By Tom Kauffman, May 13, 2014 Recent allegations that the Phoenix Veterans Affairs hospital was derelict in its duties, resulting in the deaths of 40 patients, have attracted the eyes of veteran service organizations, politicians, and the media. A recent town hall meeting, co-hosted by Phoenix radio personality Mike Broomhead, was meant to address these allegations and others…
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Giving a Voice to the Unspeakable: A Chat with Joseph Galloway
By David P. Ervin It started with a simple question, and it ended with a powerful lesson. Seth Lombardy, a close friend, Soldier, and trademark director asked if I’d like to meet Joseph Galloway. A lot went through my mind besides the word ‘yes.’ It was an honor. I’d be able to meet a famous…
Michael Lund, VPP Workshop Leader On How Writing Impacted His Life & How it Can Impact Yours
Michael Lund is one of our workshop leaders in the Veteran’s PTSD Project (VPP) Facebook writing workshop. Lund is a retired professor of English and lives and writes in Virginia. An Army correspondent in Vietnam, 1970-71, he is the author of a collection of short stories, How to Not Tell a War Story, and a novel…