Did you know There is an inherent need for war Veterans to want to talk to other combat Veterans, who are themselves the real deal. http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/24015/vet-centers-community-within-community/ A VA center in California is trying to help war veterans get together and help each other. [~563704:LTC Stephen Ford] [~378759:SrA Christopher Wright] [~658680:CPT M Cannonie] [~520566:SGT Keith Bodine] [~121202:Cpl Kirk Sain] [~138758:COL Mikel Burroughs] [~201593:MSgt Curtis Ellis] [~106303:SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL] [~368184:SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"] [~541687:TSgt Hunter Logan] [~668456:Capt Seid Waddell] [~563223:PO1 John Miller] [~156774:PO2 Ed C.] [~30774:PO2 Mark Saffell] [~699582:CPO Andy Carrillo, MS, CRC] [~561128:Capt Don Porter] [~628831:SSgt Alex Robinson] [~757738:PO3 Hy Thong] [~337133:SFC James Sczymanski]

Posted on Dec 11, 2015

Did you know There is an inherent need for war Veterans to want to talk to other combat Veterans, who are themselves the real deal.

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A VA center in California is trying to help war veterans get together and help each other.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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When I sit at the VA pharmacy to wait on my drugs, I strike up a conversation with veterans. In those old bodies exist memories of their youth that wants to come out. They get animated and talk about bygone years they miss. I let them do most of the talking and notice a twinkle in their eyes and a radiant smile.

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PO3 Brad Phlipot

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God Bless Major you have a heart of gold.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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PO3 Brad Phlipot - Thanks but I am still rough around the edges.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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Sgt Kelli Mays - It seems many of the veterans have been suppressed from sharing their experiences.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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PO3 Brad Phlipot - I am no saint. I just want to know their stories.

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There are many forums where this happens, including SAVL COL Mikel J. Burroughs and The Soldier's Project, which has lots of veterans as counselors...