U.S. Central Command - Official CENTCOM site

Defense News - News from the DoD

November 2018: Providing For The Common Defense - The Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission

From Deployment to Employment: A Veteran's Guide to Working from Home By Patrick Young - 1 Sep 24

A Veteran's Guide to Securing a Home by Patrick Young - 13 Sep 23

Simple, Significant Ways You Can Help Active and Former Military Members in Your Community by Patrick Young - 20 Jul 22

ADDITIONAL VETERAN RESOURCES! - Posted 1 Nov 19

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial - Posted 31 Jan 07

Army Historical Foundation - U.S. Army Museum

Best VA Loans Based on In-Depth Reviews - ConsumerAdvocate.org - Posted 16 May 19

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."

Foster parents needed! Dogs On Deployment - We believe in providing vital assistance to military pet owners while they serve our country with honor, courage and commitment. - Posted 14 Feb 22

Donut Dollies, The - The untold story of the American women who volunteered to go to Vietnam on an impossible mission: help the troops forget about the war.

Podcast series: Echoes of the Vietnam War - VVMF - Posted 5 Mar 22

Edmonds Community College Veterans Resource Center - Helping Veterans Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Fallen Patriot Fund - Helping families and those seriously wounded and discharged from the military.

Final Salute, Inc. - For Women vets by Women vets. Provides support for women veterans who are homeless or facing homelessness.

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.

The Independence Fund - Helping to give mobility to our wounded heroes.

MoneyGeek Veteran Resources:

Tribute & support for the current 3-17th Cav

Tunnel To Towers Foundation

VA Programs to assist the survivors of military personnel who die on active duty - 17 Aug 04

Veterans Benefits For Financial Security and Retirement - Birch Gold Group - Posted 14 Jan 22

Veteran Housing Assistance Guide - ApartmentGuide - Posted 21 Oct 19

Apartments For Rent In Seattle - ApartmentGuide

Financial Advice for Young Veterans Entering Civilian Life by Patrick Young - 22 Feb 23

Veterans' Guide to Vocational and Apprenticeship Programs - Posted 13 Dec 22

Developing a Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals by Patrick Young - 11 Dec 22

5 Tips for Veterans Interested in Starting a Small Business by Patrick Young - 15 Aug 22

Four Recommendations for Running Your Small Business Efficiently as a Veteran by Patrick Young - Posted 22 Jun 22

Heading Back To College As A Veteran by Patrick Young - 28 Apr 22

How to start a small business - A Veteran's SMB Guide with tools and financial resources - Posted 23 Nov 21

Military-to-Civilian Resume Examples - ResumeBuilder.com - Posted 26 Sep 21

Advancing Your Career: Online Applications, Technology for Workers with Disabilities by Patrick Young - Posted 25 May 21

College Resources for Veterans and Their Families - Overcoming the Challenges of Higher Education and Career Training - Posted 15 Nov 18

From Military To Public Service - Education & Career Resources for Veterans Transitioning to Criminal Justice - Posted 5 Feb 19

BestColleges.com - Higher Education Resources for ROTC Students and U.S. Servicemembers - Posted 26 Sep 14

Scholarship & Financial Aid Guide

Career Guide for Veterans

Military Resources: Higher Education for Veterans - Accredited Schools Online - Posted 2 Jun 15

Local: Veterans Archway Project - UW-Bothell - Posted 22 Oct 12

Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election - DOJ - Released 18 Apr 19

PDF file: Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks - GAO - 4 Sep 07

9-11 Commission Report - Released 22 July 2004

Supporting A Veteran Recovering From Addiction - Bedrock Recovery Center - Posted 19 Jul 24

Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Died by Suicide - Seattle Times - 30 Jun 24

FREE MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS FOR VETERANS - assistedliving.org - Posted 2 Mar 24

Traumatic Memories Associated with PTSD 'Live' in a Different Part of the Brain than Other Recollections, Study Finds - Military.com - 30 Nov 23

Veterans Benefits and Assisted Living: An Overview - Seniorhomes.com - Posted 29 Nov 23

Paying For Senior Care - Assisted Living in Seattle - Posted 17 Jul 23

VA Insurance Coverage For Veterans Addiction Treatment - Addiction Resource - Posted 12 Apr 23

Emergency Housing Guide - Caring.com - Posted 11 Jan 23

Autism And Addiction: Understanding The Link - Detoxrehabs.net - Posted 29 Aug 22

Memory Care Resouces For Veterans - Memorycare.com - Posted 19 Aug 22

Advice on How to Help Loosen the Grip of PTSD on Your Life by Patrick Young - 12 Jul 22

Washington Free Rehab Centers - FreeRehabCenters.net - Posted 28 Jun 22

Medicare Plans Resource For Veterans - Medicareplans.com - Posted 20 May 22

What is Home Care and How Much Does it Cost - PayingForSeniorCare.com - Posted 20 May 22

As plant-keeping booms during pandemic, 88% of Americans say the hobby has improved their mental health - Trees.com - Posted 10 Mar 22

PDF File: National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028 - VA - Posted 20 Feb 22

VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter - VA - 2 Aug 21

VA to start processing Vietnam vets' claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoning - MilitaryTimes - 27 May 21

2018 Agent Orange Newsletter - VA - Posted 18 Dec 18

Assisted Living Research Institute - ASSISTED LIVING BENEFITS FOR VETERANS - Posted 26 Nov 18

MEMORY CARE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS - MemoryCare.com - Posted 26 Nov 19

Treatment for military veterans: The Recovery Village - Personalized Addiction Treatment - Posted 20 Oct 17

VETERANS & SMOKING: ENDING THE WAR ON VETERANS' HEALTH - Posted 11 May 15

SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB FOR VETERANS - Help.org - Posted 19 Sep 19

Veterans Substance Abuse And Mental Health Resources - Posted 3 Oct 19

List Of The 11 Best Inpatient Rehab Centers For Veterans - AddictionResource.net - Posted 10 Nov 20

Attention Gulf War Vets and those who served in the Operation Iraqi Freedom: The Secret Casualties of Iraq's Abandoned Chemical Weapons - New York Times - 14 Oct 14

PDF file: Gulf War Veterans' Illness Task Force Report - March 2012 - VA - Posted 29 Mar 12

More on Suicide and PTSD by Tom Berger - V.V.A. - Jan/Feb 2010

PDF file: Agent Orange Dioxin Report - Courtesy of Vietnam Veterans of America - March/April 2009 - Posted 7 Apr 09

An Overview of Hepatitis - VeryWell.com - Posted 20 Sep 17

Mesothelioma Prognosis - Posted 30 Jan 19

Trauma of war hits troops years later - NewScientist.com news service - 25 Aug 05

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)

eVetRecs: Request Copies of Military Personnel Records

Both Pam and I read Diane's book over the Memorial Day Weekend, an excellent read regarding her struggle both in Vietnam and upon her return to the World, and her dedication to have a Vietnam Women's Memorial placed near the Wall to honor all the women involved in our war!

Thank you, Diane, for writing your book; for sharing yourself with us; for your courage and commitment; and your perseverance and devotion throughout your journey. Welcome Home, Dear Sister Veteran. - Roger & Pam Young, Northwest Veterans Newsletter - 30 May 22