Chronic pain is a significant issue for many veterans. It can stem from injuries sustained during service, the physical demands of military life, or other health conditions. Living with this kind of pain is challenging, but there are ways to manage and cope with it effectively. This post aims to provide practical strategies […]
Veteran News
MEDIA RELEASE: NDVA Wins VA Pillars of Excellence Award for Veterans Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
Veterans Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Contact: Holden Armstrong, NDVA Communications Director 402-219-1704, holden.armstrong@nebraska.gov NDVA Wins VA Pillars of Excellence Award for Veterans Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic WASHINGTON (FEB 21, 2024) — On Wednesday, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough presented the Nebraska Department of […]
GI Bill Report
Just released! Please see the attached report on the economic outcomes of the GI Bill for enlisted veterans. The press release includes the key findings, such as: * More than half of eligible enlisted military veterans used GI Bill benefits to pay for their higher education between 2009 and 2019. * Veterans’ college completion rate […]
April Veteran Feed and Connect Event April 20, 2024
Dear Community Partner, On behalf of Mental Health America of Augusta, the Augusta Expo, and Valley Community Services Board, we want to extend an invitation for you and your organization to participate in our upcoming Veteran’s Feed and Connect event. The event will take place on April 20th, 2024, at Augusta Expo Center from 10 […]
Disabled Veteran Creates Transformative Card Game for Children to Achieve Digital Balance
Today, we live in a digital world where children are thrust into using digital. According to an online article written by Winda Benedetti, “the NPD Group, 91% of kids in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 17 are gamers.” Digital games can become a problem when a child likes screens more than people. […]
NAAV, Inc. and ZoChey, LLC Christmas Gifts to Veteran Families
Zornia Pritchett, a U.S. Army Veteran and owner of ZoChey LLC, a local small Veteran owned business in Bowie, Maryland is a new partner of the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) in support of those who served and are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide. The mission of ZoChey LLC is […]
Understanding and Addressing Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans
The transition from military to civilian life brings many challenges, some lingering in the quiet hours of the night. For many veterans, the end of their service marks the beginning of a new battle: coping with sleep disorders. These sleep disorders in military veterans are not just common occurrences; they are complex conditions that […]
Meaningful Ways to Help Your Veteran Neighbors
There are about 18 million veterans living in the United States today. Chances are, there are more than a few in your community. Many veterans could benefit from help from their neighbors with various life circumstances and decisions, no matter the age. And you have the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of […]
Just a note and reminder of… An American Veteran
They are the men and women who have served our country—voluntarily and involuntarily—with courage, dignity, and pride. They are the ones who said, yes to “laying down their life for another.” When we read in Scripture the Lord God say, “whom shall I send, who will go for us, and in reply a voice returned […]
2024 – 2026 Defender Services Non-Capital Diversity Fellowship Program
The website at https://diversityfellowship.fd.org/ includes the online fellow application form and information about the selected 2024-2026 federal defender organization host locations. The site also informs visitors about the Defender Services Program, DSO, and both the non-capital and capital components of the Fellowship Program. Review the flyer here