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Senator John McCain Denounces Trump on Comments of Muslim Soldier
Senator John McCain sharply criticized Donald J. Trump’s comments about the ...
In a moving round-table discussion hosted by Stand for the Troops (“SFTT”), Maj. Ben Richards provides a devastating overview of why the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) is failing to provide adequate care to brave Veterans suffering from PTSD. Let Ben explain why in his own words:
Found below are a few news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage our readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
Drop me an email at info@sftt.org if you believe that there are other subjects that are newsworthy.
High-Tech “Robo” Technology Raises Eyebrows
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems is turning some heads with its robot warship, the Seagull. The unmanned ...
Found below are a few news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage our readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
Drop me an email at info@sftt.org if you believe that there are other subjects that are newsworthy.
Russian Warplanes Reportedly Bomb Secret US Base in Syria
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed a secret military base in Syria used by ...
It is becoming increasingly clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) is no longer able to provide the care or therapy that Veterans with PTSD demand. Increasingly, Veterans are seeking alternative therapy outside the VA.
According to New England Public Radio, a large percentage of Veterans seek alternative therapies for PTSD despite explicit warnings by the VA that many of these therapies are “untested.”
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With broad bipartisan support, the Senate passed a compromise legislative bill aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse.
While this comes as relief to many, one must simply scratch their head and wonder why it has taken so long to curb prescription drug abuse. This horrible addiction problem didn’t emerge yesterday.
Could it have anything to do with lobbyists?
Not surprisingly, one political party blamed the other for a lack of action ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage our readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
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New Brain Study May Explain Some Veteran’s Agony
A new brain study may help explain the agonizing and puzzling symptoms suffered ...
I just started reading Antifragile: Things That Gain With Disorder by Nassim Taleb. For those who may not be familiar with Mr. Taleb, he is Professor of Risk Engineering at New York University’s Polytechnic Institute and the author of the highly acclaimed The Black Swan.
Now it may seem a bit incongruous to examine the Department of Veteran Affairs (the “VA”) through the eyes of Nassim Taleb, but there are a number of clear signs that the VA is a BIG ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage our readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
Drop me an email at info@sftt.org if you believe that there are other subjects that are newsworthy.
President Obama Says 8400 Troops to Remain in Afghanistan
President Barack Obama gave up Wednesday on ending the war in Afghanistan ...
Found below are a few news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage our readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
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Lawmakers work on legislation to protect Reservist jobs
The new bill, called the Justice for Servicemembers Act, would make it clear ...