Veteran Culture

From Warfighter to Civilian: budgeting tips for veterans

Treading through unknown territory is a part of our job. But an uncharted path that a lot of us find challenging is the transition back to civilian life. This major event might come anytime, as one approaches retirement, or as a sudden occurrence brought about by unfortunate injury. Fortunately, there are ways to face this […]

Cassie Thompson: Air Force HAZMAT specialist & State Farm agent

In terms of working environments, the United States Air Force and State Farm insurance run pretty closely together, according to Cassie Thompson, who has spent many years associated with both. “I think this job is the closest thing I’ve had to my Air Force career which was a fantastic career,” she said. Thompson was born […]

Which Veterans’ organizations deserve your support? 

There is no shortage of veterans organizations that are doing tremendous work for our veterans, military members, and their families. And today, the needs of the vets and their families are more keenly felt than ever before. The question then is “which ones deserve your support?” The short answer is: the vast majority of them […]

New Center for Brain Health to treat Veterans with TBI and PTSD

Tulane University has received a $12.5 million grant from the Avalon Fund to open the Center for Brain Health, aimed at treating military veterans that suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Avalon Fund‘s goal is to provide support for research and treatment of veterans that suffer from TBI and […]

22 a day, we have to work together to end Veteran suicides

It seems that scarcely a week goes by without hearing of another Special Operations soldier that has committed suicide. This week was no different and as always it follows an all-too-familiar pattern.  A SOF soldier that has seen too many combat deployments and has resultantly suffered both physical and mental injuries, commits suicide after seemingly […]

From UH-1 Huey pilot to State Farm

Chuck Laubach transitioned from being an Army pilot to the civilian world and he found the right place to work. “I think State Farm is very friendly to veterans,” he said. “They have a lot of respect for the veterans… I always get a letter in the mail from Phil Hawkins, our Senior Vice President, […]

Disabled veterans now allowed free access to all national parks

The Senate has approved legislation that will allow veterans with service-connected disabilities free lifetime entry to all 419 national parks in the United States.  The Wounded Veterans Recreation Act was authored by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and passed by the Senate. It now needs approval from the House of Representatives before […]

President Trump unveils plan to end Veteran suicides

President Trump and the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Wednesday the release of the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS). This is a nationwide plan aimed at raising public awareness about mental health, connecting Veterans and others at risk of suicide to federal and local […]

Former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher launches ‘Pipe Hitter Foundation’

Nearly a year after former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder in his war crimes court-martial, which was marred by prosecutorial misconduct and spying, Gallagher and his wife have launched the nonprofit Pipe Hitters Foundation. The nonprofit will assist military service members, first responders, and their families with legal support. Gallagher […]