One of the biggest challenges facing Veterans as they transition out of the military and into the civilian world is trying to find their place. Joining Forces was founded in 2011 to help the military community establish their post-service careers while utilizing the unique skills learned during service. But before we get to the details …
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How many times have you opened a box and taken its contents out only to find that putting them back in the same box is IMPOSSIBLE? This past Christmas my wife and I opted for an artificial tree rather than our standard live tree due to allergies that have plagued us the past couple of …
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is becoming a common wound of modern warfare. It has even been coined the “signature wound” of the War on Terror. While TBI is becoming more prevalent in wartime activity, many service men and women continue to go undiagnosed. Institutions, like the US Department of Veterans Affairs, are working to make …
After being medically discharged or retired from the military, most soldiers are encouraged to also seek compensation from the Veterans Administration (VA). This process is just as confusing and drawn out as the process with the Army. My husband submitted his packet to them at the same time that his medical packet was presented to …
When we first found out that my husband was being medically retired, I had a wide range of emotions. On one hand, I was thrilled that I would never have to hear the words ‘I’m being deployed’ again. I thought surviving four deployments was quite enough! But on the other hand, I was very sad. …