veterans day 2016
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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
He wanted to be a veterinarian. He ended up a veteran.
The war left Rob Boudewijn wanting to help those with PTSD and to advocate for peace.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
Honor Flight founder brings fellow Maine veterans to D.C.
Earl Morse started the program in Ohio, and since moving here has helped expand opportunities for Maine veterans to visit war memorials in Washington.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
Farms offer troubled veterans a place to start over
Jerry Ireland of Swanville helps veterans get fresh starts on Maine farms.
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