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Community of Veterans

by: Jason Springer

Tue Nov 11, 2008 at 10:59:12 PM EST



On this Veteran's day, offering thanks is important but we have to remember that they need more than our words.  Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the Ad Council have started running a new PSA to let returning veterans know that they are not alone as they re-adjust into society:

According to the Courier Post, NJ has over 500,000 Veterans.  If you know any in need, they can find out more about what IAVA is trying to do by checking out their website, www.communityofveterans.org. Here's why they say it's needed:
Comprising less than 1 percent of the population, Veterans face a myriad of challenges while feeling isolated and cut off from those to whom they can best relate - other Veterans. While addressing a range of topics, this site is ultimately a point of connection where Veterans are helping Veterans.
I heard Paul Reikoff refer to it as facebook for Veterans, creating a community of people living similar experiences and giving them many resources to assist in the transition to civilian life. It's great to see efforts like this, but we have to remember that paying back our Veterans involves more than just honoring their efforts with kind words on one particular day.  Many are struggling even when we don't recognize their efforts and they could use our actions to show support on a more regular basis.
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