veterans day 2016

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November 10, 2016

Maine employers say hiring veterans is more than a public service – it’s good for the bottom line

Business owners say former military people show more leadership qualities.
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November 10, 2016

PTSD puts veterans back in war even while at home

Three Maine vets talk about what they saw, heard, smelled and felt in Iraq and Afghanistan because it helps them move on.
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November 10, 2016

His nonprofit, One Warrior Won, wields dog power against PTSD

After Richard Brewer of Falmouth learns how much it helps, he connects other veterans with service dogs.
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November 10, 2016

He harnesses strong emotions in fight for veterans’ rights

Steven SanPedro works to protect benefits and connect vets to services – and to their communities.
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November 10, 2016

Decades later, a World War II veteran gets the medal he earned

William Schnorr, 91, of Dixfield, received a long-overdue medal this year and enjoyed an Honor Flight last fall.
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November 10, 2016

Former Vietnam War nurse fights for peace

Peggy Akers of Portland feels a responsibility to share 'what war does.'
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November 10, 2016

After his ‘bad day at work,’ he’s helping veterans relax

The Travis Mills Foundation is building the Maine Chance Veterans Family Retreat for injured veterans like him and their families.
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November 10, 2016

From an Air Force plane to a Maine lobster boat

Matt Jacobson markets Maine lobster and helps lead the charge against cancer.
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November 10, 2016

He urges opening up as a way to heal deep war wounds

Bryan Noyes of Portland's VFW has learned that sharing his difficulties as well as his successes builds trust with other vets.
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November 10, 2016

Military service helped him find his life’s calling

Former Marine Mark Balfantz was inspired to serve his community by the camaraderie he experienced in the military.