UPDATE: Verdict: Lejeune Marine did not haze junior colleague
September 30, 2011 12:12 PM
HOPE HODGE - DAILY NEWS STAFF
Updated at 5:37 p.m.
A military jury decided Friday that a Camp Lejeune lance corporal who fought “like a drunken monkey” in the mixed martial arts ring was not guilty of assaulting a Marine in his unit who failed to complete a series of push-ups.
Lance Cpl. Chad Fyffe, 23, was acquitted on charges of assault, false official statement and drunk and disorderly conduct in a summer 2010 incident at his French Creek barracks. Fyffe, then a member of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines scout sniper platoon, called the four newest members of the unit into his room to inspect their rucksacks for the next day’s exercise. Upon finding that some of the sacks were missing pieces of gear, Fyffe and his roommates told the Marines to begin “25-and-5” sets, a push-up exercise used in the platoon for training and correction. When one Marine, Pfc. Charles Holloway, could not keep up, Holloway claimed Fyffe began punching him and kicking him in the ribs, then ordered him into a bathroom across the hall and pummeled him for 10-15 minutes before finally releasing him.
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also on hazing
Marine suicide tied to hazing
Marine suicide leads to charges
Friday, September 30, 2011
‘High-risk activities’ help soldiers remain grounded
‘High-risk activities’ help soldiers remain grounded
Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 29 2011 11:31 PM
'By Colleen Flaherty
Killeen Daily Herald
DALLAS — First Lt. Emily Miller had one thought as she stood at the edge of the seven-story platform.
"Why am I doing this?" she recalled, following her first bungee jump experience Thursday at Zero Gravity adventure park in Dallas.
Miller and about 30 other 66th Military Intelligence Company soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, visited the park as part of their reintegration training. The regiment returned from its fourth and final deployment to Iraq in August.
"There's nothing between you and the ground, just open space," said Miller, 24. But the fear was worth "the adrenaline rush. I always told myself I'd go bungee jumping."
Sgt. 1st Class Stanley Holcombe of Fort Hood's Warrior Adventure Quest program accompanied the Ghostrider crew. He said encouraging returning soldiers to thrill-seek in a controlled environment is central to Warrior Adventure Quest, which "mitigates high-risk behavior through high-risk activities."
"The purpose is two-fold," Holcombe said. "They're having fun, but at the same time, they're exhibiting positive adaptive behavior, versus maladapted behavior, like driving too fast or drinking."
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Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 29 2011 11:31 PM
'By Colleen Flaherty
Killeen Daily Herald
DALLAS — First Lt. Emily Miller had one thought as she stood at the edge of the seven-story platform.
"Why am I doing this?" she recalled, following her first bungee jump experience Thursday at Zero Gravity adventure park in Dallas.
Miller and about 30 other 66th Military Intelligence Company soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, visited the park as part of their reintegration training. The regiment returned from its fourth and final deployment to Iraq in August.
"There's nothing between you and the ground, just open space," said Miller, 24. But the fear was worth "the adrenaline rush. I always told myself I'd go bungee jumping."
Sgt. 1st Class Stanley Holcombe of Fort Hood's Warrior Adventure Quest program accompanied the Ghostrider crew. He said encouraging returning soldiers to thrill-seek in a controlled environment is central to Warrior Adventure Quest, which "mitigates high-risk behavior through high-risk activities."
"The purpose is two-fold," Holcombe said. "They're having fun, but at the same time, they're exhibiting positive adaptive behavior, versus maladapted behavior, like driving too fast or drinking."
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GAO: 4 percent of VA copayments inaccurate
If there is anyone out there not understanding veterans are not covered for everything for free, this should clear that up.
One more thing to understand is that if they have a claim not approved, they have to pay out of pocket or their insurance unless they can prove they are unable to pay.
Considering members of congress get to keep their full coverage after they leave office, this shows how little the congress does in fact value the troops and veterans. The troops are just not worth as much as they are to themselves. Most people don't know members of congress walk out with great benefits that last the rest of their lives no matter if they go to work for private companies or not. Ask Bachmann if she plans on ending her benefits when she leaves office the way she wants military retirees to give their benefits up.
GAO: 4 percent of VA copayments inaccurate
By Patricia Kime - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Sep 30, 2011 12:26:41 EDT
In 2009, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s health panel called Department of Veterans Affairs officials on the carpet for what advocates and lawmakers said were “inappropriate billing practices” resulting in veterans being overcharged for medical service copayments.
