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Heroes to Heroes Foundation expands moral injury program for veterans

Although there are many organizations trying to assist veterans on the suicide prevention front, the nonprofit Heroes to Heroes, is focusing on something unique known as moral injury (MI) – a psychological response that occurs in reaction to witnessing behaviors that go against an individual’s values and moral beliefs. Recent studies show that veterans who […]

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Helps Us Remember Our Military and Veterans With A Never Forget Garden and Marker

Some say there is a unifying effect in the language that flowers offer in expressing the profound emotions of patriotism, remembrance, and love. That’s why Matt Scott is hoping Arizona residents will consider placing a Never Forget Garden and Marker at their homes. “As a member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of

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Marine Corps Veteran Ryan Saunders Finds Healing in Nature

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Ryan Saunders, saw service in Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Infantry Assaultman. While in service, his experiences led to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. To help ease his symptoms, he tried pills, counseling, and other treatments.  They didn’t help as much as nature did. “At first, getting out into nature was more

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Dave Campbell and his dog Caleb

U.S. Army Veteran Dave Campbell, Finds Healing Through Soldiers Best Friend

Army Veteran David Campbell., was only 17 years old when he joined the Army in August of 1990.  Just one day after he signed up, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, and 13 weeks later, Campbell  deployed to Kuwait in what has become known as the ‘100 Hours War.’ He was severely wounded in an explosion and

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