Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Vietnam Casualty Photos, Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame, Suicide Hotline, Veterans Upward Bound Services, Holiday Closure Dates

This version of the "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" music video was created by Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum as part of its ongoing effort to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The men who are featured in the video are all Vietnam Veterans who have helped to build the exhibit.   See: http://youtu.be/aFU9_dICQtk

For a Vietnam War casualty photo collection update, see: http://www.stripes.com/news/special-reports/vietnam-at-50/faces-of-the-wall

Have you heard about the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame? Check it out at: http://avhof.org/

Sometimes holidays can be extra stressful - the sights, sounds, gatherings may be uncomfortable for some.  Holidays, or any time you need help, or know someone who might, check out the suicide prevention resources at: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ or call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 to be immediately connected with help.

If you are a Northern Arizona Veteran, interested in pursuing higher education, you may be eligible for our free Veterans Upward Bound pre-college classes, many of which are available in an online or open entry format.  Please see our webpage (www.yc.edu/VUB ) or call us at 928-717-7686 to find out more about our computer, writing, and math modules and how you can get connected to your educational future through VUB.

We wish you relaxing holidays and a healthy 2015!  Our offices at Yavapai College will be closed from December 20 through January 4, reopening on January 5.  If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to start college – let us know if we can help you begin your successful educational journey!  Check out our video at: http://youtu.be/5E6Ys3CJiqQ

Anthem Veterans Memorial, Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD, Veterans Homelessness Declines, ID Theft Alert

If you haven’t been by Anthem, AZ recently, there is a new Veterans Memorial there (pictured in the Anthem website.)  The placement and structure of the staggered blocks, representing the military branches, creates a mosaic of the Great Seal on November 11 each year.  See more at: http://www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial

Promising PTSD treatment offers relief to some:  Stellate Ganglion Block treatments may help to relieve some symptoms, such as sleeplessness and anxiety, according to this article in Military Times: http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2014/11/19/stellate-ganglion-block-ptsd-treatment/19230151/

From the RAO Bulletin: “The number of homeless veterans declined by 33 percent. As many as 1.8 million veterans still find themselves strapped when it comes to paying rent and utility bills. More than 30 percent of their income is used to cover those expenses, according to the latest report. And in 2012, 138,000 veterans stayed in a homeless shelter for one night.”

As we enter the holiday season, be especially aware of identity theft and scams directed at Veterans and military supporters.  Never give passwords or personal information out via phone or e-mail.  You can check to see if charities are trustworthy at several online ‘watchdog’ sites such as http://www.charitynavigator.org/