But a newly released review of VA’s 56 million copayment bills in 2010 by the Government Accountability Office shows VA has an accuracy rate of 96 percent. Still, that means about 2.3 million copayment amounts were inaccurate last year, the GAO report said.
VA collects payment from veterans or their insurance companies for treatment and prescriptions for conditions not related to military service.At the 2009 hearing, representatives of the Paralyzed Veterans Association, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion reported incidents of veterans paying erroneous bills and never being reimbursed. Some veterans also were billed multiple times for a single service or received incorrect bills months after services were rendered.
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One more thing to understand is that if they have a claim not approved, they have to pay out of pocket or their insurance unless they can prove they are unable to pay.
Considering members of congress get to keep their full coverage after they leave office, this shows how little the congress does in fact value the troops and veterans. The troops are just not worth as much as they are to themselves. Most people don't know members of congress walk out with great benefits that last the rest of their lives no matter if they go to work for private companies or not. Ask Bachmann if she plans on ending her benefits when she leaves office the way she wants military retirees to give their benefits up.
Vietnam Vet Walks Hundreds Of Miles For Awareness
Vietnam Vet Walks Hundreds Of Miles For Awareness
Vet Is Hopes To Raise Money For Resource Center
KRDO.com Staff
POSTED: 12:12 pm MDT September 29, 2011
UPDATED: 12:36 pm MDT September 29, 2011
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Ben Cordova is walking from Wyoming to New Mexico to raise awareness for veterans.
The Vietnam vet said his mission is to raise funds for a veteran’s resource center, which will provide free services to veterans and their families.
Cordova said there are not enough programs established to provide assistance to veterans, and he wants to change that.
“I don’t want the younger generations to go through some of the stuff we’ve gone through.
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Vet Is Hopes To Raise Money For Resource Center
KRDO.com Staff
POSTED: 12:12 pm MDT September 29, 2011
UPDATED: 12:36 pm MDT September 29, 2011
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Ben Cordova is walking from Wyoming to New Mexico to raise awareness for veterans.
The Vietnam vet said his mission is to raise funds for a veteran’s resource center, which will provide free services to veterans and their families.
Cordova said there are not enough programs established to provide assistance to veterans, and he wants to change that.
“I don’t want the younger generations to go through some of the stuff we’ve gone through.
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Camp Lejeune holds career fair and education expo
Camp Lejeune holds career fair and education expo
By: Ashley White
CAMP LEJEUNE – More than 100 companies are coming together to help employ our nation's heroes. The Job Fair and Education Expo on board Camp Lejeune is providing the resources to help get the military men and women, who are ready to leave the service, a new job or on the path for education.
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By: Ashley White
CAMP LEJEUNE – More than 100 companies are coming together to help employ our nation's heroes. The Job Fair and Education Expo on board Camp Lejeune is providing the resources to help get the military men and women, who are ready to leave the service, a new job or on the path for education.
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Fort Hood soldier dies of non-combat incident
The Department of Defense today announced the death of a Texas soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn in Iraq.
According to The Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, 30, of Edcouch, died Sept. 18 in Tikrit of “injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident.”
Sgt. Altamirano was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood.
Man accused of killing soldier with truck recovering from stab wounds
Man accused of killing soldier with truck recovering from stab wounds
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 27 2011 12:47 PM
From staff and wire reports
A South Carolina man accused of hitting and killing a Texas soldier with his pickup truck and then driving away is recovering from stab wounds after returning to the scene of the biker rally where it happened.
Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the victim was Sgt. 1st Class Maurice Collier of Fort Hood.
Collier was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, according to information from Fort Hood.
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Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 27 2011 12:47 PM
From staff and wire reports
A South Carolina man accused of hitting and killing a Texas soldier with his pickup truck and then driving away is recovering from stab wounds after returning to the scene of the biker rally where it happened.
Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the victim was Sgt. 1st Class Maurice Collier of Fort Hood.
Collier was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, according to information from Fort Hood.
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Navy Vet with PTSD is focus of Criminal Minds episode
One of my favorite shows is Criminal Minds. I don't have much time to watch TV but this is one of the shows I make sure I get off the computer for.
