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Victor, a Purple Heart veteran of the U.S. Army who suffers from PTSD, finds solace and emotional support in his service dog Violet.

Veterans Affected by PTSD Find Solace Through Service Dogs

by The Washington Informer November 10, 2025November 18, 2025

Service dogs can provide a unique form of emotional and psychological support for veterans suffering from PTSD, as illustrated in the documentary “By My Side.”

Veterans sitting in an office

Our Fight at Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed

by Dallas Weekly September 2, 2025September 12, 2025

The official photo of Congresswoman Marylin Strickland from Washington State.

Sick Vets and Hungry Kids: One House Rep. Slams Trump’s ‘Ugly’ Bill

by Jennifer Porter Gore July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Soldiers of the 369th (15th N.Y.) who won the Croix de guerre for gallantry in action, 1919

Trump Wants to Cancel Veterans Day. This Black Veteran Says No

by Dwight Williams II May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Thousands of Women Veterans Receive Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits

by The Afro March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Black Veterans With PTSD May Face a Higher Risk of Rehospitalization After a Stroke

by American Heart Association News March 22, 2024March 22, 2024