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January 10, 2024 | View in browser
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Extremism not prevalent in US military, but it’s a concern among veterans, report says
Violent extremism isn’t widespread in the U.S. military but may be rising among veterans, a new study said.
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VA to fund large-scale studies of magic mushrooms, ecstasy to treat PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a request for applications for clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies using magic mushrooms and ecstasy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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Moving from the military to Main Street challenges a younger generation of veteran entrepreneurs
As a graying workforce of veterans who own small businesses in America retires, fewer younger veterans are stepping up to replace them, according to the Small Business Administration.
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Inside the daring plot to rescue an American soldier’s mother from Gaza
The mission to extract Zahra Sckak required days of negotiation between the U.S. and Israel as officials rallied on behalf of her son, an American soldier.
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Teens found skull in 1968; now it has been identified as veteran of 2 wars, California cops say
A skull discovered by two teens playing in a rockpile 55 years ago has now been identified as a veteran of two wars, California authorities reported.
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Former VFW post commander stole $40,000 from veterans, forcing group to merge with nearby post
As the commander of VFW Post 1192 in Duncan, Okla., Michael Bruce Colley controlled the finances and made more than 30 unauthorized withdrawals between January 2019 and June 2021.
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Stories, smiles abound as World War II pilot celebrates 100th birthday
Robert “Bob” Robson’s time in the military began in 1943 in the Cadet Aviation Corps. He served until 1946.
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Opening delayed for North Oklahoma City VA clinic
The Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Heath Care System is notifying veterans the North Oklahoma City VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic will be closed 3-6 months due to water damage from a broken water riser valve.
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A Navy veteran went missing in 2013, and a YouTuber took on the cold case
James Hinkle, a YouTuber and true-crime enthusiast, made the breakthrough in the decade-old search for Donnie Erwin, a Navy veteran who vanished in the Ozarks.
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Cancer patients face frightening delays in treatment approvals
Most private and federal health insurance programs require patients to secure preapprovals for certain treatments, tests, or prescription medications. But critics say prior authorization has become a tool that insurers use to restrict or delay expensive care.
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