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The military consists of five branches: The Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. The branches are controlled by the Department of Defence (DoD). The Coast Guard specifically is under the Department of Homeland security.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs provides resources pertaining to healthcare, education, disability etc. Veterans can choose to apply for benefits, healthcare, and participate in wellness programs.

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As nurses, it will be important to listen and ask questions because each veteran has a unique experience of being in the military. Furthermore when caring for the veteran, refrain from judgement and assumptions. Lastly, thank the veteran for their service.

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Veterans face many health problems ranging from musculoskeletal injuries, infectious diseases to mental health problems such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. According to an article, a study found that, "PTSD or depression seriously impaired daily functioning in 8.5 percent to 14 percent of these vets (Salamon, 2010)."

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"Veterans makeup 11% of the adult homeless population in the United States (Weber et al., 2017)." As we have learned, often times veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life once they are back from duty, and this can lead to many issues with employment, education, mental health, and stability. Veterans, "have higher rates of physical illness, mental illness, and substance abuse. They are also more likely to utilize EDs, be admitted to the hospital at a younger age, and have longer lengths of stay at a greater cost (O'Toole et al., 2010)."

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World War II veterans discuss their military experience

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World War II veterans discuss their military experience

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A veteran shares his experience of being in the military during World War 2. Discusses about life post military and the impact the war has left on his life. He wants to teach the younger generation about the high price of freedom.

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George Ciampa is an American hero. The veteran is part of the "Greatest Generation" and feels it's his mission to help educate others about World War II.

The 93-year-old not only fought on the battlefields, he's now bringing his experiences about the atrocities of war to generations who may know little about it.

"It's my mission is to teach the young in particular, about the high price of freedom," Ciampa said.

The World War II veteran fought at the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. He now takes his life experiences on the battlefield to teach students in high school classrooms.

Ciampa has even produced five documentaries on the Second World War through the organization Let Freedom Ring.

He's seen, with his own eyes, the ultimate price soldiers have paid. That's what he shares with the students.

"You're seeing death every day, in all shapes and forms. You remember, you know the high price of freedom," Ciampa said. "We handled 75,000 dead bodies, that's American and German. We initiated 17 temporary cemeteries. We saw bodies in every shape that you can imagine. And more."

Ciampa says that's what he did for 11 months.

In recent years, he has taken a number of high school history teachers to the famous battle grounds in Europe, where the vets who survived some of the deadliest battles recount their experiences.

One of those teachers is Amber Keller, a U.S. history teacher at Redondo Union High School.

"I'm amazed how quickly people forget. And I think it was last year or the year before I had a freshman who had no idea. They had never heard of D-Day. And I thought: wait a minute, then I realized they were serious," Keller said.

That's where Ciampa comes in to tell his story to the students. He's working on funding for his sixth documentary, marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
He and a small group of veterans are entrusting high school history teachers to continue telling their story and the horrors of World War II, including the Holocaust, the soldiers who liberated concentration camps, and how the "Greatest Generation" shaped world history.

"They stopped the Nazis. I look at World War II in a whole different way. They saved Europe, they saved us and they saved the world," Keller said.

"I tell them, whenever they see a serviceman or woman, go up and shake their hand," Ciampa said. "And say thank you, that's what I really leave them with."

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World War II veteran shares battlefield experience with young generations

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George Ciampa is an American hero. The veteran is part of the "Greatest Generation" and feels it's his mission to help educate others about World War II. The 93-year-old not only fought on the battlefields, he's now bringing his experiences about the atrocities of war to generations who may know little about it.

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When caring for the Veteran, you are also caring for their family. Family should also be included in the process of helping the veteran get back on his/her feet. Family should be viewed as a unit of care, they are fundamental to individual care (Denham, 2010).

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Veterans who served during the Gulf War (1990-1991) later on developed symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, HA, and respiratory issues. Interestingly the cause is unknown. However, the VA lists many Gulf War exposures that may contribute to the illness such as Oil Well fires, PB pills, sand/dust particles, Noise, depleted uranium etc (Va.gov: Veterans Affairs 2013).

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - HowStuffWorks

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Often times members of the military have to give up their individuality and assimilate into military culture, in which they may have to dress the same, act the same, and speak the same. Values such as honor, respect, courage, integrity, and devotion to duty are shared as well.

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Females currently make up only 11% of the veteran population (All categories). "In order to meet 1 woman veteran, you may have to meet 69 women (All categories)."" A history of military sexual trauma, lack of access to VA benefits and other financial resources, and single or divorced marital status were significant risk factors for women veterans’ housing instability (All categories)."

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All categories. United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). Retrieved April 22, 2022, from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/womenveterans/womenveterans-relevant-research

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A fun fact about VA health benefits is that the spouses/caregivers or family members of Veterans can also receive health benefits. The benefits are not exclusive to Veterans only.

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This program is dedicated to providing free career training, professional certification, and employee support services to veterans and military spouses (Career training 2021). Members can be connected to careers in customer service excellence, information technology, and business management (Career training 2021).

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Veterans Day is a federal holiday celebrated annually on November 11th. This day serves to honor military veterans and to thank them for their service and sacrifice. Veterans day used to be called Armistice day.

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Veterans can obtain traumatic brain injuries while on duty and because of that have long lasting neurological effects. Some signs and symptoms include but not limited to are sleep disturbances, forgetfulness, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Fortunately, there are rehabilitation programs available for veterans suffering from TBI. As of now, there is research being done to help veterans utilize tools to retain their ability to engage in everyday activities.

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Through this assignment, one thing is clear and that is that Veterans and their family are the definition of perseverance and strength. A Veteran's love for his family will never change even if they are miles and miles apart.

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Veteran and Family Interview Assignment Summer 2019