Veterans
Help Veterans and Military Members: Make a Difference Today
Military veterans have risked their lives to protect our country, and it is important to show them our appreciation. There are a variety of ways to help veterans that go beyond thanking them for their service. This article will discuss how individuals can help veterans in practical, meaningful ways to demonstrate their appreciation and support.…
Read MoreAgent Orange and Vietnam Veterans: The Killer after the War
What is agent orange and what are its effects? Agent orange and Vietnam Veterans have been a deadly combination. Agent Orange is a chemical weapon that was used by the United States during the Vietnam War. The chemical weapon is an herbicide that was mixed with dioxin, which is a highly toxic substance. Agent Orange…
Read MoreHelp for Veterans in Need — 15 Little Things that make a Big Difference
Veterans have given so much for our country, and it is important that we do what we can to help them when they return home. Too often, Veterans struggle with issues such as PTSD, homelessness, and unemployment. Here are 15 ways that you can help Veterans in need: 1. Donate money or time to a…
Read MoreVietnam Veterans Helping Younger Veterans – the Important Role They Play
Vietnam Veterans can play a very important role in helping younger Veterans. They can share their stories about the war, talk to their spouses and children about dealing with a Veteran with PTSD, take them out to eat and get them out of their rut, and urge them to apply for benefits from the VA.…
Read MoreWhat you don’t understand about Veteran’s Day
I will write this for my husband, the warrior and Vietnam Vet. I will write this for those suffering with PTSD from their loyal service to our glorious country. I will write this for those that don’t understand the effects that war has on our young men that serve our country so bravely. As my…
Read MoreDogs for Veterans | In the News
Dogs have been helping military veterans in many different ways for many years. With the awareness of our veterans suffering from PTSD growing through news outlets and social media more veterans and dogs have been able to be helped. To keep you up to date on the latest news related to dogs for veterans, we…
Read MoreVeterans Forum | A Place to Talk with Vets that Understand
We are proud to announce that the Dogs for Vets website now has a Veterans Forum! We are just getting it rolling so please register and start participating. We started the Veterans Forum because we believe that vets need their own place to vent and talk to each other. Some social media websites, like Twitter…
Read MoreShad Meshad, Founder NVF, to Visit Frank Spady and Dogs for Vets
In one of our recent articles, National Veterans Foundation Providing Help for Veterans, we talked about how NVF is helping veterans. The founder of the National Veterans Foundation, Shad Meshad, is coming to visit Frank Spady, of Dogs for Vets in just a few days. We’re extremely excited and honored about this visit to us.…
Read MoreWorld War II Veteran | Fred Selzer
The number of World War II Veterans still gracing our earth is dwindling every year. They fought hard and served our country with the highest regard. My Father, Fred Selzer, was one of these brave men. My Dad served before I was born and I only wish I could remember more about what he told…
Read MoreInterview with Military Working Dog Gabe
I’m celebrating Veteran’s Day with an interview with a brave and honored Military Working Dog. His name is Gabe and he won a big award from the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Gabe is one of the bravest military dogs that I know and he has helped the military by finding hidden weapons and…
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