A new PBS series follows Veterans as they rebuild their lives post-deployment – it begins May 13. See the trailer at: http://youtu.be/VDlrGVr-waY Perhaps this will address the civilian-military divide? Check out Coming Back with Wes Moore and let us know what you think.
Do you know what to do when someone appears to be in mental distress? A Free Workshop on Mental Health First Aid will help the public learn how to respond appropriately. The Mental Health Coalition and Verde Valley Guidance Clinic will offer this training at Christ Lutheran Church (Hwy 179 & Chapel Rd in Sedona) on Monday, June 16. Space is limited, so please reserve your space at 928-282-1022. For more information, see: http://www.sedona.biz/health/mental-health-first-aid-class-june-16/
As Memorial Day approaches, here is a well-written story about the engraving of new names on the Vietnam Memorial wall. It’s something most of us probably didn't know was going on quietly in the background, as more MIA names were officially changed or old wounds finally took their toll. See more at: http://www.stripes.com/the-poignant-process-of-etching-new-names-into-the-vietnam-wall-1.281939
Here is a trailer for a new movie called Farmland, that invites younger people to go into farming and ranching as a career. The USDA and Farmer Veteran Coalition have initiatives that help Veterans become farmers. See the video at: http://vimeo.com/90611052 and see these sources for more information about how you can get involved: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/veterans.htm and http://www.farmvetco.org/
It's Commencement season: Congratulations to all those graduates out there! Northern Arizona Veterans: Do you want to become a graduate too? Summer is a great time to join Veterans Upward Bound to get prepared for your college or technical school journey! Call us at 928-717-7687 or see www.yc.edu/vub for more info.
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