit Association (VBA) is in need of restructuring to be able to handle the influx on claims it is currently experiencing. As it stands now the current wait time is up to 90 days before a Veteran will receive their disability rating and that time can increase with these additional claims; and (c) Providing medical care and disability compensation benefits to the Soldiers returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan can cost anywhere from $400 - $900 billion depending on the type of care required, how quickly they file their claims, and the growth rate of those benefits. The recommendations that need to be considered include: increasing the staff as well as the budget for Veterans Medical Centers especially those that specialize in mental health treatment; restructure the claims process and increase...
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...Social Problem Paper Homelessness and Poverty in the Midwest Sarah Rose Conklin Social Problems Spring Semester, 2010 Defiance College Submitted to: Alesia Yakos-Brown Date of submission: 4/27/10 Mahatma Ghandi once stated “Poverty is the worst form of violence”, this was true when Ghandi first stated this and it is still true in society today. Worldwide there is estimated to be at least 3.5 billion people who are living in poverty daily (Mooney, Knox, & Schacht,2009, pp. 212). That is around 1/5 of the world’s population (Sachs, 2005, pp. 289) It is estimated that 2.5 billion of these people are living on less than two dollars a day and the other one billion are living on less than one dollar a day (Mooney,Knox, & Schacht,2009, pp. 212). It isn’t fair for any person or family to live on such a small amount of money; and because of the high poverty level at least 18% of the world’s population goes hungry daily, that is every one in five people who go hungry (Mooney,Knox, & Schacht,2009, pp. 212). In 2008 it was reported that there were 1.5 million Ohioans’[people from Ohio] living below the national poverty level (Toledo Blade, 2010). In 2009 the U.S. census bureau reported that the population of Ohio is at 11,542,645 people (U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division , 2010), therefore it would put the number of people living below the poverty threshold at about 8% of Ohio’s population. When looking a social problem it may be beneficial to look at the...
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...1. Please select one or more of the questions included in the "Notebook," and post specific reasons why the questions should be avoided while interviewing applicants for a job; Have you ever been arrested? You can ask whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony.) The Wisconsin law prohibits inquires about past arrest records but permits consideration of current arrest. If an applicant is currently under arrest for an offense that is substantially related to the job, an employer may either suspend judgment until on the case is resolved, advise the applicant to reapply when the charge is resolved, or refuse to employ the applicant. Some exceptions an employer may not refuse to employ a person or discharge a person with a conviction...
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...enjoying a day off of work to come together and celebrate. But what are we really celebrating? Why is everyone so happy on such a gloomy day? How did we lose touch with what this day really means and why we as a nation recognize this across the board despite race, sex, religion or political agenda? Since when did we think that Memorial day was about our right to cook food, laugh, and get paid for not working instead of honoring the fallen heroes who gave us such a great opportunity, rather than recognize that it was a privilege. I found two poems that seem to have the same view as I do on Memorial day, as they focused on veterans and the sacrifice made by them. I believe that as a society we have lost touch with the true meaning of Memorial day, which in my opinion is a day to recognize the sacrifice made by our fallen. When I was growing up I have a very distinct memory of traveling to New Hampshire where my grandfather, a Marine, was the parade leader for the Memorial Day parade. It was a big deal to get such an honor, and even at ten years old, I knew this day was important. Now I will admit being raised in a military family with a mother and father both as Marines, a grandfather, an uncle all in the corps, with...
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...Administration (VHA) mainly serves only those that seek their services. Concerns have emerged due to the high suicidal rate among ex-military personnel. According to Veterans Affairs Department, about 20 ex-soldiers die every day from suicide. As of 2014, 7,403 veterans had died due to suicide. Data indicates that from 2001 to 2014 the veteran’s suicide cases increased by 32 percent as compared to the 23 percent of civilians (Villatte et al. 2). Most of them who died are aged about 50 years and above. The cause of the suicides is mental health especially post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that there is a link between suicidal behaviors and trauma. For instance, a history of sexual trauma increases the chances of intentional self-harm and suicide. Additionally, studies show that among the veterans who experience combat trauma, suicidal risks are higher; especially in those hospitalized or wounded in multiple areas. This is...
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...generations, students were asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, which has lead to great deal of controversy. As of July 17, 2002, the New Hampshire School Patriot Act states that “a school district shall authorize a period of time during the school day for the recitation of the pledge of allegiance. Pupil participation in the recitation of the pledge of allegiance shall be voluntary.” It also states that “pupils not participating in the recitation of the pledge of allegiance may silently stand or remain seated but shall be required to respect the rights of those pupils electing to participate.” By looking at multiple First Amendment right cases, it is evident that, from my opinion, I agree that students should not be required to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, which is important because America is a free country, therefore we are free to do what we choose....
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...from. One of the keys to NA’s success is the therapeutic value of addicts working with other addicts. Participants disclose their achievements and challenges in overcoming active addiction and staying drug-free, as well as, have a productive life through the application of the principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA. I attended the Duncanville Group located on 4571 S. Westmorland Rd. Dallas, TX. They have been in operation for 15 years. The facility host several meetings per day at various times seven days a week. The meetings alternate from closed to open discussion. Because all Narcotics Anonymous groups act autonomously, meeting expectations may vary based on the members involved. Some meetings are closed, accepting only recovering addicts. Other meetings may be open, or welcoming of non-addicts who wish to attend in support of a loved one or to gain knowledge and understanding. It was a 12 o’clock meeting on a Tuesday and Veteran’s Day. I was greeted by warm smiles and friendly faces as I entered the building. I quickly noticed names of various people and there clean date in a rainbow of colors painted wall. Some of dates were as far back as the 80’s and that immediately let me know that the program works if the person is willing to try it. The meeting began with the chair person reading the rules and regulations on how the session will be conducted. The members were culturally diverse with a range of early twenties to the late fifties in...
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...There are many influential people who have holidays. Some of which include Veteran’s Day, Christopher Columbus Day, and President’s Day. Although all of these holidays are important, there is one person who deserves their own holiday just as much. That person is Anne Frank. She is an extremely inspiring and influential individual who has moved millions of people all around the world. Anne was not only in hiding for two years but she believed people were still good and because of that, is an inspiration to people all over the world. As you will see, she was such an important and inspiring girl to so many people world wide, she needs a holiday to celebrate her hope and optimism. The first reason she deserves a holiday is because of her extreme situation during the holocaust. Anne...
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