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Handling a Silent Killer: Hypertension
Managing hypertension or high blood pressure can be tough, especially during the holidays and winter months. A change in routine, family visits, traveling, illness, holiday menus, and financial concerns can all stop your best efforts at keeping high blood pressure under control. If you're one of the millions of American with high blood pressure, it's vital to keep your blood pressure stable. Drastic changes can put you at risk for heart attack or stroke.
The facts about blood pressure
Blood pressure is a measure of the pressure that is placed on the arteries. As the ...
The Poppy Story – Help Our Veterans by Distributing Poppies
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines.
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row.
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still ...
Succeed in Your Civilian Career
There's no reason to ignore what you learned in the military when you transition to the civilian world.
We all reference the easy-to-explain skills we've learned in job interviews, such as discipline and dependability, but you can look more specifically at aspects such as the Marine Corps Principles and Traits.
This is what Marine Corps veteran Nick Baucom did when he left the Corps to start a business. He started a moving business called Two Marines Moving and built it up around these principles and traits.
Anyone can do this -- not just Marines, and not even just ...
Veterans ask neighbors to ‘be courteous’ with fireworks over Fourth of July holiday
Unexpected fireworks right outside your window can be startling for anyone. For veterans coping with post traumatic stress disorder, the sudden, loud blasts can trigger flashbacks, anxiety or worse.
"Once veterans get in that state, it's very hard to calm them down," said Shawn J. Gourley, executive director and co-founder of the nonprofit Military with PTSD.
In preparation for July 4, Military with PTSD is offering free yard signs to veterans around the country that read, "Veteran lives here. Please be courteous with fireworks."
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ...
Tuscon Veterans Stand Down To Assist Homeless Veterans
Date: Friday to Sunday: January 8th - 10th, 2016
Location: Days Inn Tucson Convention Center - 222 S. Freeway
Free Services include:
Hot Meals
Clothing
Showers
Sleep-in for 2 Nights
Haircuts
First Aid/Minor Medial Treatment
Housing Options
Veterans Court
Mental Health and Religious Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling and Treatment Referrals
Employment and Job Training Referrals
Job Search and Resume Writing Help
Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Claims
Benefits Applications
PETS ARE WELCOME!
For more information, contact Bruce Hamilton at (520)750-5891
WOMEN VETERANS PROFILE
Women veterans are the fastest growing segment of the veteran community. In 2013, about 2.2 million (or 10 percent) of the nation’s nearly 22 million veterans were women. This number is projected to increase to 2.4 million by 2020. In contrast, the number of male veterans is projected to decrease from 20.1 million to 17.2 million by 2020.
AGE
In 2011, women veterans were more likely to be younger than men veterans and older than non-veterans of either gender. Almost 84 percent of women veterans were of working age (17-64 years), compared to 55 percent of men veterans ...
Media Alert – 13 WWII Women Veterans To Be Honored – November 11, 9:30 a.m. – Anthem Veterans Memorial
SUMMARY: Thirteen WWII women veterans will be presented commemorative pavers at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day prior to the start of the Veterans Day ceremony.
The public and media are invited to attend this informal ceremony that will begin at 9:30 a.m. on November 11.
The public and media are invited to remain for the Anthem Veterans Day ceremony which will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Details below.
WWII VETERANS TO BE HONORED:
Lynn V Engles Yeoman 2nd Class USN WWII 1944-1946
Betty P Lerdell Platoon Sergeant USMC WWII 1944-1945
Lorayne M Christensen Sergeant ...
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND – LT. COL. SALLIE CARROLL – 1932-2014
In Loving Memory of Our Dear Friend
Lt. Col. Sallie Carroll, (Ret) US Army
1932 - 2014
Lt. Col Sallie Carroll (Ret) USA started her military career in 1952 joining the United States Air Force, was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and retired from United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1975. Lt. Col. Carroll served in Vietnam April 1971 to April 1972 where she was the Adjutant for Inventory Control Center and received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during operations against armed enemy of the United States. She was ...
Free Webinar, May 9
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting a free webinar on ...
AZCREW GOLFIESTA – 14th Annual CHARITY GOLF Tournament – May 1, 2015
JOIN US and HELP SUPPORT OUR WOMEN VETERANS
Friday, May 1, 2015 Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Event Schedule:
6:45am: Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00am: Shotgun Start
Post Tournament Fiesta: Lunch, Silent Auction and Awards Presentation
AFTER JANUARY 31st REGISTRATION $225 PER PERSON, $900 FOURSOME
