In an extraordinary acknowledgment of U.S. Veterans Magazine’s (USVM) commitment, actor, producer, director and dedicated veterans advocate Gary Sinise recently endorsed the publication. This endorsement came as he received the Heroes Linked Distinguished Service Award during the MVAT Foundation’s annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on November 17, 2023. Cover Star Recognition at MVAT Foundation’s Gala During the prestigious event, Gary Sinise was presented with a copy of the Fall 2022 issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine, where he featured prominently under the title “Positive About Service.” Sinise lauded the magazine, stating, “This is a good…
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Edward and Christina Sledge founded Sledge House Media, a Maryland-based entertainment company created to share diverse and captivating stories through books, films and TV, plus digital and audio projects that highlight relationships, individual experiences and interconnection. Their strength as a couple—married for 23 years and together since high school has formed a solid foundation for their business and allowed them to infuse their projects with the love and commitment they share. Together the Sledge’s have published eight books, four audiobooks and two short films (winning three awards for best documentary short film in their indie film festival run), with more…
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced 10 winners of Mission Daybreak, a $20 million challenge aimed at developing innovations to reduce veteran suicides. During this challenge, VA received more than 1,300 innovation submissions from veterans, veteran service organizations, community-based organizations, health technology companies, startups and universities—with solutions ranging from lethal means safety concepts and targeted virtual care programs to other promising suicide prevention solutions that offer healing and recovery to veterans. Mission Daybreak is the largest federal cash incentive prize since the establishment of the Prize Authority. This effort is a key part of VA’s 10-year national strategy for preventing veteran suicide and the…
As a veteran, military retiree, spouse or dependent of a service member, you may be eligible for a Defense Department identification card. Called the Uniformed Services ID card, this military ID proves your identity and connection to the DoD and gives you access to certain military services and programs. Here are some frequently asked questions about military IDs for spouses, dependents, veterans and retirees. Who is eligible for a military ID? Those eligible for the Uniformed Services ID card are military spouses and dependents, military retirees, reservists and National Guard not in active-duty status. Also eligible are members on the Temporary Disability…
By Joe Syznkowski Dogs have always been essential to the well-being of veterans, whether they are working as a service dog or simply providing companionship. But when dogs come together with today’s modern technology, we can create a way for our furry friends to support our veterans further. Dogs For Our Brave is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injuries or illness while in service to our country. “We truly believe this helps us save two lives at once,” said April Haskins, executive director at Dogs For…
By Staff Sgt. Tawny Kruse Two National Guard chaplains have made history together by becoming the first women to serve as State Chaplains in their states and the country. Lt. Col. Martha Kester will serve the Iowa National Guard, while Lt. Col. Heather Simon will serve the New Jersey National Guard. “These two women represent the best of our Guard, and you could not have picked better individuals to lead their states,” Chaplain (Col.) Laurence Bazer, Deputy Director of the National Guard Bureau Office of the Joint Chaplains, “They’re going to bring their wisdom and experiences to help not just…
By Donna Bell Each March since 1987, hundreds of disabled veterans descend on Snowmass Village in Colorado. They are there to participate in the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, co-hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Disabled American Veterans. The clinic draws veterans like Marine Corps veteran Ryan Garza, who, in 2011, suffered a traumatic brain injury and severe damage to his leg while serving a fourth tour in Afghanistan. Only 25 years old at the time, the unthinkable happened fast for Garza when an IED blast rocked the seven-ton truck he was riding in. While doctors at…
By Kellie Speed Matt Amos knows what it takes to overcome. Today, the medically retired, double amputee reflects on his decade-long service in the Marine Corps with gratitude. As the director of patient relations at Peeples Prosthetics and the executive director at Wounded Warriors Outdoors, the father of two daughters has yet another job as small business owner of Admiral’s Pennant. “Everyone grows beards, but I couldn’t get over the itch until some Special Ops guys told me to use beard oil,” he told U.S Veterans Magazine in a recent phone interview. “I started to make my own and decided…
The most comprehensive bill for care workers and those in need of care has been passed, and it’s a win for veterans. Signed by President Biden in April, a new executive order was put in place that will expand access to affordable, high-quality care and provide support for care workers and family caregivers. This executive order, which includes more than 50 directives for agencies across the government, is the most inclusive set of executive actions any President has ever taken to make care more affordable and accessible for hardworking families and to increase support for care workers and family caregivers.…
By Kate Sullivan, Cohen Veterans Network After serving 25 years in the Army and the Air Force, Dr. Anthony Hassan had a moment of consciousness a year into his veteran status. He noticed that his left arm was tired from carrying his briefcase to work every day. But for some reason, he simply wouldn’t switch it into his right hand. He wondered, “Why not?” Then it dawned on him. It’s because he had always needed his right hand free to salute. For veterans, the transition out of military service can come with everything from simple realizations to overwhelming challenges. Each year…
