Category Archives: Guest authors

Starting a New Business? Consider Hiring Veterans

Posted on June 22, 2022 by cspencer02

Starting a new business is exciting and a little scary. The opportunity to be your own boss attracts many people into the world of start-ups, but creating a successful business takes careful planning, attention to detail, and hard work. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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Navigating PTSD: Advice for Veterans

Posted on April 8, 2022 by cspencer02

  Image via Unsplash Many veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, better known as PTSD. Sometimes it may seem that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately, that’s untrue. Here is some guidance on navigating your PTSD. … Continue reading →

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No Bones About It: Dogs Have a Positive Impact on Our Health

Posted on December 23, 2021 by jamesaurora

If you’re on the fence about getting an animal, AskNod.org shares some more information on how our pets can make us healthy. Physical Health Research has shown that paying attention to animals gives us a feeling of calm and can … Continue reading →

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How Does the Home-Buying Process Differ for Veterans?

Posted on October 15, 2021 by brewerkelli

Buying a home is often stressful and exciting at the same time. Understanding the process is key to a successful experience. Presented today by Ask Nod, and myself as a staff writer, the following are the primary aspects of home … Continue reading →

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What Resources Are Available to Help Veterans Start a Business?

Posted on September 16, 2021 by brewerkelli

Today, an estimated 2.5 million businesses are veteran majority-owned. If you want to join their ranks, taking advantage of available resources is wise. That way, you can get the support you need to make your goals a reality. If you … Continue reading →

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The Costs of War Project at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Laura

An article in the Burlington Free Press, Afghanistan veteran honored in Randolph after losing his battle with post-traumatic stress (Link), about young Cory Green, only 31, raises a lot of emotions. There is the utter sadness of his death, and … Continue reading →

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PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, H.R.1448 – Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Laura

Arooo! President Biden signed this bill on 8/25/21 and it had 312 co-sponsors. Summary (Link): This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 vaccines come in multi-dose vials

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Laura

Veterans and civilians remember seeing the multi-dose vials that sat on top of the jet injectors that delivered mass vaccinations into their arms. Or that were used with unclean syringes or needles. Were there early indications that jet injectors could … Continue reading →

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MORE NEWS ON JETGUNS

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Laura

  USAID toots its horn and shows off vintage images of retired jet injectors 60 years of USAID: “Innovative Immunizations Past and Present” There is no question that vaccinations are beneficial for most people. But, and there are always a … Continue reading →

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Any action on the new presumptive benefits for bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism yet?

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Laura

A little. They have been added to the Agent Orange Exposure webpage (LINK). I do not see anything on this in the Federal Register yet. However, VA posted on VAvantage blog (May 27) >>>BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for … Continue reading →

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