If it's new on the web site, you'll find it on one of our announcement pages! Different topics will be of interest to you throughout your Marine's career. Chose from the categories of Marine Parents' web sites to the right. The most recent announcements will be at the top.

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Bridget C. Cantrell, Ph.D., author of the acclaimed PTSD Book Downrange: To Iraq and Back and Once a Warrior: Wired for Life will participate in a monthly online discussion group sponsored by MarineParents.com, Inc. The topic of discussion for this online group is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD and Warrior Transitioning. Military personnel and spouses, parents or other adult family members who would like to learn more about PTSD and Warrior Transitioning are invited to attend. The format for the discussion group will be a structured online chat. The discussion groups are held in the MarineParents.com online chat room. Dr. Bridget Cantrell now holds her monthly chats via Blog Talk RadioIf you miss a chat, you can find Dr. Cantrell's sessions on iTunes.

Click here to listen to Dr. Cantrell’s broadcasts about PTSD and Combat Recovery on iTunes

To learn more about the unique needs and concerns of active-duty service members and veterans with PTSD, the University of South Florida RESTORE Lives Center and the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY) have joined together in a research project...

Click here to learn more about the study and how you might be able to assist

Thirty-nine years ago – March 30, 1973, to be exact – the Vietnam War officially ended when the United States withdrew its combat and support units from Southeast Asia. From an American public at large that had long since grown tired of the war, many of the returning veterans were greeted with hostility or indifference. Thirty-eight years later, the veterans got the reception they were denied when March 30 was designated as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”...

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On December 22, 2011, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims gave approval to a class-action settlement victory for veterans and their families. As a result of the settlement proposed by The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP), the U.S. military agreed to pay lifetime disability retirement benefits to 1,029 of the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans discharged with PTSD who were denied benefits. Through the settlement, these veterans will receive...

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently released the Veteran's Field Guide, a document that explains which veteran services will be impacted in the event of a federal government shutdown.

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When our Marines leave their military careers behind and return home from combat, many who have suffered physical injuries, PTSD or other impairments have difficulty finding employment. HirePatriots.com is an organization that serves U.S. Military members, veterans and their families by providing them with jobs to supplement their incomes. HirePatriots.com is dedicated to helping Veterans by stimulating local economies, creating new streams of income for businesses and encouraging Americans to honor those that serve in our US Military.

To learn more about this organization, visit www.HirePatriots.com

Many Veterans have questions about the new health care reform law. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers the following information about the law and its impact on Veterans. This information addresses only the most pressing questions that have been raised. VHA will provide additional information about the new law as it is developed.

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Your fellow combat veteran and Wounded Warrior – Sgt Eddie Wright – has a small request. Can you take a moment to fill out a survey online?

The survey is designed to gather information on both the effectiveness of current systems and on preferences that could be incorporated into new systems so that food products can be customized for the modern American Warfighter. Eddie’s brother is conducting this study in the field of Culinary Innovation because he noticed a need for better nutritional packages for operational combat soldiers.

We’re calling all combat veterans; please share your thoughts today. Click here.

Brought to you by MilitaryHandbooks.com, these handbooks are FREE and offer valuable information about pay, benefits, retirement planning, education benefits, career decisions, and more for both active and retired U.S. military personnel. Handbook topics include: After the Military, Veterans Healthcare Benefits, Base Installation Directory, Benefits for Veterans & Dependents, Guard and Reserve Military, and others. Peruse them all, or focus on the handbooks that apply specifically to you and your loved one in the service. Knowledge is power and you don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to empower yourself with pertinent information.

Click here for all nine 2010 Military Handbooks.

This special 3/5 Memorial Tee is brought to you by a Marine veteran’s company, Resolution Gear. The front has 3/5’s logo on the upper left chest and the back of the tee features the text, “ALL GAVE SOME. SOME GAVE ALL.” with a list of names of 3/5 Fallen Heroes. The Memorial Tee is available in black and desert and must be ordered by midnight, May 16th, 2010. Order yours today and help us spread the word to other 3/5 Marines and Families of the Fallen. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Click here to order now!

