Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘Wrong Side Of Heaven’ Faces Reality of Combat Stress
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War is hell. Those who have experienced it know this better than anyone else. The video for Five Finger Death Punch's "Wrong Side Of Heaven" is a powerful evocation of the paradox that many veterans face.
The Hillsborough Homeless Initiative Succeeds by Getting the Homeless the Help They Need
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Within six years, the Hillsborough Homeless Initiative has helped over 500 homeless people find temporary housing and over 200 get permanent housing or back in touch with their families.
Iowa Community Cooks Hot Dogs for Homeless Vets
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The Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs Commission uses a unique tactic to meet area veterans. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., from late April to late June, members of the commission host a hot dog lunch at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo, Iowa.
Police Officer Helps Homeless Man Stay Warm During the Winter
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Through his thoughtful actions, Officer Flores lived up to his oath to protect and serve the El Paso community.
VETSPACE Helps Homeless Veterans in Florida Find Stable Housing
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Homeless veterans in Alachua County, Florida, have a unique organization that helps them find more permanent housing. Vetspace helps veterans in all facets of the need for good housing, including financial assistance to get an education that leads to a better job after graduation.
Dentists Offering Free Dental Care To Veterans
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A lack of dental insurance can seriously impact quality of life.
Hundreds of Injured Vets Now Exempt From Property Taxes
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In a perfect world, transitioning to civilian life would be easy. For many veterans it's not.
Veterans Courts Bring Hope To Justice System
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Unlike many stories that end with veterans serving time, this one has hope.
As Backlog Nears 800,000, the VA Sets a Deadline for Waitlisted Vets Without Paperwork
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Over the past four years, the backlog of health care applications at the Department of Veterans Affairs has ballooned as high as 545,000. To help clear the backlog, officials have set a deadline for pending applications, giving vets one year to provide any missing paperwork.
Lunch With a Homeless Veteran Inspires Hunger-Fighting Technology
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Lunch with a homeless vet turned into an "a-ha" moment for University of California at Berkeley undergraduate student Komal Ahmad.