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Honoring Veterans Every Day
Just in time for Veterans Day, in an overwhelming display of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate passed a bill providing tax credits to employers who hire unemployed veterans. In addition, Congress will be shepherding through the legislative process a “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” in expectation of early passage. President Obama also announced several administrative programs to help veterans find work and train for new careers. These jobs initiatives are particularly important since, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans have an overall unemployment rate of 12.1 %, … Continue reading
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Tagged Armed Forces, Congress, Fisher house, gratitude, military families, Semper Fi Fund, TAPS, unemployment, Veterans Day, volunteer, Wounded Warrior Project
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Want Halloween Treats Instead of Tricks?
On Halloween, you don’t have to dress up as a member of the Sandwich Generation – you likely already have that frazzled look about you. Caring for parents growing older and kids growing up can lead to stress and, in crisis, even depression. See if these practical insights can help with your negative emotions: Knowledge is power. Gather information about ways to deal with how you are feeling – explore Internet search engines and sites or the self-help section of your local bookstore. And talk with friends and family who … Continue reading
Heroes in Your Family
With Memorial Day commemorated earlier this week, the summer season is now unofficially open – the barbeque is back in service at home and families are beginning their annual trips to the beach. Yet even with the shift to summer fun, there are still lessons we can take from the combat veterans we honored on Memorial Day. As we respect their unique bravery and reflect on the ideals of service, courage and camaraderie, we can apply these principles to those closest to us. If you’re a Sandwiched Boomer, stressed by … Continue reading
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Tagged Armed Service, community, family, friendship, gratitude, hero, love, Memorial Day, Sandwiched Boomer, summer, support
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Providing Respect and Comfort on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day we respectfully remember those who have fallen in service to our country, those who have served and returned, and those who are currently in harm’s way in our defense. Please join as we express our gratitude to these brave young men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedoms over the years. Many Americans will visit a veteran’s cemetery this Memorial Day, including the Los Angeles National Cemetery. With thousands of identical tombstones stretching, row by row, as far as the eye can see, … Continue reading
