The VA Support for Homeless (vash) program houses veterans in need. Just because they are holding a cardboard sign on a street corner does not mean they are veterans…they just know that is a way to beg more effectively.
Because most veterans aren’t voting for the Democratic Party and they know it, also because they know they can get the illegal immigrants to vote democrat if they give them everything. They’re trying to replenish their base as millions depart from the democrat party. They did the same thing when LBJ and the Democratic Party decided to try and get Black folks to leave the Republican Party (a party started by abolitionists and freed slaves) with their “Great Society” programs. Their desire is one-party rule just as it was in the rise of the Reich in Germany. Every American should be alarmed by that.
I wholeheartedly agree with you... I turn 68 yr old in 5 month and joined when I was 17 yrs for 36 months... my unit trained with 82nd Airborne (Ft. Bragg) and 3rd Calvary (Ft. Hood) after our training, were informed our units were assigned to South Vietnam's III Corps. On April 28th, 1975, at 0700 hours, we were called to deploy to Saigon (that would have been 0400 to 0430 hours in Saigon when the NVA-VC attacked the Tan Son Knut Airbase) 16 - to hours ahead of where our units were assigned in the states... our respective units were part of the Fixed-Wing operation - with a mission to evacuate US diplomats, military, CIA personnel including Vietnamese refugees... ends up the NVA and VC unleashed incoming 150 rockets and bombed - obliterated the Tan Son Nhut Air base (3 miles north of Saigon) where the three (3) US Air Force C5A's could not land cause there was no airfield to land on due to the incoming rockets having annihilated the runways, thus, our mission was called off... end up 2 US Marines and 4,000 Vietnamese were killed on the airfield... at this time, Graham Martin (US Ambassador to Vietnam) did not want the Fixed-Wing operation cancelled and had his personal driver take him to Tan Son Nhut and then conceded the airfield was destroyed... in turn, a teleconference meeting was held with President Ford / Henry Kissinger and Chief Joints of Staff in Washington DC and had informed them of the situation. The aftermath reflects the NVA had 10 Divisions (150,000 enemy soldiers) in position as of April 26th and had surrounded the Saigon perimeter from the air base down to the Mekong Delta River... had we landed, we were GROSSLY outnumbered and would have never made it out. This is when Operation-Frequent Wind - an 18-hour evacuation started, the largest helicopter evacuation in history. These corporate "civilians" in their "suits" couldn't walk a mile in our men and womans military boots nor could handle to pressure under conditions as such... let alone deal with heat upwards of 110+ degrees. I salute all you Men and Women who served our nation - God bless you, and welcome home! US Army (RA) Vietnam Era Veteran... HOOAH!!
I am a 100% disable Cold War Navy Veteran AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs and I live in Washington State and the county I live in have Puget sound naval shipyard and Bangor subbase and the people of my county treat us veteran GREAT and a non-Veteran would never understand how us veteran work or look at things and I'm happy to be a part of this group.
Corpsman 79-83, 22 a day is 22 too many! Help our brothers and sisters help themselves! We need to start with the VA hospitals, they need major improvements. We deserve better and we’ve earned it! Rock your message on brother I got your back!
I commend you for expressing this message. I am an "older" retired Army guy. Many young guy's and gal's need to hear the voices of young guy's and gal's who are walking "that" path. That said KNOW you can reach out to us "old" / "older" guy's and gal's; sometimes experience can be helpful in "your" journey. No Fear!!! Love you ALL, every branch and every circumstance.
Well said. USAF 1987 - 2013. Two tours to Iraq. 100% P&T and have been in treatment with the VA 14 years and counting. Help and resources are there for us. Also, if you're having trouble connecting with others in life join your local VFW or American Legion lodges. You'll be surprised how much support and love there is out there. You are not alone.
The VA slow walks all treatment hoping that us veterans die before they have to treat us properly. I hope I live until Feb 25 when I get medicare and hopefully get some help. USMC 1980-84.
Well said...I'm an old goat myself. Joined in the US Army when i was 17 yr old back in the late 70s. Now Retired US Army Veteran with 20+ years in the military. I been there, done that, got the t-shirt, the hat, and everything else that goes with it. I'm here today because I reached out many times to my friends and other veterans after trying to cancel Christmas for myself 3 times in my life. Im here to tell y'all that It's not worth it. You always have a choice. Reach out a d seek help. AATW.