'Criminal Minds' 'Dorado Falls' Preview: He's Fighting his own Mind
September 29, 2011 11:30 AM EDT
Criminal Minds season 7 continues with episode 3, "Dorado Falls." After the last case, which had to be one of the creepiest on the show, the BAU will be dealing with one where things are different from a usual case.
CM season 7 episode 3 "Dorado Falls" promo
"The BAU team investigates a mass murder at an Internet security company in Charlottesville, Va., but clues reveal it is not a typical serial killer at work. Also, Prentiss must complete recertification training under Morgan's watchful eye."
They're not forgetting that Prentiss has recently returned to the BAU after faking her death so fast. She may be back to solving cases, but there are a few more things she needs to take care of. In "Proof," the team was back together at the end of the episode, cooking dinner together like a family. Though Morgan had been understandably upset in the premiere, "It Takes A Village," he was the one to reassure Prentiss about Reid in the last episode. It only makes sense that he's the one helping her with her training.
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Lewis Black, Vic Henley Stand Up For The Troops
Lewis Black, Vic Henley Stand Up For The Troops
Greenwich, CT - Caroline's on Broadway in New York, normally dark on Mondays, was packed for a stellar evening of Stand Up comedy from Lewis Black and Vic Henley on September 12. Pete Dominick emceed the first comedy benefit for Greenwich-based Stand For The Troops, the non-partisan advocate for American's frontline troops.
Before turning the microphone over to the three famed comics who performed pro bono, SFTT co-founder and chair Eilhys England Hackworth announced the Foundation's new PTSD initiative and introduced SFTT PTSD Campaign Chair MAJGEN John Batiste, US Army RET; campaign Co-Chair noted psychologist Dr. Henry Grayson, Ph.D with practices in Westport, CT and New York; and SFTT CDS Warrior Salute's GEN Robert Mixon, US Army Ret.
SFTT is collaborating with CDS Warrior Salute on a Rochester-based Pilot Treatment Program, and developing a local referral resource. Because PTSD affects 1 in every 5 soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan while eighteen (18) vets a day commit suicide, and Traumatic Brain Injury is the legacy injury of returning vets, this initiative complements SFTT's B.E.S.T. BASIC FIVE Campaign to give our fighting men and women the best chance to make in home alive and in one piece by getting them the best personal combat gear: body armor, helmets, rifles, sidearms, and boots.
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l-r MAJGEN John Batiste, US Army RET -Stand for the Troops (SFTT) PTSD Campaign Chair; Lewis Black; GEN Robert Mixon, US Army RET - CDS Warrior Salute; Greenwich resident Eilhys England Hackworth, Stand for the Troops (SFTT) Chair (Photography: Denise Truscello)
Greenwich, CT - Caroline's on Broadway in New York, normally dark on Mondays, was packed for a stellar evening of Stand Up comedy from Lewis Black and Vic Henley on September 12. Pete Dominick emceed the first comedy benefit for Greenwich-based Stand For The Troops, the non-partisan advocate for American's frontline troops.
Before turning the microphone over to the three famed comics who performed pro bono, SFTT co-founder and chair Eilhys England Hackworth announced the Foundation's new PTSD initiative and introduced SFTT PTSD Campaign Chair MAJGEN John Batiste, US Army RET; campaign Co-Chair noted psychologist Dr. Henry Grayson, Ph.D with practices in Westport, CT and New York; and SFTT CDS Warrior Salute's GEN Robert Mixon, US Army Ret.
SFTT is collaborating with CDS Warrior Salute on a Rochester-based Pilot Treatment Program, and developing a local referral resource. Because PTSD affects 1 in every 5 soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan while eighteen (18) vets a day commit suicide, and Traumatic Brain Injury is the legacy injury of returning vets, this initiative complements SFTT's B.E.S.T. BASIC FIVE Campaign to give our fighting men and women the best chance to make in home alive and in one piece by getting them the best personal combat gear: body armor, helmets, rifles, sidearms, and boots.
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Vietnam Veteran's son Mark Wills new song Crazy Being Home
Country singer sheds light on PTSD
by Davia L. Mosley
dmosley@mdjonline.com
September 30, 2011
Platinum-selling country singer Mark Wills will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the North Georgia State Fair. The Georgia native is known for his songs such as “Don’t Laugh At Me,” “Nineteen Something” and “Jacob’s Ladder.”
