Wounded Times

Vietnam veteran receives medals earned 40 years ago

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:52:05 PDT

Sheffield Village veteran receives medals 40 years later Published: Friday, May 25, 2012 By RON VIDIKA SHEFFIELD VILLAGE — It’s been a long time coming but well worth the wait. More than 40...

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Caretakers finally acknowledged in treating PTSD, again

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:39:33 PDT

Reminder, this is yet one more study about something that was known back in the 80's but passed off as something "new" and different. Point Man Ministries has been working with veterans and their...

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Female Marine Veteran waits 50 years for justice

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:26:38 PDT

Woman battles for PTSD benefits after rape Reported by: Tim Becker PORTLAND, Ore. -- A former Marine is coming forward with a painful secret. An 80-year-old Portland woman says she was raped...

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Memorial Weekend events 2012 - for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:24:14 PDT

Cathy Haynes keeps Central Florida up to date on what is going on for the military/veterans community and works tirelessly putting together a list of events topped off with showing up at most of...

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Tim McGraw to give 25 homes to veterans

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:25 PDT

Tim McGraw to give 25 homes to veterans CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press Friday, May 25, 2012 Nashville, Tenn. Tim McGraw will be saluting veterans in a big way while on tour this...

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Marines to offer early retirement, with benefits

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:54:22 PDT

Marines to offer early retirement, with benefits By MATTHEW M. BURKE Stars and Stripes Published: May 25, 2012 U.S. MARINE CORPS SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan — The Marine Corps soon will offer...

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Marine back from Afghanistan dies in Grand Canyon

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:42:32 PDT

Marine on way home to Kansas after Afghanistan tour dies in sightseeing fall at Grand Canyon By Associated Press Published: May 24 DERBY, Kan. — A young Marine returning to civilian life in...

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US lawmakers probe food contract for troops in Afghanistan

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:34:23 PDT

US lawmakers probe food contract for troops in Afghanistan Reuters Thu May 24, 2012 * Pentagon asked for refund of over $750 million last year * Lawmakers question Pentagon oversight of...

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Soldier found guilty of trying to blow up Fort Hood families

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:29:05 PDT

It seemed important to add "families" into the title of this report. I've been on Fort Hood, ate in the food court a few times and it is full of families along with soldiers. AWOL Muslim soldier...

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Veterans Face Ruin Awaiting Benefits As Wounded Swamp VA

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:20:15 PDT

UPDATE May 25, 2012 My two cents After having lived with some of these same problems, it is heartbreaking to know so little has changed. My husband didn't want help from the VA when he got home...

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Ill and injured troops wait 394 days for military evaluations

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:49:14 PDT

Wait gets longer for VA disability benefits By Patricia Kime - Staff writer Army Times Posted : Wednesday May 23, 2012 Ill or injured service members now wait an average of 394 days to move...

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Homeless man upset with VA broke into TV station and stabbed 2 workers

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:45:23 PDT

Man upset with Veterans Affairs breaks into Kansas television station, stabs 2 workers By Associated Press Published: May 23 TOPEKA, Kan. — A man wielding a knife broke into a Kansas television...

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American Railroad company wants to hire 3,000 veterans

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:16:14 PDT

Bringing America Back: Working on the Railroad The railroad industry is on the mend and looking for new employees. 01:58 05/05/2012 video platform video...

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USMC braces for post-combat child abuse spike

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:57:56 PDT

USMC braces for post-combat child abuse spike By Gina Harkins Staff writer Marine Corps Times Posted : Wednesday May 23, 2012 With the end of full-scale combat in Afghanistan in sight, the...

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Deployed Marines face electrocution threat

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:53:58 PDT

Deployed Marines face electrocution threat By Dan Lamothe Staff writer Marine Corps Times Posted : Wednesday May 23, 2012 Clockwise from upper left are: Cpl. Jon-LukeBateman, Cpl. Adam...

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General Pittard retracts "selfish suicide" statement

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:34:32 PDT

General Pittard retracts "selfish suicide" statement too late! by Chaplain Kathie When Major General Dana Pittard blames soldiers for committing suicide and says they are "selfish" for doing it...

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Walter Reed Hospital welcomes combat veteran visitors

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:37:48 PDT

Welcome, Military Visitors Combat veterans from capital in town Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 Recovering injured combat veterans from Washington area military medical centers arrive today for a...

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Marine's Mom says to not pity her son

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:31:44 PDT

Video: Marine’s mom tells Morristown crowd: Don’t pity my Double Amp Posted by Kevin Coughlin May 24, 2012 We all gripe about our aches and pains. After hearing a story like Landi Simone’s,...

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Hero N.J. cop turned NBA ref helps vets with PTSD

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:15 PDT

Hero N.J. cop turned NBA ref helps vets with post-traumatic stress WEDNESDAY MAY 23, 2012 BY JEFF ROBERTS STAFF WRITER THE RECORD The shotgun never was out of reach, stashed near the bed on...

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WWII veteran graduates high school at 87!

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:42:20 PDT

World War II vet, 87, graduates high school Posted:May 22, 2012 LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (WPMT/FOX) – An 87-year-old man who dropped out of high school to serve during World War II finally earned his...

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Police offer course on taking care of combat veterans

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:32:56 PDT

Police share info on vets in crisis Article by: Mark Brunswick Star Tribune Updated: May 22, 2012 A one-day course is scheduled next month to teach law enforcement personnel de-escalation...

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For this VA doctor, TBI and PTSD is personal

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:34:56 PDT

After all is said and done, the best "helpers" have a personal connection to PTSD. Here's one of them. VA Hospital doctor is injured veteran himself Posted on: May 22, 2012 by Ted...

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Tug McGraw Celebrity Shootout for PTSD and TBI veterans

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:02 PDT

Tug McGraw Foundation Sets Lineup For 'Celebrity Shootout' May 23, 2012 The TUG McGRAW FOUNDATION, has announced the lineup for its "CELEBRITY SPORTING CLAY SHOOTOUT," presented by DELTASPORTS TV,...

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While some companies hire veterans HP cutting 25,000 workers

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:10:30 PDT

The push is on for companies to take the breaks from the government to hire veterans but HP is cutting 25,000 workers. HP prepares to announce mass layoffs By David Goldman and Michal Lev-Ram...

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Frustrated Bay Area veterans descend on 'Fix-it' event

Namguardianangel@aol.com (Kathie Costos) — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:17:55 PDT

Frustrated Bay Area veterans descend on 'Fix-it' event By Gary Peterson Contra Costa Times Posted:05/22/2012 SAN FRANCISCO -- Chris Munich was part of the military force that invaded Iraq in...

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