I partnered with Headstrong because they give free and fast mental health support to our veterans who are most at risk. There is no red tape, and they get help within a day or two instead of weeks.
I cannot, or will not, take the freedoms this country offers for granted. But these freedoms have come with a price so many times. The sacrifices made by our veterans are reminders to us of this.
At Concerned Veterans for America, we’ve made the case that the defense budget could be targeted for spending reform, but in a targeted fashion that genuinely changes unsustainable spending trajectories while preserving U.S. defense capacity.
America’s Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.
Veterans’ issues have always spoken to me.
One of the greatest injustices of the Vietnam era is the way our veterans were treated when they returned home. This compounded the pain experienced by those who served. That is a mistake we must never make again.
To honor the legacy of veterans and the democratic principles they fought for, I am glad that I introduced the Korean War Veterans Recognition Act which was enacted in 2009.
In mid-May, the House of Representatives approved the full amount of money that the Veterans Administration said was needed for next year – plus an additional $1 billion increase for veterans’ health care.
I understand the importance of COVID precautions, but it is unacceptable to let bureaucracy effectively block veterans from accessing the benefits they have sacrificed greatly for.
I’m trying to raise awareness for veterans.
The dangers of an Afghan collapse are many: Afghan deaths, a loss of American prestige, a loss of NATO prestige, a moral blow to U.S. troops and veterans, a Taliban resurgence, huge setbacks for women, and greater power for Pakistan and Pakistani extremists.
The young patriots now returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan and other deployments worldwide are joining the ranks of veterans to whom America owes an immense debt of gratitude.
Too many veterans are poor or near poor and homeless because of it.
As Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a constant concern for me is having our veterans dragged into partisan politics.
Veterans want the choice to use age-old practices like yoga, meditation and acupuncture, but they should also benefit from scientific advances like detecting the biomarkers that will allow us to better treat the invisible wounds of war.
Taking care of our veterans is personal for me.
I’m honored to be a member of the Senate’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where we can hear about the problems facing our veterans firsthand, and work together on commonsense solutions.
On the local, state and federal level, government is working alongside veteran’s organizations and other stakeholders to provide services such as medical assistance, employment resources, and housing support to veterans and their dependents and survivors. But there are still gaps in services that must be rectified.
America’s trying to do the best for its veterans.
Chicago started doing the same thing, bringing on young players in the beginning combined with veterans, and it worked for them. The Yankees are similar in that way.
It is unacceptable that disabled veterans in Illinois rank at the bottom of the list when it comes to disability pay. We owe our disabled veterans more than speeches, parades and monuments.
People don’t realize how many of the homeless are single moms, and a lot of veterans, and people with mental illness.
On Veterans Day, I can’t help think of my uncles who volunteered for the service after fleeing a brutal regime in the Dominican Republic. They hadn’t been in America long, but they were already so grateful for its opportunities that they were eager to serve.
Extending the GI bill benefits to ensure veterans receive the support they need for good-paying jobs is critical.
What do we have for veterans? Government-run health care. I understand that. Congressmen and senators… they get five choices of government-run health care. Why should a congressman and senator get anything more than a regular citizen does? Why are they privileged and the rest of us aren’t?
The broken VA disability claims process has failed to adequately aid veterans with toxic exposure during their military service.
This year’s Veterans Day celebration is especially significant as our country remains committed to fighting the War on Terror and as brave men and women are heroically defending our homeland.
Taking care of our veterans is one of my top priorities, and I am especially concerned on behalf of our women veterans.
During the time of Webex growing from $0 to greater than $700M, the company was sold to Cisco. The Webex team lost the passion and drive to further grow the business because many Webex veterans left and Cisco’s integration with Webex was not successful.
Veterans are determined to continue serving here at home, and given a level playing field, they will compete with anyone.
Our commitment to veterans requires that we fight for access to affordable health care.
I started a theater called Steppenwolf. We’ve been very supportive of the veterans there.
We need to respect and value our veterans while they are alive.
Veterans are generally reluctant to seek mental health care.
Our family lives military and veterans issues in a way few others do.
I think we’ve learned that the S.B.A. plays a critical role in providing access and opportunity when the market is not providing that access. We help banks get that money out into the hands of important and viable businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, immigrants and veterans.
In Cleveland, I was a young rookie. I was trying to be like the veterans when I wasn’t a veteran. That was definitely the wrong way to go about things.
As the days went on, I didn’t mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn’t wait to get to the ballpark I’d be the first one there and I was willing to do anything. I think that’s why the veterans liked me.
Donald Trump is a guy who has called for privatization of the V.A. That is something that is overwhelmingly rejected by America’s veterans. They do not want to go down that path. Do they want improvement? Sure they do. But they don’t want risky or radical.
I’ve led programs that have helped thousands of individuals, small businesses, veterans, the disabled, farmers get low-interest loans to prosper.
Caring for our veterans is the duty of a grateful nation. Unfortunately, the Bush administration and congressional Republicans have not lived up to this duty.
There is a healthy disrespect among veterans who served on the front lines for people who walk around telling war stories.
Being in the clubhouse, talking to the veterans, talking to guys who have been here, getting to know everybody, getting the personalities, you can actually learn a lot from the other players in the league.
The Veterans Health Administration’s socialized style of medicine, where the government is in charge of the hospitals and managing our veterans’ health care, simply does not work.
Veterans come out of the military with a wide range of skills and the best training in the world. They shouldn’t be struggling to find jobs in the civilian workforce, especially not when trade schools and businesses are struggling to fill high-demand, high-paying jobs in STEM-related industries.
Caring for our veterans should be non-negotiable. And it definitely should not be affected by playing the same old Washington party politics game.
Children in urban communities suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome in higher proportions than veterans, and they need therapeutic outlets, which arts and drama has proven to provide.
We need more housing in San Francisco, plain and simple, and we especially need more affordable housing for our low-income households, seniors, teachers, formerly homeless people, veterans, and middle-income residents.
The state of New Hampshire is committed to delivering results for New Hampshire’s veterans.
Veterans and serving personnel alike have been hounded by processes often not motivated by the pursuit of justice.
I think there’s room for everybody in Impact Wrestling. I think those veterans that come in, they do nothing but give the younger talent nothing but insight and lessons and to help the younger talent. They show them the way.
What we’ve seen is too many Californians and veterans moving to other states across this country because California is just simply not affordable.
Apprenticeships are a particularly effective way to create career pathways with upward mobility and strong earning potential. Because apprentices receive a paycheck, it’s a great option for those with families to support, including many veterans.
While we can’t begin to repay the debt we owe our veterans for their brave service, we can certainly take steps to ease the physical, psychological and financial hardships they may be experiencing.
I won’t stop fighting to give Nevadans access to affordable health care just because my husband is a doctor, just like I won’t stop standing up for veterans because my father served in World War II.
As a cosigner of the Veterans’ Bill of Rights, I’m committed to making sure that veterans’ issues remain a top priority in Congress.