However, his single “Crazy Being Home” has a special purpose: It brings awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. Wills said his father suffered from PTSD, and the singer wants to bring more attention to the cause.
“I am the son of a retired Vietnam veteran,” he said. “When my dad returned, he was inexplicably a ‘changed’ man. The problem was we didn’t know what it was or what to do for him.”
Wills said the inspiration for the song also came from a soldier (and personal friend) who is active duty with the special forces. Wills said, “His story and reaction inspired me in such a way that we hope it serves as a message to speak to all of our veterans to say, ‘You are not alone.’”
The country star has been a spokesperson for USA Cares since 2009. The nonprofit organization helps post-9/11 military families by providing financial and advocacy support.
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by Davia L. Mosley
dmosley@mdjonline.com
September 30, 2011
Platinum-selling country singer Mark Wills will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at the North Georgia State Fair. The Georgia native is known for his songs such as “Don’t Laugh At Me,” “Nineteen Something” and “Jacob’s Ladder.”
However, his single “Crazy Being Home” has a special purpose: It brings awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. Wills said his father suffered from PTSD, and the singer wants to bring more attention to the cause.
“I am the son of a retired Vietnam veteran,” he said. “When my dad returned, he was inexplicably a ‘changed’ man. The problem was we didn’t know what it was or what to do for him.”
Wills said the inspiration for the song also came from a soldier (and personal friend) who is active duty with the special forces. Wills said, “His story and reaction inspired me in such a way that we hope it serves as a message to speak to all of our veterans to say, ‘You are not alone.’”
The country star has been a spokesperson for USA Cares since 2009. The nonprofit organization helps post-9/11 military families by providing financial and advocacy support.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Invisible injuries’ of war to be felt for decades
Military Update
Invisible injuries’ of war to be felt for decades
By TOM PHILPOTT
Published: September 29, 2011
DOD
Sixty-six percent of the most seriously wounded soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have “invisible” injuries of brain trauma or post-traumatic stress, which their families and society will be dealing with at great cost for decades, said Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the Army’s vice chief of staff.
“The truth is, because we don’t see these injuries…they don’t receive the same level of attention as amputations, burns, shrapnel injuries,” Chiarelli said. “There is simply a bias – and I really mean that -- there is a bias either conscious or subconscious toward invisible wounds and injuries…It exists everywhere including in the medical community.”
Chiarelli made his remarks Monday at Defense Forum Washington, a one-day conference on support for wounded warriors and families as they struggle to heal and regain stable lives. The annual event is co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Institute and Military Officers Association of American.
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Invisible injuries’ of war to be felt for decades
By TOM PHILPOTT
Published: September 29, 2011
DOD
Sixty-six percent of the most seriously wounded soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have “invisible” injuries of brain trauma or post-traumatic stress, which their families and society will be dealing with at great cost for decades, said Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the Army’s vice chief of staff.
“The truth is, because we don’t see these injuries…they don’t receive the same level of attention as amputations, burns, shrapnel injuries,” Chiarelli said. “There is simply a bias – and I really mean that -- there is a bias either conscious or subconscious toward invisible wounds and injuries…It exists everywhere including in the medical community.”
Chiarelli made his remarks Monday at Defense Forum Washington, a one-day conference on support for wounded warriors and families as they struggle to heal and regain stable lives. The annual event is co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Institute and Military Officers Association of American.
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Marine’s scream halts rape in New York
Marine’s scream halts rape
By JOE MOLLICA and CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
September 29, 2011
A Marine vet who served five years in Iraq and Afghanistan saved a woman from a would-be rapist in Queens yesterday morning -- scaring him off with a jarhead scream.
Brian Teichman was dropping off his 2-year-old daughter at her babysitter near the Cross Island Parkway and 148th Street in Whitestone at around 9 a.m. when he spotted the hulking man force his victim over a guardrail and into a deserted, wooded area.
“It was 100 percent instinct as a Marine that the situation didn’t look right,” said Teichman. “I looked down and I saw him straddling her and he had his hand over her mouth and he was trying to rip her shirt off.
“My thought was scream first. If he runs, you don’t need to worry if he has a gun or a knife.
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By JOE MOLLICA and CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
September 29, 2011
A Marine vet who served five years in Iraq and Afghanistan saved a woman from a would-be rapist in Queens yesterday morning -- scaring him off with a jarhead scream.
