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When veterans enter hospice care in Florida, fellow service members are showing up to provide comfort through their final days. Community Hospice & Palliative Care has built a powerful program connecting veteran volunteers with dying veterans who understand what they've been through.
A new state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in Odesa is offering free prosthetics and advanced care to wounded Ukrainian veterans and their families. The "Superhumans" facility represents a major step forward in supporting those recovering from injuries.
When a spinal injury left George Stewart unable to maintain his home, over 10 fellow veterans showed up to his door in Hiram with rakes, strong backs, and gratitude. The cleanup is part of a nationwide effort to help more than one million veterans access the support they've earned.
Ukrainian veterans who lost limbs fighting the Russian invasion are finding community and recovery through an adaptive climbing gym in Kyiv. The program offers physical rehabilitation and emotional support as tens of thousands of wounded soldiers return to civilian life.
Women veterans just achieved their lowest unemployment rate in over six years at 3.3%, outperforming male veterans for the first time since 2019. The dramatic three-month surge shows employers increasingly recognizing the value women veterans bring to the workplace. #
When chronic injuries from military service left George Stewart unable to maintain his Hiram home, more than 10 volunteers from Disabled American Veterans chapters across Maine showed up to help. They raked his yard, stacked wood, and tackled spring cleanup tasks that would have been impossible for the former 82nd Airborne paratrooper to do alone.
At Michigan Veterans Home Chesterfield, volunteers are making sure no veteran celebrates their birthday alone. They deliver T-shirts and cards to residents who have no family to remember them.
A bilateral amputee and former US Marine just shattered a 16-year-old world record by traveling over 152 miles in his wheelchair in a single day. Mike Egan's incredible feat on Veterans Day raised $25,000 for veteran fitness programs and proved that seemingly impossible goals are within reach.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is testing psilocybin therapy for veterans whose depression hasn't responded to traditional treatments. The groundbreaking PIVOT trial will serve veterans at five locations nationwide, offering new hope for those who've exhausted other options.
Virginia lawmakers just passed groundbreaking legislation to help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD. Once the FDA approves psilocybin-based medicine, veterans will have immediate legal access to this promising treatment.
Latvian Public Media launches a major fundraising drive to help wounded Ukrainian soldiers rebuild their lives through comprehensive rehabilitation. The campaign has already raised over €2 million since the war began.
Gujarat just made it mandatory for all city governments to reserve jobs for military veterans, creating thousands of new opportunities for retired servicemembers. The policy came after a veteran fought in court for the rights of former armed forces personnel.
Thousands of Queensland students are thanking Australian veterans with handwritten postcards ahead of Anzac Day, creating heartfelt connections across generations. The four-year program brings veterans into classrooms to share their stories before receiving messages of gratitude from kids.
More than 5 million veterans lost money to scammers in 2024, but a growing network of advocates, tech experts, and fellow veterans is fighting back with free tools and education. New resources are helping service members protect their benefits and personal information from fraudsters who exploit military records.
Denver Broncos lineman Garett Bolles spent Memorial Day weekend honoring over 50 Korean and Vietnam War veterans before their first trip to Washington, D.C. His grandfather, a Korean War veteran, passed away earlier this year.
After months of dedication, a Lawrence County veteran is graduating from a specialized treatment program that offers veterans a path to recovery instead of incarceration. Cory Alan Jacks will be honored at the court's third graduation ceremony on February 26.
Volunteers at Jackson VA Medical Center are creating profound moments of connection and support for veterans every single day. From greeting veterans at the door to running vital programs behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond simple assistance.
Twenty volunteers spent their day repairing and cleaning Camp Liberty, a Michigan retreat designed specifically for veterans with PTSD and mobility challenges. The camp offers fully accessible trails and a space where veterans can find community, healing, and simple joy.
A century ago, Britain tackled veteran unemployment with a groundbreaking solution that put 370,000 disabled ex-servicemen back to work. Parliament debated making it a requirement for government contractors to hire disabled veterans, showing how society stepped up for those who served.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
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