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Hidden Wounds of War Conference The Soldiers Project, a group of volunteer mental health professionals that offers its services to troops and their extended families, will host a conference May 16-18, 2008 in Los Angeles for military members who have served in the global war on terror and those who interact with them. The conference theme is "Hidden Wounds of War: Pathways to Healing." Conference speakers will focus on everything from the impact of war on the Soldier and family to challenges facing therapists who counsel military personnel and families. Those interested in attending the conference can visit (http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/) The Soldier's Project website to register for a discount before April 18 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. New Fisher Houses Opening The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning new Fisher Houses to open soon in Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Washington. Fisher Houses are built through public donations and contributions from the Fishe...
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Wis. Soldier Killed In Iraq Returns Home

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Personal finance for military, veterans, and their families Home You are here: Home / Military Life / Veterans Designation on Drivers Licenses or State ID Cards by Ryan Guina 16 Comments Veterans Designation on Drivers Licenses or State ID Cards It can be difficult for military veterans to prove they served in the military. The only federally issued military ID cards are military retiree ID cards, the Veterans Identification Card issued by the VA for eligible veterans, and other veterans on a limited basis. Veterans who are ineligible for one of these ID cards are often left without an official ID card that proves they served in the military. Some veterans get around this by carrying around a copy of their DD form 214 , but this presents a several issues: it is not a photo ID, so many places won’t accept it, it is bulky and difficult to carry in one’s wallet, and it has the veteran’s Social Security number on it, which presents an identity theft risk if it is stol...
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