Brian Teichman was dropping off his 2-year-old daughter at her babysitter near the Cross Island Parkway and 148th Street in Whitestone at around 9 a.m. when he spotted the hulking man force his victim over a guardrail and into a deserted, wooded area.
“It was 100 percent instinct as a Marine that the situation didn’t look right,” said Teichman. “I looked down and I saw him straddling her and he had his hand over her mouth and he was trying to rip her shirt off.
“My thought was scream first. If he runs, you don’t need to worry if he has a gun or a knife.
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Army veteran turned investor-entrepreneur wants to hear your ideas
Army veteran turned investor-entrepreneur wants to hear your ideas
By BILL MURPHY JR.
Stars and Stripes
Published: September 28, 2011
WASHINGTON — Know any millionaire entrepreneurs? You do now.
Meet Joseph Meyer, Army veteran and private equity investor. The businesses he’s started or invested in over the past 20 years, he says, are now worth a half a billion dollars.
If you’re a servicemember, family member or veteran who has a great idea for a new business and who is sincerely looking for advice or mentorship, Meyer says he’s interested to hear from you. You can email him at jm@meyercap.com.
Meyer credits the leadership skills and character traits he honed while on active duty in the 1980s for his success in business, at least once he’d learned to translate those skills to the civilian world. Now, he wants to help others achieve success.
“I look at kind of my whole military background and where I am today and I kind of chuckle,” Meyer said. “If you take a look at what I’m doing now, it stems from the fact that I could get into a situation, understand all the things that are going on around me very quickly, and see where the gaps are. … I’m able to do that because of how battalion commanders and company commanders would give you 10 minutes or two days, whatever it was, to do an operations order. You sat down and said, ‘Well, here are the resources I have and what I don’t have.’ And you did it quickly.”
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By BILL MURPHY JR.
Stars and Stripes
Published: September 28, 2011
WASHINGTON — Know any millionaire entrepreneurs? You do now.
Meet Joseph Meyer, Army veteran and private equity investor. The businesses he’s started or invested in over the past 20 years, he says, are now worth a half a billion dollars.
If you’re a servicemember, family member or veteran who has a great idea for a new business and who is sincerely looking for advice or mentorship, Meyer says he’s interested to hear from you. You can email him at jm@meyercap.com.
Meyer credits the leadership skills and character traits he honed while on active duty in the 1980s for his success in business, at least once he’d learned to translate those skills to the civilian world. Now, he wants to help others achieve success.
“I look at kind of my whole military background and where I am today and I kind of chuckle,” Meyer said. “If you take a look at what I’m doing now, it stems from the fact that I could get into a situation, understand all the things that are going on around me very quickly, and see where the gaps are. … I’m able to do that because of how battalion commanders and company commanders would give you 10 minutes or two days, whatever it was, to do an operations order. You sat down and said, ‘Well, here are the resources I have and what I don’t have.’ And you did it quickly.”
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Lewis-McChord Soldier Honored for Saving Woman's Foot, and Maybe Life
Soldier Honored for Saving Woman's Foot, and Maybe Life
September 28, 2011
Knight Ridder|by Christian Hill
Pfc. Jose Delgado put his skills as an Army combat medic at a unexpected time: while picking up a pizza in Lakewood.
Delgado, 22, is credited for saving Mary Healey's foot and possibly her life when he saw white smoke spewing from the Union 76 gas station on Bridgeport Way on July 24. He was driving from the barracks on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to pick up dinner.
Delgado and Healey hugged at Monday night's Lakewood City Council meeting, where city leaders and emergency responders recognized the soldier for coming to her aid.
"He's my hero," said Healey, who faces the prospect of another surgery but is praying to regain full use of her foot. "I would not be sitting here talking on the phone if he had not taken the actions he took."
Delgado said he doesn't consider himself a hero but was glad he could help.
"To know that I did enough for her to get her foot back, that was one of the most amazing feelings I'd ever felt," Delgado said Tuesday.
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September 28, 2011
Knight Ridder|by Christian Hill
Pfc. Jose Delgado put his skills as an Army combat medic at a unexpected time: while picking up a pizza in Lakewood.
Delgado, 22, is credited for saving Mary Healey's foot and possibly her life when he saw white smoke spewing from the Union 76 gas station on Bridgeport Way on July 24. He was driving from the barracks on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to pick up dinner.
