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Make the Connection

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Jun 23, 2011

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http://MakeTheConnection.net

MakeTheConnection.net helps Veterans recognize that they are not alone—there are people out there like them who are going through similar experiences, overcoming challenges, reaching positive outcomes for treatment and recovery, and finding paths to fulfilling lives. These messages are conveyed through the most credible source of all—the voices of other Veterans.

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Make the Connection is a public awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provides candid, personal testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives. Many of our Nation's Veterans—from those who served in World War II to those involved in the current conflicts to those who have never deployed—can benefit from hearing the stories of others and gaining greater awareness of the resources that are available to help them move forward with their lives.

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	VeteransMTC "Without VA, I don't really know where he would be today," says Justina about her husband Mike, who lost an arm in Iraq. MakeTheConnection.net houses powerful, true stories about Veterans and their loved ones who've found the value of support from each other, from VA, and from other health care providers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdec0... (11 hours ago) Without VA, I don't know where he would be today Mike's wife, Justina, discusses how, thanks to VA, Mike has learned to cope with having his right arm amputated and to manage his posttraumatic str... more

	VeteransMTC Today is Presidents' Day! George Washington created the original Purple Heart to honor his troops and that tradition continues today with Veterans like Reagan, who earned two Purple Hearts in Iraq - and then overcame the difficulties he faced after coming home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4a6AQ... (1 week ago) I'm not the same person I was before Iraq Reagan came back from deployment, but found that life wasn't the same because he wasn't the same. He felt on edge all the time and had trouble cont... more

	VeteransMTC "I don't look like I'm affected. But I am," says Marylyn, a former Army nurse and Desert Storm Veteran who buried a lot of painful memories before seeking help to move on and make the connection. See her story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3r8YE... (1 week ago) I don't look like I'm affected, but I am Marylyn served in the Army, raised her children, completed her doctorate degree, and buried a lot of painful memories. It took a long time for her ... more

	VeteransMTC "My wife really started to notice changes in how I behaved," says Aaron, an Army National Guard Veteran who served in Iraq. To deal with his difficult emotions, Aaron found VA and made the connection. Learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSFG94... (1 week ago) Aaron learned strategies to manage PTSD symptoms An explosion missed Aaron by less than 40 meters, but afterward he was unable to return to active duty. His wife convinced him to check out VA to l... more

	VeteransMTC "You don't have to try and do it by yourself." John, a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, sought VA services when war injuries contributed to his problems with alcohol. Watch how VA counselors helped John learn healthy ways of coping and make the connection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GJr6H... (2 weeks ago) You don't have to try and do it by yourself John served in the Air Force for 27 years. Shrapnel wounds and injuries contributed to his drinking, and he spent years not recognizing his problem... more