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A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old") is a person who has or is serving in the armed forces, a war veteran, or a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation or office, "veteran of ..." . Military veterans often receive special treatment in their respective countries due to the sacrifices they made during wars. Different countries handle this differently, some openly support veterans through government programs and others ignoring them. Veterans are also subject to illnesses directly related to their military service such as PTSD. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  ns1763.ca 650px x 1300px | 108.90kB [source page] The flagman is controlling traffic while new pavement is laid Photographed on 22 May 2007 Here we see the full length of the new overpass bridge Photographed on 22 May 2007  ns1763.ca 620px x 1185px | 126.30kB [source page] Photographed on 22 May 2007  ns1763.ca 572px x 750px | 88.80kB [source page] A few minutes before the official unveiling ceremony Photographed on 1 November 2005 The official unveiling ceremony Photographed on 1 November 2005 From Yahoo Image Search: "Veterans"  stripes.com unknown Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GM many military personnel still leave service unaware of their VA benefits or of programs set up to help them transition to civilian life, a senior Defense official and . veteran. advocates testified Wednesday.  bradenton.localspur.com unknown Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:18:30 GM Bradenton winnie Schroeder and Michelle Stumpo sat near each other at Friday's Women . Veterans. Network luncheon, listening intently to Larri Gerson.  wsmv.com unknown hu, 25 Feb 2010 01:16:58 GM (2/24/10) - It's tough finding a job now regardless of one's background, but . veterans. are getting the undivided attention of local businesses Thursday. From Google Blog Search: "Veterans"  news.google.com Worthington Daily Globe Secretary of State Mark Ritchie signs a proclamation Friday afternoon in St. Paul while surrounded by World War II veterans from Rock, Nobles, ... Honor Flight Southwest Minnesota Fund raising planned in Slayton Fulda Free Press Honor Flight dates announced Worthington Daily Globe all 7 news articles » news.google.com Whittier Daily News whittier - Veterans from the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are slowly starting to come home and will be ... and more » news.google.com myCentralJersy.com The Courier News story last week, "Frelinghuysen To Officiate At Vet's Housing Celebration," was a stinging reminder of our forgotten veterans and hopefully ... and more » From Google News Search: "Veterans" How can I get involved in working with veterans as a volunteer? I am a premedical student? Q. How can I volunteer at a veteran's rehabilitation facility? My main interest is working with combat veterans who are in physical rehabilitation. I will contact the VA here but want to know if there is a specific department I should speak to. Thanks. Asked by Beatrix Potter - Thu May 28 21:51:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I would speak to Human Resources. Contact the larger V.A. facilities in your area. You can call 1-800-827-1000 for the main VA services number, or go to Also, they are starting to build more CBOC clinics in smaller cities (Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Thank you for doing this! Here's for paying jobs: Answered by different drummer - Thu May 28 22:14:29 2009 How will the veterans of the War in Iraq get proper medical treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Q. How will our government assure that the veterans of this war will get proper medical attention for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (i.e Shell Shock)? Will the veterans of this war be ignored like far to many Vietnam Veterans did when they returned from their war? What politician running for the 2008 election has an answer for that question? Asked by Johnny - Thu Jul 5 10:51:35 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments A. they'll get the care they need until a year or 2 after the war...then the ones who sent them there will whine that they're abusing the system like welfare mothers and take all the benefits away Answered by moon_flower_unicorn_power - Thu Jul 5 10:58:10 2007 How should I start a report on Veterans' Day?
Q. I have to start It with only one of these these so pick which ever one 1.In what ways can we show respect for our country. 2. how do we show respect for our country 3.Veterans have shown their loyalty to our country? how can we show ours 4. Why is it important honor our veterans? Asked by bubbly - Tue Nov 4 20:01:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. answer to #2. Monuments, veterans day, parades, vfws, #4. To show that america supports it's soldiers, and to honor those who served in war. Answered by MGMT love - Wed Nov 12 17:51:36 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Veterans"
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The Aussie Digger
The Price of Freedom
The Veterans Hour