Delgado and Healey hugged at Monday night's Lakewood City Council meeting, where city leaders and emergency responders recognized the soldier for coming to her aid.
"He's my hero," said Healey, who faces the prospect of another surgery but is praying to regain full use of her foot. "I would not be sitting here talking on the phone if he had not taken the actions he took."
Delgado said he doesn't consider himself a hero but was glad he could help.
"To know that I did enough for her to get her foot back, that was one of the most amazing feelings I'd ever felt," Delgado said Tuesday.
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Military salute outgrows venue, finds new home at Second Baptist
Military salute outgrows venue, finds new home at Second Baptist
By RUSTY GRAHAM
The Examiner
Barbara Hayley was sitting in the Worship Center at Second Baptist Church on Easter Sunday when divine inspiration struck.
Looking around the modern, cavernous, high-tech sanctuary, she knew she’d found a home for Operation Military Salute, an outgrowth from the Houston West Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition of the military and veterans.
“I looked up and thought ‘I wonder if the church would let us have it here’,” said Hayley.
Not only did it agree, Hayley said, the church is lending all its resources to the Nov. 4 event.
She hopes to fill the 4,200-seat capacity Worship Center with active-duty military and veterans, their families, Patriot Riders and community.
A joint event between the Houston West chamber and the PTSD Foundation of America, Operation Military Salute will, obviously, salute the military and veterans, but also raise money for the PTSD Foundation, and raise awareness of military members and the sacrifices they and their families make, Hayley said.
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By RUSTY GRAHAM
The Examiner
Barbara Hayley was sitting in the Worship Center at Second Baptist Church on Easter Sunday when divine inspiration struck.
Looking around the modern, cavernous, high-tech sanctuary, she knew she’d found a home for Operation Military Salute, an outgrowth from the Houston West Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition of the military and veterans.
“I looked up and thought ‘I wonder if the church would let us have it here’,” said Hayley.
Not only did it agree, Hayley said, the church is lending all its resources to the Nov. 4 event.
She hopes to fill the 4,200-seat capacity Worship Center with active-duty military and veterans, their families, Patriot Riders and community.
A joint event between the Houston West chamber and the PTSD Foundation of America, Operation Military Salute will, obviously, salute the military and veterans, but also raise money for the PTSD Foundation, and raise awareness of military members and the sacrifices they and their families make, Hayley said.
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Three homeless veterans buried with honor
Three homeless veterans buried with honor
by Brian New / KENS 5
SAN ANTONIO - They served their country, yet ended up without a home and without family to be found.
Wednesday, three homeless veterans were buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery -
"We are their family,” said John Rodriguez.
The former Marine and Vietnam War veteran has attended nearly 150 military funerals for homeless men and woman.
He said their service deserves his respect.
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by Brian New / KENS 5
SAN ANTONIO - They served their country, yet ended up without a home and without family to be found.
Wednesday, three homeless veterans were buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery -
Of the nearly fifty veterans in attendance at the burial, none had ever met any of the three, and yet they came.U.S. Air Force veteran Peyton Brown, 51,U.S. Army veteran Craig Burton, 57,U.S. Navy veteran Richard Owen, 71.
"We are their family,” said John Rodriguez.
The former Marine and Vietnam War veteran has attended nearly 150 military funerals for homeless men and woman.
He said their service deserves his respect.
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VA Hospital Aims To Serve New, Younger Vets
VA Hospital Aims To Serve New, Younger Vets
Dorn Medical Center breaks ground on facilities for Afghanistan and Iraq combat veterans
By: ELLEN MEDER
Published: September 28, 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. --
The Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center broke ground on new facilities that will serve the changing demographic of veterans returning from war.
In a ceremony in Columbia Wednesday, hospital officials and veterans celebrated the new Freedom Health Center, which will help give combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan outpatient care.
Construction on the 10,000-square foot building will begin Friday. The project will give the hospital staff much needed office space, and more exam rooms for patients who need specialty care, labs and x-rays.
The medical center, as well as its seven satellite facilities through the Upstate and Midlands, aim to screen all returning combat veterans for spinal injuries, hazardous exposure, post traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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Dorn Medical Center breaks ground on facilities for Afghanistan and Iraq combat veterans
By: ELLEN MEDER
Published: September 28, 2011
COLUMBIA, S.C. --
The Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center broke ground on new facilities that will serve the changing demographic of veterans returning from war.
