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NAB Vets

ARMY VET

Alexis.Stewart@va.gov 

desertyoungmarines@hotmail.com

Operation Enduring Gratitude.  We are veterans and Non-Veterans alike, serving veterans by rebuilding homes and lives. 

Gordon Brown, President & CEO Team Veteran Foundation discusses the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat Veterans who are traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress survivors at no cost.

Terry Turner, Regional Director, Sea Cadets discusses who can join the Sea Cadets, who runs the program, how to get involved, and the activities. 

   I’ve spent the last 15 + years working to improve the lives of Arizona Veterans by working the VA systems from the inside and influencing the VA  through the US Congress and from the outside. My short term goals are to leave a more functional and diverse DAV, in the State of Arizona, for my next in line, and my long-term goals, are to retire and enjoy some travel with my wife.  | We are the Disabled American Veterans Department of Arizona.  | US Navy Viet Nam Era Combat Veteran, currently serving Arizona Veterans as the Commander of the DAV Department of Arizona and as the Administrative Officer for the Pharmacy Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System.  |  1. How does the DAV serve the Veteran community in Arizona? 2. How does that correspond to the national organization mission? 3.  What is your role as the Commander of the DAV Department of Arizona? 4. What are the greatest challenges facing in Arizona veterans today? 5.  How can DAV help veterans in the State and local municipalities with these issues?  | www.DAV.org  &   www.AZ-DAV.org  | I am a federal employee and therefore I don’t have any accounts on these social media platforms. I’m told AZ-DAV does, but because I have no personal accounts I do not access them.  | Our Phoenix Chapter #1, what is the founding Chapter in Arizona opening in 1920 and has begun a 501-C3 Corporation, whose mission statement is to house, homeless veterans, and provide a sustainable and dignified living environment. We are currently seeking property that the organization can develop for a Veteran’s VIllage. We hope to house 200 Veterans and their families and provide an onsite residential transitional program, whole health, and employment services. .

 | Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. My personal goals are advocacy for women veterans and the education of the general populace of the true cost of sending our military into war. | While our primary focus is veterans advocacy and Legislative , a lot of our emphasis is also directed at our country's youth.  Our scholarship programs as well as partnerships with 4H, ROTC and scouting bring education and opportunities in areas like sportsmanship, patriotism and   | 10 year Air Force Veteran, Blue Star mom of two, currently serving as Arizona's State Quartermaster.

The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is a statewide non-profit organization addressing the importance of brain health and wellness through brain injury prevention, advocacy, and education. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with a brain injury and their families by providing care coordination services, programs, and support, and are there for them throughout the process of their recovery journeys. Our Statewide Neuro-Infoline connects callers with personalized and vetted brain injury-specific providers and resources. Our mission is to make the invisible disability of brain injury visible by: Preventing injuries— Inspiring hope – Promoting understanding.  | veterans@biaaz.org-https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrainInjuryAllianceAZ - https://twitter.com/BIAAZ1- https://www.instagram.com/biaarizona/  

Bob Beard, discussed ASU's Veteran Imagination Project which serves veterans transitioning back to civilian society. More information on this program can be found at https://csi.asu.edu/veterans/.

Discussing the weekend healing retreat workshops for veterans. To attend an Arizona workshop. Contact Mike at 651-687-9767 For more information visit www.healingmemoriesna.org

Dr. Scott Myers, discussed the unique differences for veteran students and resources available through the Veteran Resource Center. For more information visit https://www.phoenix.edu/student-resources/veterans-resource-centers.html

Dean Pedrotti, discussed moral and spiritual wounds as well as the emotional healing Casa Veterans Ministry offers service members, veterans and their families. For more information visit https://linktr.ee/casaveterans

Terry McDermott, discussed his mental health challenges and success through NAMI as well as the free resources NAMI offers military service members, veterans, and their families through NAMI Homefront. More information on NAMI can be found at www.namivalleyofthesun.org. 

Ruben Napoleon, discussed his military experiences, peer support and the impact family can have during and after military life.