Where Would We Be Without Our Nation’s Veterans? The courageous men and women who have served our country far too often carry mental and physical burdens that most people cannot imagine. When isolated, without community support or treatment, these burdens can become too much for some veterans to bear alone, which has resulted in increased […]
Life in the armed forces comes with many duties and sacrifices, from intensive military training, relocation, long deployments, to the very real threat of facing physical and mental harm. Supporting veterans who have been seriously injured in the line of duty is essential to make the veteran’s life easier and to honor their service. What […]
The New York Times reported on May 20, 2022 (“Pentagon Taps Next Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa”), that Lt. General Michael E. Langley, a Marine with experience commanding American forces in Africa, has been recommended to serve as the next leader of U.S. Africa Command. If formally nominated by the White House and confirmed […]
Animals can provide unparalleled support to trauma survivors attempting to cope with the emotional, mental, and physical aftermath of a traumatic event. Pets that can offer support through the healing journey are often referred to as emotional support animals. Emotional support animals differ from working service animals, which are rigorously trained for a person’s individual […]
Note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter here. 5 Jan 2022 The War Horse | By Joshua Plummer I retired from the Marine Corps almost two years ago. Like most veterans, I found the transition from military to civilian life a struggle—a tougher struggle than […]
As consumers, we instinctively trust the products lining store shelves. We expect brands have done their due-diligence and tested the safety of their ingredients. After all, they wouldn’t intentionally sell us a harmful product, right? Unfortunately, a majority of our personal care products, cosmetics, cleaning products, food items, and more contain chemical ingredients that are […]
Suicide among service members and veterans deserves increased national attention. The Department of Veteran Affairs estimates 20-22 veteran suicides occur every day and approximately 6,000 occur every year. These suicides account for 13.5% of deaths in the United States. Perhaps most shocking, more than 65,000 veterans have died by suicide since 2010—which is more than […]
