Military veterans

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"e;The VA is not your loving Uncle Sam who opens his wallet and says, 'Here you are, nephew-a $1,000 check per month for the rest of your life.

Retiring or being discharged from the military is one of the most trying times for service members.

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The British Army's Special Air Service is one of the world's premier special operations units.

On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.

From the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls and GI Brides, this is Kathleen's story, one of three true accounts from the book The Girls Who Went to War.

Providing a compelling look at veterans' policy, this book describes why the Republican party is considered the party for veterans despite the fact that Congressional Democrats are responsible for a greater number of policy initiatives.

The great nineteenth century French military thinker, Ardant du Picq, argued that selfless courage is rooted in a higher moral purpose, and is found among "e;Elite Souls.

A Nation of Veterans examines how the United States created the world's most generous system of veterans' benefits.

"e;With its focus on tank crew members and their commanders this is a unique addition to the literature on WWII.

They Were Soldiers showcases the inspiring true stories of 49 Vietnam veterans who returned home from the "e;lost war"e; to enrich America's present and future.

World War II was the defining event of the twentieth century.

Valor features the thrilling stories that are the fruit of Mark Lee Greenblatt's interviews with brave American servicemen from twenty-first-century wars.

Tribute to a Generation highlights the unappreciated yet pivotal role Ambassador F.

At the beginning of World War II, professor Lauren Post, San Diego State College, asked his students entering military service to write to him.

Nearly two million soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have been deployed in recent conflicts.

In this comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated book, Cathy Scott and Clay Myersshow how service and therapy dogs are having a profound impact on the lives of military personnel injured in action.

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In 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs committed to ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015.

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This oral history presents the firsthand stories and memories of Britain's last living WWI veterans-complete with then and now photographs.

Contemporary historians have transformed our understanding of the German military in World War II, debunking the clean Wehrmacht myth that held most soldiers innocent of wartime atrocities.

This compelling memoir of a girl in uniform reveals first-hand experience of the social attitudes towards women in post-war Britain.

Combining essential information, professional insights, and lived experiences, this book offers a unique overview of the use of music therapy with active-duty service members, veterans, and other military-connected populations in the United States.

With both personal and professional insight from a range of contributors, this informative guide highlights the use of art therapy in a range of settings to support military veterans.

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This oral history presents the firsthand stories and memories of Britain's last living WWI veterans-complete with then and now photographs.

A collection which highlights "e;the range and richness of scholarship on medieval warfare, military institutions, and cultures of conflict that characterize the field"e;.

From Andrew Wiest, the bestselling author of The Boys of '67: Charlie Company's War in Vietnam and one of the leading scholars in the study of the Vietnam War, comes a frank exploration of the human experience during the conflict.

In Amongst the Marines, Steven Preece vividly depicted his excessive, violent lifestyle as an elite Royal Marine Commando.

The book is an eyewitness account of the ordinary soldier's experience fighting a determined enemy in a hostile environment far from home while being dishonored and disrespected back home.

The great nineteenth century French military thinker, Ardant du Picq, argued that selfless courage is rooted in a higher moral purpose, and is found among "e;Elite Souls.

Tribute to a Generation highlights the unappreciated yet pivotal role Ambassador F.

At the beginning of World War II, professor Lauren Post, San Diego State College, asked his students entering military service to write to him.

Sheldon Webster's recognition of our obligation to our veterans and particularly to Gold Star families who have sacrificed so much inspired Sheldon to create the Burton Place Veterans Chapel and Library.

The Dixie Cup Syndrome is a description and identified health problems and administrative issues that have plagued veterans for decades, going back as far as World War II.

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After completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life.

"e;With its focus on tank crew members and their commanders this is a unique addition to the literature on WWII.

This book provides an overview of the benefits, issues, policies and programs relating to our military service members.

Lessons from Veterans provides an array of personal storiesfrom nightmarish fights on the islands of Iwo Jima to the shores of Normandy on D-Day.

All veterans and their families deserve the maximum benefits they earned by bravely serving their country!

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Extraordinary stories of ordinary men and women whose lives were changed forever by landmark legislation-and how they went on to change the country.

The United States is embroiled in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistanwars that seem as far from Americans' understanding as they are distant from our shores.