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NAAV Helping Veterans Most in Need in the DC Metro Area
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV), President and CEO, Constance A. Burns (in mid-March 2024) chose the Woodlands at Reid Temple Senior Apartments in Glenn Dale, Maryland to locate veterans, caregivers, and their family members most in need of daily household supplies, toiletries, and food. The search took several weeks to locate veterans […]
The Connection Between Military Service, Trauma, and Substance Use
During your military service, you might face really tough situations that are hard on your body and mind. Sometimes, these hard moments can even cause trauma. Trauma happens when something that happened leaves you feeling shaken. You might try to handle these tough emotions by turning to alcohol or drugs. However, this is not a […]
Coping Strategies for Veterans Facing Chronic Pain
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 […]
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 […]
How to Manage Your Feelings
Nine Coping Skills Pray Are you a religious or spiritual person? If you are or even if you are not but have considered trying, praying can be tremendously helpful in times of extreme stress. Play Music Play music that creates an emotion that is opposite of the one you are struggling with. For example, if […]
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 […]
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 […]