
The Missing in America Project honors unclaimed veterans with dignified burials
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates about 21,000 veterans are awaiting burials, some dating back to the Civil War.
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PTSD relief found in loyal service dogs, new study confirms
Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, according to a study published in June 2024.
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Want to support veterans? Follow these 4 tips to find (actually) good charities
Many Americans donate to charities that help military veterans as a way to honor them for their service to the country. It can, however, be daunting to choose from the more than 8,000 such groups operating nationwide.
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Sometimes the best medicine for a veteran is the company of another veteran
Many veterans suffer lifelong anguish over the loss of their brothers and sisters in arms. For them, Memorial Day is a day like every other day — a day they remember those who died at war.
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This building in Detroit was transformed into permanent housing for veterans experiencing homelessness
Four organizations in the city and a national partner used their relationships and data to reduce homelessness toward “functional zero.”
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Women veterans are receiving more benefits, care from VA than ever before
Progress is attributed to legislative measures and ongoing initiatives such as the PACT Act and the new Women's Health Research Collaborative.
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