Attention Marine families and supporters! WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The Marine Parents outreach program, Purple Heart Hero Support™, is in the running for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant and we need your vote to win the competition!

With the Pepsi Grant, we will be able to turn our 200 meals a year served in 2 hospitals into 20,000 meals served a year in 4 hospitals. There are many great ideas out there, but who could be a more worthy recipient than our Wounded Warriors and their families?

Take one minute a day to vote for our Wounded Warriors!

Click here to watch the You Tube video and learn how to vote!

In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants nationwide this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.11, 2009.
Please click here for more information.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is warning Veterans not to give credit card numbers over the phone to callers claiming to update VA prescription information.
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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Chicago Park District are proud to invite you to Veterans’ Adaptive Activities Day, a day of sports, games, food, music and inclusive fitness for Veterans with Disabilities and their families, on October 9, 2009 from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Click here for flyer (PDF) and more information.

Marine Corps Mobilization Command (MOBCOM) recently released an email newsletter containing an article about IRR recalls. The article states, “The Corps has stopped putting Individual Ready Reserve Marines on involuntary orders, phasing out recalls as the active duty force has grown to 202,000.”
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All Veterans. All Branches. All Eras.
The Missouri Veterans Commission along with AMVETS, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans and Marine Parents will hold 21 Listening Posts across Missouri from September 14 through October 28.

This is a joint effort aimed at assessing the needs of Veterans. Questions will be asked via note cards to assure confidentiality and subject matter experts will be available. All those who served in the military, regardless of belonging to an organization, are invited to attend.
Click here to learn more...

Read the latest media coverage! The August 30th article is entitled "Missouri veteran injured by vaccine ineligible for benefit." Click here...

This Defense Budget amendment was shot down in committee - Barbara Lopez added the story to CNN's iReport. Click here to view and/or comment.

A battle that began when Josef was paralyzed and nearly died from a smallpox vaccination has made its way to the U.S. Senate. Learn more about Joe’s injury, his continuing road to recovery, his extensive involvement with Marine Parents and the Defense Budget amendment in Joe's name pending before the Senate.
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Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans (JOFDAV) is a free nationally based online recruitment application that is specifically designed for disabled American veterans. This is a free public service site where disabled veterans can post resumes and employers can post jobs. To post a resume, job seekers must first fill out an online registration. The resume will post for three months. After three months, job seekers are given the option to repost their resume, to modify it or to leave it inactive. Job seekers don’t have to wait for employers to find them - they can browse through job openings that companies already have posted.
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The Welcome Home Initiative is a ministry of Christ the King Spiritual Life Center and the Episcopal Diocese of Albany. The Welcome Home Initiative's programs are our gift to members of the armed forces and their families. We offer this retreat to thank them for their service to our country. Upcoming program dates include: August 3-5, 2009 and October 26-28, 2009.
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Veterans and military families face many challenges in the transition from deployment back to civilian life. In order to support them, Strength at Home is offering two programs to help veterans strengthen their relationships, improve conflict management skills, as well as increase relationship satisfaction. These programs are part of federally funded research projects. There are sessions for couples as well as veterans only. The groups are held at:
The National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA in Jamaica Plain and Brockton
and
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus

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Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veterans groups from college campuses across the United States. Founded in January of 2008, SVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student veterans at the local, state, and national level.
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A program offered by the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). Doctors of chiropractic from around the United States have answered the call to participate in a new initiative aimed at supporting America’s newest returning veterans with immediate access to chiropractic services.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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In January 2009, Chapman University School of Law launched the AMVETS Clinic, a pro-bono legal clinic for military service personnel unlike any other on the West Coast. The new program provides invaluable experience to students and free legal representation to veterans, service members and their families.
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The 'Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities' offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The EBV program is offered entirely free to qualified veterans accepted into the program.
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Las Positas College is offering a total of eleven scholarships available for enrolled student-veterans. One scholarship of $750 is and ten $300 scholarships.
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Air Compassion For Veterans (ACV) mission is to ensure that no financially-needy veteran / active duty military person or their family member(s) is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation for lack of a means of long-distance medical air transportation.
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Little Caesars is looking for veterans with integrity and character who take initiative, utilize a teamwork management style and have a strong personal commitment to the business.
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