In a ceremony in Columbia Wednesday, hospital officials and veterans celebrated the new Freedom Health Center, which will help give combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan outpatient care.
Construction on the 10,000-square foot building will begin Friday. The project will give the hospital staff much needed office space, and more exam rooms for patients who need specialty care, labs and x-rays.
The medical center, as well as its seven satellite facilities through the Upstate and Midlands, aim to screen all returning combat veterans for spinal injuries, hazardous exposure, post traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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Army veteran Nicholas Horner's trail delayed again
Ex-soldier's Pa. double-murder trial delayed again
Published 08:20 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The death penalty trial of an Iraq war veteran has been delayed by two weeks so a psychiatrist can further study his state of mind when police questioned him about a sandwich shop robbery that led to two fatal shootings.
Jury selection was to begin Oct. 4 in the trial of 31-year-old Army veteran Nicholas Horner, but it will now begin Oct. 18 with testimony starting a week later at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg.
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Original story
Three tour veteran Fellow Soldier Says Shooting Suspect Was In 'Combat Mode'
Solider goes on alleged shooting rampage
Published 08:20 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The death penalty trial of an Iraq war veteran has been delayed by two weeks so a psychiatrist can further study his state of mind when police questioned him about a sandwich shop robbery that led to two fatal shootings.
Jury selection was to begin Oct. 4 in the trial of 31-year-old Army veteran Nicholas Horner, but it will now begin Oct. 18 with testimony starting a week later at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg.
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Original story
Three tour veteran Fellow Soldier Says Shooting Suspect Was In 'Combat Mode'
Solider goes on alleged shooting rampage
Medals of America creates ways to support PTSD veterans
Medals of America Releases PTSD Items in Support of Our Veterans Suffering from this Serious Disorder
Medals of America supports returning soldiers and retired veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder through PTSD merchandise, recognizing this disorder.
Fountain Inn, SC (PRWEB) September 27, 2011
Medals of America, the premier source for military medals, military ribbons and more, understands the seriousness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and is doing its part to raise awareness and support this disorder through the release of new PTSD merchandise, including PTSD shirts, challenge coins and military hats. All PTSD items are great for both active and retired military members helping let all of our soldiers know that they are supported.
Close to one-third of all soldiers returning home after war suffer from this disorder. Despite being angry, confused and even suicidal, many of these men and women refuse to seek help—afraid it will be seen as a weakness or stigma. Sometimes, it is only through the aid of friends, family, and military leaders that these individuals pull through and can begin the healing process.
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Medals of America supports returning soldiers and retired veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder through PTSD merchandise, recognizing this disorder.
Medals of America, the premier source for military medals, military ribbons and more, understands the seriousness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, and is doing its part to raise awareness and support this disorder through the release of new PTSD merchandise, including PTSD shirts, challenge coins and military hats. All PTSD items are great for both active and retired military members helping let all of our soldiers know that they are supported.
Close to one-third of all soldiers returning home after war suffer from this disorder. Despite being angry, confused and even suicidal, many of these men and women refuse to seek help—afraid it will be seen as a weakness or stigma. Sometimes, it is only through the aid of friends, family, and military leaders that these individuals pull through and can begin the healing process.
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Vietnam Veteran Pays Respects at Soldier’s Funeral
Vietnam Veteran Pays Respects at Soldier’s Funeral
Reported by: Melissa Correa
September 28, 2011
MISSION - Victor Romo never met Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, who was killed in Iraq. That didn't stop him from grieving.
He quietly crept into an Edinburg church. He witnessed true devotion to a son, father, husband and soldier.
“This morning I was thinking we were in the same steps because when I went to Vietnam, I was married. I had a wife,” says Romo.
Romo put himself in the shoes of Altamirano. He felt the grief and pain. With a simple gesture, Romo became connected.
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Reported by: Melissa Correa
September 28, 2011
MISSION - Victor Romo never met Staff Sgt. Estevan Altamirano, who was killed in Iraq. That didn't stop him from grieving.
He quietly crept into an Edinburg church. He witnessed true devotion to a son, father, husband and soldier.
“This morning I was thinking we were in the same steps because when I went to Vietnam, I was married. I had a wife,” says Romo.
Romo put himself in the shoes of Altamirano. He felt the grief and pain. With a simple gesture, Romo became connected.
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