By Kerry McCray Counselor Susan Reid has this advice for parents of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan: No surprise parties. The reason? In war zones, roadside bombs go off with no warning. Bullets fly. People scatter. An unexpected roomful of friends and family, however beloved, could startle someone who has come to see surprises
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By Joe Uvelli As told to Joy Conklin This is the story of my service in the United States Army during World War II, as part of the 793rd Military Police Battalion, Company B. I served in Europe from Utah Beach through France to Antwerp, Belgium. I’m proud of what I did to fight back
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Vietnam veterans braved a brutal war, then faced rejection at home. Decades later, many continue to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or illnesses linked to wartime chemical exposure. A growing number are homeless. Many have not taken advantage of veterans’ benefits. But that’s beginning to change, and in California, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 391
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