Food insecurity in veteran households: findings from nationally representative data

OBJECTIVE: The present study is the first to use nationally representative data to compare rates of food insecurity among households with veterans of the US Armed Forces and non-veteran households. DESIGN: We used data from the 2005-2013 waves of the Current Population Survey - Food Security Supplement to identify rates of food insecurity and very low food security in veteran and non-veteran households. We estimated the odds and probability of food insecurity in veteran and non-veteran households in uncontrolled and controlled models. We replicated these results after separating veteran households by their most recent period of service. We weighted models to create nationally representative estimates. SETTING: Nationally representative data from the 2005-2013 waves of the Current Population Survey - Food Security Supplement. SUBJECTS: US households (n 388 680). RESULTS: Uncontrolled models found much lower rates of food insecurity (8·4 %) and very low food security (3·3 %) among veteran households than in non-veteran households (14·4 % and 5·4 %, respectively), with particularly low rates among households with older veterans. After adjustment, average rates of food insecurity and very low food security were not significantly different for veteran households. However, the probability of food insecurity was significantly higher among some recent veterans and significantly lower for those who served during the Vietnam War. CONCLUSIONS: Although adjusting eliminated many differences between veteran and non-veteran households, veterans who served from 1975 and onwards may be at higher risk for food insecurity and should be the recipients of targeted outreach to improve nutritional outcomes

A Veteran\u27s Philosophy Of Education

The acquisition of an education, to the veteran, is more than a desire-it is a must! The veteran\u27s opportunities for observation of society, perhaps more numerous than those of the non-veteran, enable him to instantly conclude: education is the foremost prerequisite to life

Wartime Reminiscences: The Story of William R. Tanner’s Civil War Service

Veteran war stories are some of the most fascinating windows into the past that students of history can experience. With World War II veteran numbers quickly diminishing and the risk of these accounts of history being lost, the importance of collecting and passing on veteran stories to future generations is vital. Such was the case with those who fought in the Civil War. As the twentieth century approached, droves of veterans began disappearing from the pages of history. The need for those veteran stories from America’s bloodiest war to be recorded and published became not only important to the veterans themselves but also to students like myself who have a genuine interest in studying how the Civil War was remembered by its soldiers. [excerpt

Helping veterans through outreach

Master's Project (M.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2017The present Master's project seeks to develop a better understanding of Veterans and what they are going through. Research methods include extensive data on the high suicide rates of Veterans. Veteran and service members are in need of a service to them that will address the issue of suicide and what can be done to help and eliminate this problem. The programs that need to be designed to help needs should be in locations that have Veteran populations so as to serve them with their needs. Ultimately, Veterans Affairs (VA) officials have boosted their mental health personnel and suicide hotline staff in recent years, but at this time their data does not reflect it helping Veterans getting the help that they so desperately need.I. Introduction -- II. Research methods -- III. Literature review -- A. Understanding the veteran and their background -- B. What is being done to help the veteran -- C. Current best practices -- 1. Medical model approach -- 2. Veteran wellness counseling -- 3. Culturally integrated counseling -- V. Program design -- Project Implementation -- VI. Discussion -- VII. Conclusion -- References

Taking Care of the New Home Front: Leveraging Greater Federal Resources to Expand Community Capacity for NYS Veterans and Families

This report from the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) looks at the progress of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that assists veteran families at imminent risk of homelessness in maintaining safe, permanent housing.SSVF is also designed to meet the needs of veteran families that have become homeless by rapidly re-engaging with permanent housing and other support structures to achieve quick housing outcomes and community integration. SSVF ensures that every veteran household in New York State would have access to high-quality, outcome-oriented homelessness prevention services.The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) and IVMF recognized this program as an opportunity to make a demonstrable impact in preventing veteran homelessness in New York State. With support from NYSHealth, the IVMF is working to grow the capacity for SSVF grantee applicants and will work with existing grantees to help increase their capacity to serve veterans. As result of NYSHealth's investment, New York State secured $26 million in federal resources through the SSVF program in 2013

PERBANYAKAN BIBIT MELALUI PEMBELAHAN DAN PENUTUPAN LUKA UMBI BATANG ILES - ILES (Amorphophallus muelleri Blume)

Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan untuk mendapatkan urnbi batang sebagai bahan tanam iles-iles dalam jumlah relatif lebih banyak dan meniiliki kemampuan turnbuh masih tetap baik. Percobaan dilaksanakan di lahan pekarangan yang terletak di Desa Nglanggeran, Kecamatan Patuk, Kabupaten Gunungkidul pada ketinggian tempat 400 m dari permukaan laut, pada musim hujan Tahun 201312014. Percobaan dilakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Petak Terpisah tiga blok, petak utama berupa perlakuan penutupan luka dan anak petak berupa pembelahan umbi batang. Faktor perlakuan penutupan luka terdiri atas tiga taraf yaitu tanpa perlakuan (TP), ditutup dengan abu dapur (AD), dan direndarr Pestisida Bactocyn (PB). Perlakuan pembelahan urnbi sebagai anak petak terdiri atas : Umbi tanpa dibelah (Ub') ; Umbi dibelah dua (Ubr); Umbi dibelah empat (Ubo); dan Umbi dibelah enam (Ubu). Hasil percobaan menunjukkan, bahwa perlakuan yang menggunakan abu dapur dan larutan Pestisida Bactocyn menghasilkan urnbi bibit lebih baik, dan pembelahan umbi menjadi enam buah masih mampu memberikan perturnbuhan dan hasil umbi untuk bibit lebih banyak dan masih baik. Pertambahan total bobot urnbi dari persatuan bobot umbi utuh, melalui pembelahan urnbi menjadi 6 bagian menunjukkan hasil paling besar dibanding Tanpa Perlakuan atau pembelahan umbi yang lainnya

Veteran Benefits: An Overview

[Excerpt] The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a wide range of benefits and services to eligible veterans, members of their families, and survivors of deceased veterans. VA programs include disability compensation and pensions, readjustment benefits, and health care programs. The VA also provides life insurance, burial benefits, housing and other loan guaranty programs, and special counseling and outreach programs. While eligibility for specific benefits varies, veterans generally must meet requirements related to discharge type and length of active duty military service. This report provides an overview of major VA benefits and the VA budget. It will be updated as events warrant