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A Veterans Guide for Transitioning to Civilian Life

By Camille Johnson : Set up a savings AND emergency account There are many reasons to set up a savings and emergency fund - separately. While a savings account is valuable for when you eventually re... ...more

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March 11, 2026•3 min read

Meditation and the benefits

By Vicky Matthiessen - Over a number of years, I’ve practiced various forms of meditation from Centering Prayer, which is a Christ-based form of meditation. Meeting with others from a few beliefs... ...more

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March 11, 2026•1 min read

The Dopamine Effect: Turbocharge Your Productivity and Crush Your Goals

By Vicky Matthiessen Krause - We all know the struggle of trying to stay motivated and avoid the temptations of procrastination. It can feel like an uphill battle, constantly fighting against our d... ...more

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March 11, 2026•3 min read

Veterans Parade in August at the Iowa State Fair

These pics are from the planning & execution of the Veterans National Recovery Center entry at the Veteran Parade at Veterans Day at the Fair. Bright points ...more

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March 11, 2026•1 min read

Flying Tiger - What's a Flying Tiger?

By Bob Krause - How much do Asians and Pacific Islanders contribute to US national defense? Lots! I met with American Legion Post 1003 Commander Philip Chen at the National Day of the Republic of... ...more

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March 11, 2026•2 min read

Who was Molly Pitcher . . . Errr? Did She Play Baseball?

I had an opportunity to speak at the Women’s March Rally in Des Moines on the topic of Women Veterans – who they are – how valuable to America they are – and how they are impacted by the Supreme Court... ...more

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March 11, 2026•2 min read

POWERFUL GOALS YOU CAN PURSUE TO TAME YOUR GRIEF

Has loss turned your life upside down? You’re not alone. Grief often reveals itself in unexpected and sometimes overpowering ways – as if you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. It can feel like ev... ...more

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March 11, 2026•3 min read

Gender Differences in Experiencing PTSD/MST/TBI and Anxiety

By Vicky M Krause In our work at Veterans National Recovery Center, we have interviewed a number of female veterans who have reported sexual assault and harassment while in the military. ...more

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March 11, 2026•2 min read

PTSD/MST in Female Veterans

By Vicky M Krause - What are some of the symptoms of PTSD and anxiety in female veterans, and how do these symptoms affect their daily lives? ...more

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March 11, 2026•2 min read

John Mickelson Vet Activist

John Mikelson, President of Midwest Military Outreach, Columbus Junction, IA has been selected as Iowa Small Business Administration - Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year. ...more

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March 11, 2026•1 min read