As Marines, we see a lot of things other branches don’t have to deal with. I saw my first suicide attempt just 3 weeks into boot. The guy got a dear John letter, walked to the window, broke the glass, and slashed his wrists. Yes, the DI yelled at him for slashing his wrists across and not up. We were in the Pork Chop Platoon (pcp). PCP has an 80% recidivism rate. I was part of the 20%. To Marines, failure isn’t an option, and when that failure finally happens, we tend to explode in emotions. Our struggle musician here is absolutely correct. PTSD is not a life ending brand. 1-last thing here Zack, didn’t you know all good Marines do their 4 years, and then join the Chair Force? 🤣😂🤣🤓
USAF 87-07. VA has been an administrative war but eventually they followed thru. Took me 15 years to get 100%PT. Judge stood up out of his chair and said "On behalf of the VA I apologize you had to wait this long". I cried, and said "You ca keep your money just don't call me (and many VA docs) a liar!! I try to help any younger Vets around where I live, mainly thru the VFW. Also a service dog has made all the difference!! God bless you all.
Viet Vet here with diagnosed PMA, a subtype of ALS, yet none of my percentage is for any of the presumptive illnesses associated with Agent Orange; my service dog has made all the difference to my PTSD-related issues. God Bless you, and thank you for your comment. I love my little guy, who sits in my wheelchair everywhere I go.
@@overlycreative1 My Buckety is 166 lbs Mastiff and gets slobber everywhere!! He wakes me up from my nightmares (he's tall and big enough) and I wake him up from his nightmare, two lost souls in the night!! When in crowds he wraps is massive self around my legs to protect other from me being "unreasonable" 🥵
Thank you for addressing this. My nephew called me 2 nights ago and expressed he needed to talk to someone. It took several hours to talk him down from a very dark place. The pain of what he had to do as a paratrooper in the 82 Airborne haunts him. I IMMEDIATELY subscribed and liked this video. I am going to share this video with him. I am trying to convince him to go back to the VA to get upgraded to 100%. He is self destructive. Got into trouble at work and just needs reminded he is loved and honored. Thank you again. The best of America loves and honors you sir for your dual service. It's a very high price to pay to drape the cloth of our nation across your brave shoulders. I applauded you for this video.
For those who have fought for it, FREEDOM, has a flavor the protected will never taste! 2 Years in the Army (83-85) just out of high school. 8 Years Navy (86-94) after my Army enlistment was up. God Bless! Your message is spot on Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
Behavioral health didn’t work for me and neither did any of the other resources I tried while I was active. I haven’t tried va resources yet as I am still freshly out and setting all that up. It doesn’t surprise me though. I’m glad you have your brothers to lean on though!
@@ZachJewell-dn8dg When I first tried getting VA resources was back in 2006. They drugged me up to where I was useless. I got off of those quick and just delt with it. Once legal I decided to give Marijuana a shot and it changed my life for the better. It isn't for everyone, but it helped me stop binge drinking and participating more in life.
Well said Zach!! Music is Great Therapy for many things! I for one, appreciate your concern for our Brother and Sister Veterans out there! May Good Luck and Good Fortune find you!! Semper Fortis!!🤠👌
I was in the last group drafted for Vietnam. I ended up enlisting. Been out for over 50 years.😮Never saw combat. I was spit on and called a baby killer. I’m a male and was sexually assaulted by the Doctor in sick bay. Also saw death and bad things. Never told anyone. Upon discharge never had anything explained about veterans benefits. Thank You for your video.
Well said! I had the privilege to joined the USAF right after 9/11. Multiple tours to the desert, TDYs in support of Baltic and Arctic patrols and many others. Having the most essential AFSC but at mostly bull$#!t AF base. Got my DD-214 after 15 years., and is so hard to explain why I didn’t get 20 or a GS position or a moneymaking overseas contract or well paid civilian job! These bs comes from other vets and is enough to put 2 on my own head. But thanks to God, my family and the VA, I find the will to move on just like you said. ( and let’s not talk about what happened to our country in the last 5 years since I got out )
I was in the USAF myself but during 9/11, enlisted before it. I've seen what you're talking about...but it's been a thing going on for well over 5 years. It was just more subtle then, but the "things" were there if anyone wanted to pay attention to it.
