“I just couldn’t sleep because every time I closed my eyes I was back in that truck.” “How was I gonna be able to be a dad to my kids if I was so angry all the time?” “I felt like the part of him that was him was gone, and I have no idea […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Blog
June is PTSD Awareness Month: Let’s Talk
Rethinking the Cost of Military Service Goes Both Ways
On any given day, somewhere in America, there is a high school or college graduate contemplating service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. He or she is likely basing that decision on factors like income, career path, education benefits, the pride of wearing a uniform or escaping the doldrums of a depressed socioeconomic situation. […]
Why Veteran Treatment Matters
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation. — George Washington
Charity Golf Open Raises Funds for Veterans Careers
Proceeds Go to Paralyzed Veterans of America’s ‘PAVE’ Program Paralyzed Veterans of America hosted its tenth annual Golf Open today at The Golf Club at Lansdowne to raise funds for the Paving Access for Veterans Employment (PAVE) program, dedicated to finding the best jobs for veterans and the best veterans for jobs. Last night, Paralyzed […]
Senator Bob Dole Receives Paralyzed Veterans’ Highest Honor
The highest honor bestowed by Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans, PVA), the Speedy Award, recognizes significant contributions to improving the lives of America’s paralyzed veterans. Recently, at its 71st Annual Convention in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Paralyzed Veterans presented this year’s Speedy Award to Senator Robert J. Dole.