Book Review:
Returning from the War on Terrorism
By Bruce C. Brown
Reviewed by Julie Scott
 
The “Buddy System” works well when buddies cooperate.  They watch each other through thick and thin, offer help when the going gets tough and rejoice together in the accomplishments earned by the other buddy.  A buddy system is recommended for risky or dangerous [...]

Veteran’s Administration Specialized Programs
 
The Veteran’s Administration identified six programs that would be critical to the rehabilitation of injured or disturbed veterans.  Identification of beneficial services is the easiest part of the process.  Homeless people do not normally search around for these services.  Veterans need to be found and connected with a coordinator of services.
 
A fair [...]

Most of the soldiers returning home simply have no clue about entitlements.  These are benefits, which have been earned and are certainly deserved.  Some things like medical care and education are common knowledge, not only to the enlisted but to the general population as well.  These are the two benefits used to entice young men [...]

The crossfire of combat traps an animal.  It is shaking, dirty, huddled in a corner and scared.  There is no understanding the chaos in progress.  A soldier comes into the area and sees the animal crouched in the corner.  The noise on the street begins to settle and the soldier turns toward the frightened animal, [...]