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Tag: Veterans
Veterans Coming Home: Protecting Their True Land
With Memorial Day approaching, as we remember those who have given their lives in service to our country, many Americans are unaware of the large number of Native Americans who have served in our nation’s military. Many may know of the Code Talkers in World Wars One and Two, but there are thousands of other…
Ken Burns’ “The Vietnam War”
Ken Burns’ THE VIETNAM WAR tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. Learn more about the film, see stories of local veterans, and find information on streaming the program.
Joining Forces to Combat Veteran Suicide | Vets Coming Home
Veterans are teaming up with Homeward Bound Adirondacks, a group that assists veterans and their families, to raise awareness about the alarming number of suicides by veterans. A VA study found 22 veterans take their own lives — everyday — across the nation. In many cases, the veterans had struggled with PTSD and Traumatic Brain…
Guidance From The Old Warriors
“Veterans Court” is a new approach to mentoring our returning soldiers who run into legal problems. At this location in Essex County, NY, Vets from previous generations serve as mentors with insights from the past to help treat needs that focus on the individual not the incident. An older generations of vets seek to prevent…
Recovering Mind, Body & Soul
When exercise is about more than keeping in shape, a disabled #veteran trains his body for the Spartan Race. Uses his sharp mind to build a business, as owner of Bear Essentials Apparel in Saranac Lake, New York and pours his soul into beautiful writing that touches the heart. To read his writing in full…
Finding Your Voice
Female #veterans, often an invisible group of service members find camaraderie and comfort in group retreats held at the Wiawaka Center for Women at the Wiawaka Holiday House in Lake George (village), New York. Though they face the same challenges as their male counterparts, it is while gathering with their fellow female vets that they…
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is helping servicemen and women who are trying to adjust to life back home after serving in Iraq & Afghanistan. Readjusting to civilian life can present significant stress for veterans, the transition is filled with complicated and confusing challenges. Some feel isolated and alone and have difficulty communicating, even with their families. Others…
Sharing Space
Marine Brianna Renner helps veterans suffering through a variety of issues with the Veterans Yoga Project. Bringing often solitary veterans into a welcoming community focused on personal growth and wellness through yoga and helping each other become the best they can be. #vetscominghome Veterans Coming Home on Mountain Lake PBS is made possible with support…
Soldier For Life
Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program helps our veterans with important life decisions both in their military careers and their transitions into civilian careers. More than just soldiers, and beyond stereotypes they find themselves on paths towards personal and career fulfillment. A Soldier for Life is a citizen, employee, veteran and more. Veterans Coming…
Growing New Roots: Vet Finds Recovery at St. Joe’s
From battlegrounds to tilling ground one soldier describes how he found new meaning after combat. Dealing with PTSD and addiction is a challenge that can’t be overcome alone. At St. Joe’s in Saranac Lake, NY Vets undergo a six to nine month recovery program that helps them remold themselves and their lives. Veterans Coming Home…
