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Veteran Well-Being & finding meaningarticles

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Sometimes the Best Medicine for a Veteran Is the Company of Another Veteran

Veterans are molded by military culture—a unique set of values, traditions, language and humor, with unique subcultures. It has enough consistency across different branches, ranks and time periods to make most veterans feel a kinship.

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The Healing Power of Greek Tragedy

Brooklyn-based Theater of War Productions bills itself as “an innovative public health project that presents readings of ancient Greek plays, including Sophocles’ Ajax, as a catalyst for town hall discussions about the challenges faced by service men and women, veterans, their families,...

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It is Critical to Find Your Purpose First

The process to uncover your purpose after a career in military service takes great introspection.

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How to Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over

No matter where you move after the military, even if you’re returning to where you grew up, it takes time and effort to find your sense of belonging. Your civilian job likely won’t provide that as easily as the military did—or at all.

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‘American Veteran’ Honors the Many Faces of the U.S. Soldier

On the heels of America’s longest war, a new PBS documentary series sits down with nearly 50 veterans in hopes of helping to bridge a growing gap.

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A Veteran’s Search for Meaning

Why we serve, and what we’re fighting for, aren’t always clear.

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Finding Purpose through Community Service

Volunteer programs help Vets reintegrate into society, improve mental health.

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Veterans Need Help Becoming Civilians Again

Our treatment of troops returning from combat has led to a culture of permanent disability. They deserve better.

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For Some Veterans, COVID-19 Pandemic Improved Mental Health

Veterans said they experienced positive psychological benefits during the pandemic including a greater appreciation of life, closer relationships, and an increased feeling of personal growth and strength.

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Incarcerated Veterans Are Finding Relief in Meditation and Yoga

“A mindfulness practice is our tool for re-engaging prisoners with their bodies to restore the connection between mind, heart, and body.”

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