by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 28, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Leaving the service in the pursuit of a civilian job can be daunting. After being apart of the military for quite some time it can be challenging to leave the uniform in the closet. Although employment opportunities for veterans have improved over the years, it can...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 5, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
The holiday season presents a great opportunity for us to give back to those in need. One group of individuals that is more than deserving of a lending hand is the men and women who have served in the United States military. To bring the holiday spirit to a veteran...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Oct 25, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
While November is National Veterans and Military Families Months and while a lot of vets and their families will be enjoying free meals and social media posts declaring solidarity with current and former armed service members. However, at this time, many families...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Sep 24, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Hurricane Florence has impacted many people throughout out the state of North Carolina. A group of veterans, many of them sick and disabled, began a return to the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia on September 17th. The veterans were evacuated from the Medical...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Jul 26, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
Suicide prevention has become the Department of Veterans Affairs’ top priority. All former service members should have a safe place they can turn to if they are having a mental health crisis. This could mean urgent care at a Vet Center, VA emergency department,...
