

Race to Erase 22 Veteran Flag Run
Cpl Dane Freedman was honored by Race to Erase 22 this past weekend at their Veteran Flag Run event. We are so grateful that he is honored and remembered by amazing organizations like this. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Visit their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/RacetoErase22/ #honorandremember #event #veterans

Happy Veteran's Day
Today we honor all those who have served, past, present and future. We will always honor your service, sacrifice, and courage. We are forever indebted to you all. Local Veterans Day events: Source: Click here Veterans Day, held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, previously called Armistice Day, is a federal holiday to honor all veterans. Veterans Day 2017 is Saturday, Nov. 11. Local events include: ADAMS COUNTY Adams County residents can attend a community apprecia
"On this Veterans Day, where is the outrage over mental-health crisis?" opinion article
Source: Click here The military has recklessly and willfully ignored generations of well-documented war-trauma lessons, and our veterans have suffered because of that. While the national news media, political pundits and our political leaders fixate on such gripping scandals as NFL players protesting during the national anthem and President Donald Trump’s alleged bumbled interaction with a Gold Star family, 20 veterans die from suicide every day, as the tragedy of the current

"Filmmaker Jason Hall continues fight for veterans with 'Thank You for Your Service'&qu
Source: Click here Miles Teller as Army Staff Sft. Adam Schumann in "Thank You for Your Service" As Veterans Day fast approaches, a new film that examines the true-life plight of soldiers returning home from the Iraq War is about to open in theaters -- and thankfully for moviegoers and most importantly, veteran viewers, "Thank You for Your Service" was completed under the watchful eye of filmmaker Jason Hall. Hall, who was nominated for a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for ada


"Commentary: The Veteran Suicide Crisis is Preventable. Here's What You Can Do" news a
Source: Click here Earlier this year, a young veteran presented for therapy at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania following an inpatient hospitalization for suicidal thoughts. Things had spiraled out of control, one stressor built on another, until it all felt like too much. Fortunately, someone spotted the signs. Not a medical doctor or a therapist, he wasn’t talking to them. It was a buddy at work who asked the tough question.

"Medical Marijuana Could Help Vets: VA Secretary" NY Daily News article
WASHINGTON — Source: click here Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said medical marijuana could help veterans, a major split in tone from others in the Trump administration. "There may be some evidence that this is beginning to be helpful and we're interested in looking at that and learning from that," Shulkin said about medical use of the drug for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in states with medical marijuana laws. "If there is compelling evidence that t
"Deployment stress impacts well-being through different mental health issues for female and mal
Source: click here Experiencing stress-related mental health issues following deployment exposures increases risk of reduced well-being in other life domains in the years following military service for veterans. Gender plays an important role in these associations. The findings, which appear in Clinical Psychological Science, have implications for better understanding the challenges female and male veterans face upon returning from service and may lead to ways care can be opt

"How we fail veterans with mental illness" NY Post news article
Source: Click here As we commemorate our honored fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, I ask my fellow New Yorkers to take note of the roughly 20 veterans who commit suicide every day. The mental-health issues many of our veterans face is a serious problem that must be addressed. Fortunately, there are ways to improve this immediately. Unfortunately, it shouldn’t have taken this long. We got a stark reminder of this on May 18. A man was sitting in his car just before noon, ready t

"Prince Harry Meets with Veterans to Discuss Mental Health Treatment" news article
Source: Click here "Prince Harry is continuing his mission to shed light on the importance of mental health. The royal visited the Help For Heroes recovery center at Tedworth House in Wiltshire, England, where he met with former service members participating in Hidden Wounds—a program designed to support those struggling with PTSD, anxiety and other issues related to leaving the military. During the visit, Prince Harry learned about the veterans' dedication to building an "Ir

Join us at the Dillsburg Home Brewfest - November 19th
We are so grateful to be invited to the Dillsburg Home Brew Festival on November 19th at Noonan's Tavern (303 Golf Club Ave. Dillsburg, PA 17019) to provide information about our organization. Part of the proceeds raised from the event will be graciously donated to support our cause and allow us to place more puppies with veterans! Read below for more details: "Join us for a fun afternoon where you can sample some great homemade beers, ciders and wines. Must be 21 to attend.