Coalition to Salute America's Heroes - "The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives."
Fallen Patriot Fund - Helping families and those seriously wounded and discharged from the military.
Fisher House -- Helping Military Families - OUTSTANDING program! These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
"In September 2009, in support of Rebuilding Together National’s Veterans Initiative to support more veterans in need, Rebuilding Together Seattle (RTS) launched an exclusive Veterans Program. RTS thanks the WA Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and Veterans Conservation Corps for their support of our new program..."
PDF file: Agent Orange Dioxin Report - Courtesy of Vietnam Veterans of America - March/April 2009 - Posted 7 Apr 09
Mesothelioma courtesy of asbestos.com - Posted 3 Mar 09
"...Veterans are allowed to apply for Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits for asbestos-related diseases, and the resources at Asbestos.com can assist veterans in applying for benefits..."
"Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that afflicts 3,000 people each year and that number is expected to grow in conjunction with the widespread use of asbestos throughout the last century. If you or a loved one is dealing with mesothelioma, your prognosis doesn't have to be impossible."
"Bandages and sutures cannot heal the sleepless nights, broken families and shattered lives caused by the invisible wounds of war. Military chiefs are determined to help troops combat what has become known as post-traumatic stress disorder."
"...The toll-free hot line number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). VA’s hot line will be staffed by mental health professionals in Canandaigua, N.Y. They will take toll-free calls from across the country and work closely with local VA mental health providers to help callers..."
"...The toll-free hot line number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). VA’s hot line will be staffed by mental health professionals in Canandaigua, N.Y. They will take toll-free calls from across the country and work closely with local VA mental health providers to help callers..."
- "Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) web site for returning Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. We honor the opportunity to provide benefits information and assistance to eligible veterans who honorably fought and served in our Nation's armed forces."
"Bandages and sutures cannot heal the sleepless nights, broken families and shattered lives caused by the invisible wounds of war. Military chiefs are determined to help troops combat what has become known as post-traumatic stress disorder."
"The Hanoi Taxi (tail #66-0177) was retired from active service in May 2006. She was the last of the 285 C-141s built by Lockheed to leave active service. She flew 100 POWs out of Hanoi on 12 February 1973, some of them tasting freedom for the first time in six years. Each POW put their shot-down date on the face of the oxygen panel during their flight to Clark AB in the Philippines. For her retirement ceremony, the POWs she brought home were brought back for the ceremony and one last flight by this gracious lady. Most of them are old men now but their enthusiasm, emotions, and excitement were evident during this flight and retirement ceremony. She was then flown to Dayton, OH where she will spend her final days in the Air Force Museum..."
Montagnard Sites: Keeping track of Human Rights abuses in Vietnam
I am a veteran who works at a nonprofit organization who does free home repairs for low income housing, seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. We started a veteran program in 2009 and looking at ways to expand our service to help more veterans in need. You can read more about our Veterans Program here… http://www.rtseattle.org/veteransprogram.php.
I came across your newsletter/website when I was at the Seattle Veterans Museum. I am looking for ways to get our program out to veterans to help more in need. We have been able to help over ten veterans this year, but I want to increase that number. I need more veterans applicants who are in need of some free home repairs. If you want to read about our organization you can click here Rebuilding Together Seattle
Please let me know if this opportunity is available or you know any other resources I can reach out to help fellow vets.
Thank you,
Jason Cummings
Program & Outreach Coordinator, Rebuilding Together Seattle
811 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
P: 206-682-1231/ F: 206-682-8962
Song "Once I Was" by Tim Buckley, photos courtesy of Troopers who served with the Silver Spurs in Vietnam, 1967-1972. The Silver Spurs received two Valorous Unit Awards during their time in hell... one for the defense of Long Binh during the 1968 Tet Offensive, the second for our involvement in the 1970 Cambodia Incursion. In memory of those Spur who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation with honor...
God's Own Lunatics by Joe Galloway
God's Own Lunatics by Joe Galloway which I put to pictures by the Silver Spurs, A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry, Vietnam '67-'72.
We had the honor of having Joe Galloway as our keynote speaker for our 2008 Silver Spur reunion. He will return to be our speaker once again in April 2010. Joe is a true friend of all military veterans and those who serve our beloved nation today...
If additional Spurs find us via this video, please join us at our website.
Roger "Bear" Young Spur scout platoon crew chief, '69-'70
Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs Award Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Roger & Pam Young Outstanding Veteran Volunteer 2001 "You are commended for your selfless service to veterans and family members"
Glen A. Williams "Bronze Boonie" Memorial Award The Glen Williams Award for 2000 is presented to Roger "Bear" Young and Pam Young For many years Pam and Bear have unselfishly given of their time and personal finances to publish their newsletter as a service to the Veteran community. The Northwest Veterans Newsletter has entertained, educated and edified veterans and their families and strongly supported veterans causes.
Personal commitment, dedication, and sacrifice are virtues embodied in the American Veteran. Pam and Bear Young certainly reflect those virtues. We honor you, congratulations.
M.R. Rogers - Trustee - 15 June 2000
The West wing of the Wall at Sunset Hills Vietnam Wall Experience 2001
To all of you that never had your parade,
Never felt your service time in hell was appreciated,
Who suffer health problems today,
WELCOME HOME!
Unknown family honors veterans at Auburn, WA. Veterans Day Parade 9 Nov 02
Moving Wall Washington Memorial Cemetery
Note reads:
"Uncle:
"I was only a boy when you left us and I really didn't know you, but now that I am a man, I promise to teach my boys of you and to honor your sacrifice. You are missed.
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