Veterans Essay In Jeff Miller’s eyes‚ “the willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” I agree with Jeff and it is my firm belief that the Veteran Affairs (VA) should extend their support services to veterans and this service should be provided forever. I believe this because veterans have done more than enough to deserve this care‚ also they can still be active in the work force in some way. Also‚ currently not enough
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I am spending my time volunteering at St. Marks United Methodist Church (St. Marks UMC). This church is an open community‚ working to create a comfortable atmosphere for anyone and everyone in and around the area. I work specifically with the youth of the church and I reach out to students who are my age or younger than me. I have been volunteering at St. Marks for almost four years‚ assisting in many different groups and organizations sponsored by our church. I volunteer at this church because it
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Volunteering is very important because it helps a lot to make the country a better place‚ it also gives something from the person to make them feel good about themselves to no they have helped and done it in their own free time. Something named the compact is to do with volunteering it is where the government have an agreement with the voluntary and community sector which outlines a way of working that improves the relationship for mutual advantage‚ in other words helping each other as best as they
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Good morning. I would first like to thank all the Veterans who are seated before me. I wouldn’t have made it this far without the struggle or sacrifice that you’ve provided. I’m truly thankful for all that you’ve done in order to keep my country the Home of the Free and the Land of the brave. I pride myself in the ability to wear this uniform and to stand next to my brothers and sisters in arms. A veteran creates in me pride for my country. I’m proud to be a part of a country that someone would respect
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When we think of veterans returning home from either from a tour in a combat zone or from completing their service to our nation. Veterans today are facing numerous problems such as: Readjustment‚ PTSD‚ Unemployment and homelessness. These are just a few of the many issues that they are facing when returning home. As a veteran I can say one of the biggest issues we have faced was that of readjustment to a civilian lifestyle from a military lifestyle. Service members are used to order and the feeling
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that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand. When I first came up with the idea of volunteering at a nursing home‚ I wanted to help out with activities and meet with some of the residents. At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy; however after getting to know the residents a little better‚ I started to feel more comfortable around them. My goal in volunteering was to bring a smile to the residents by doing different activities from word games‚ to playing chess
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with the opportunity to become an active member of the communities and it has a lasting‚ positive impact on myself and society. volunteerism enables me to acquire life skills and knowledge‚ as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Volunteering increases my overall life satisfaction and I feel good about helping others. This has allowed me to engage with the community‚ creates special bonds with each individual. I have learned and enhanced my personal knowledge‚ grew from new experiences
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United States) Veterans in America are much more likely to go on the streets rather than someone that has never participated in the military (Homelessness in America). About one in four homeless people are veterans but there are only 11% of the US nation former veterans. (Veterans make up 1 in 4 homeless). When veterans come home from war they get all kind of benefits‚ e.g. loans‚ free health care and further education. Homeless veterans are much better educated than non veteran homeless people
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Veterans and PTSD Toni L. Enemy Hunter Psychiatric Rehabilitation/REHA 425 Professor McDermott October 29‚ 2011 Abstract The United States is seeing an increasing number of Veterans coming back from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is affecting the lives of men and women‚ their family and those closest to them. The goal of this paper is to give some general information for women and their families
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Veteran’s benefits Topic: Improving veterans benefit system Purpose: To change the time it takes for a veteran to receive their benefits. Thesis: To persuade congress to change how and when benefits are established. Do you know someone who receives Veterans Benefits? Do you know how long for them to get their benefits or if they received them at all? Contemplate that and reach out to your family member or friend that is a veteran and see what kind of answers you get. Good morning Classmates‚ Staff
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