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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a special report today, Party for Patriots: The Mental Health Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100216/NAMILOGO) The report calls for Purple Heart medals to be awarded for psychological wounds like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and for military commanders at all levels to be accountable for suicide...
A national survey identifies which U.S. military veterans may be at most risk of aggression after deployment and what strategies could potentially help reduce likelihood of violence when service members return home. The study examined protective factors that are important in preventing violence, including employment, meeting basic needs, living stability, social support, spiritual faith, ability to care for oneself, perceived self-determination, and resilience (ability to adapt to stress)....
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is proud to recognize the National Host Sponsors for the 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games (Games), which begin today in Richmond, Va., and run through June 30. Altria Group, Invacare Corporation, UPS and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System will serve as the National Host Sponsors for the world's largest annual wheelchair sports event. "Though their generous support of the...
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Experiencing the world's largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world--the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, is just a mouse click away, thanks to efforts by Games co-presenters the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans). This year, the two groups are encouraging the public to become virtual 'fans in the stands' of the Games, by following all the action and supporting our...
SEATTLE, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present General Peter W. Chiarelli (ret.) U.S. Army of Seattle, with its Distinguished Service Award, the organization's highest honor, at its national convention in Seattle on June 27-30, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100216/NAMILOGO) On Thursday, June 28, NAMI will also hold "Parity for Patriots Rally" at 1 p.m.in Westlake Park. Banners, flags and music will...
Funding will benefit 16 programs that serve hundreds of homeless vets nationwide ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Expanding on an already vibrant partnership, The Home Depot® Foundation has pledged $1.37 million in new grants to Volunteers of America to address the critical need for housing and services for U.S. military veterans. The grants include funds for 16 Volunteers of America homeless veterans programs in 15 cities. These grants will be used...
DayOne Systems and Vecna Medical signed a contract extension extending DayOne’s performance of IT Project Management & Implementation services through mid-June, 2013. Annandale, VA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 Later this month, DayOne Systems, LLC will begin performance on the first of four option years as part of a possible five year subcontract relationship with Vecna Medical, a high-technology company with offices in Massachusetts and Maryland. DayOne was picked up for the option year...
Veterans and other groups say veterans care is jeopardized by downgrade of critical medical center support staff ARLINGTON, Texas, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Veterans Affairs workers, members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), plan to rally in front of the VISN Headquarters, Wednesday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m. The activists, from health care facilities in more than 4 states, will gather at 2301 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington,...
NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On this past Memorial Day we honored those Americans who have died in military service including 4,474 in Iraq and 1,966 fallen soldiers in Afghanistan.[1] As we move forward from a day of remembrance toward a lasting fight toward freedom, it's vital that we take a moment to recognize the toll which war takes not only on those afflicted by fighting in the war but also their families at home. A new survey that ranks the top struggles and...
National Awards Program to Honor U.S. Representatives Bishop and Carter WASHINGTON, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF), at its 27th annual Congressional Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 7, 2012, will present its George "Buck" Gillispie Award for Meritorious Service to U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia) and John R. Carter (R-Texas). The ceremony will take place in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building....
