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The United States armed forces have experienced a vast increase in the number of female personnel in active duty in the past couple of decades. That means that our nation has also seen an increase in the number of female veterans. This special group of women may have unique needs once they return to civilian life and can be assisted through the help of others like you.
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It is very common for veterans of our nation’s military forces to experience some level of stress when returning to civilian life. For some, this may be relatively short-lived while for others, it may be more extensive and even be in the form of posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Either way, sufferers can get help and with the focus on April as National Stress Awareness Month, now is the time to make your action plan to help alleviate some of your symptoms.
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Most Vietnam veterans did not receive a warm homecoming from fellow Americans. It is time to show appreciation for Vietnam veterans that served our country.
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Many Iraqi veterans volunteered to serve in the United States Armed Forces before 9/11 as a way to improve their country during a quiet time. Others continued to volunteer for the United States Armed Forces well after 9/11 as they found it a calling. Different Iraqi and Afghani veterans have taken different paths after service. Some found the experience rewarding; some regretted volunteering; and some were able to move on to civilian life more easily than others.
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Most veterans cannot be lumped in one of two categories: a tertiary casualty of war or a war hero. It is imperative that Americans find more opportunities for veterans to recognize personal accomplishments and move on to a brighter future in a civilian setting. It is true that many veterans have scars from serving the United States in a time of war.
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