USMC 88-92 then Army 96-2016.... You have many politicians, judges, and doctors that are anti-military, not just the DA's. Even regular citizens only pretend to care or respect us when they see some of us in uniform, but in civilian clothes, they look at us like we are beneath them... Many that have been blinded by political smoke are also against the police and military if either are not supporting "their side" of the coin. Very few veterans have gone on mass shooting sprees the likes of all these crazed non-vets over the last 20 or so years, yet that red flag law will affect us the most. Hard to have it affect a non-vet when most are never diagnosed with PTSD or anything else... But ours is in our records and will start being used against us. I mean we have heard service members that were killed in action called suckers, and POWs being called losers, yet sadly we still have veterans voting for them and cheering on their hatred of all things not like them. People say that they understand, then react negatively when they see our issues. I have tried to keep up with most of my former Soldiers, even have several of the former Marines that I went to Boot Camp with on my FB friends list... No one can understand what another person goes through because things affect different people, differently. The best we can do is talk to each other about things as a safety net or even a channel to vent. VA Psychiatrists have proven unhelpful and only wish to pump drugs into us and turn us into docile zombies. Sometimes all we need is that ONE person that can give us that peace and comfort just by holding our hand during the hard days... I left America with that one person and now live in peace and have been able to handle the issues I got from my 7 combat deployments.
Amazing story and thank you for your service and comment. I’m happy you were able to get issues under control. One thing that I truly believe will always remain solid is that bond we all share and like you said as long as we can find one person to listen and understand it can make a big difference.
You’re reaching us brother. You might want to consider an additional channel on this subject matter. We all need to hear these words whether we realize it or not. You have a way and talent with words that have a true meaning. We all need it. Peace brother.
Excellent remarks! Well said, brother! Thanks for speaking up. We need to do this to help others. We might not wear the uniform, but we’re still serving. We’re just wired that way. Peace and blessings on your music and other pursuits! Take care! USAF May 1982-December 2005
Love the message brother. Also reach out to you battles,shipmates,wingmen and devil dogs. You never know what that call could mean to them. If you were an NCO, check your troops every once and a while.
I was at U-Tapao 69-71, Hydraulic shop got hurt and then orderly room. CMSGT Robertson was first sargent. Married a Thai girl we are together 54 years.
this is true! It took me many years to admit I needed help. And when I did the VA saved me and now 100% and have benefits I never knew about. I am 49 now and just figured i out! Help yourself and the va will help you. Someway.
All homeless Veterans need to get with a HUDVASH rep at the VA while leaning on the McKinney Vento Homeless Act. Our names are written on the doorstep of this nation in sweat and blood.
Zach, thank you for the message. Thank you for your service to our country also. If you ever need to sit down and chat about this specific topic feel free to reach out to me. I have a whole youtube channel and podcast on military retirement and transition and this topic never gets talked about enough. Would love to hear and share your story with a Veteran audience. Let me know brother. 🫡
I couldn’t edit my previous post, but I forgot to put Cpl. USMC 88-92, retired. Don’t worry about no combat action, you still have a seat at my table!!
If you work for the va why can’t the va make me right I went into the military clean bill of health I get out and have all kinds of medical issues it seems to me the va don’t care, I’m not saying you but the va staff I came across it’s sad I wish the va was privatized there needs to be a change in my opinion.
Both sides of my family have served every branch some even before WW1. Even some of the in laws. Make sure, (not a joke) that your support group is close enough to cover while you reload, literally! If it weren't for that Ole Man, I found in a Diner May of 1989. a Vet of Korea and Vietnam. Today I'd be dead or in prison. "Pappy" may he R.I.P. spent thousands of hours helping me find my way back, I still miss him. Everyone knew he wasn't my father, but they all called him my dad. I had to travel 14 hrs. to reach my father or the place I called home. But Pappy made it a point to always be around sitting beside me at the bar or counter or the other side of the booth just drinking coffee. I'm sorry for the book writing. But this is a huge and complicated issues with tragic results. As a soldier I'd rather be repeatedly kicked in the nutz, than be shunned as an outcast, disrespected, or looked at as a threat to the same people we risked our very lives to protect! We just weren't trained to handle that kind of pain. It's even worse for our troops today. Most aren't even trained to survive! Much less how to live after you come home missing pieces.
Unrelated He is so handsome. Agreed use every recourse available and be smart. You are owed those services. Not sure whey I got your video suggestion but I agree
I’m not sure you’re right when you say, “Nothing happened to me”. Known service related symptoms, ‘DENIAL’, multiple divorces, unsteady employment, unresolved anger, nightmares, flashbacks, estranged children and/or presumptive illnesses. Most communities have a VFW or government sponsored veteran advocates. The VA isn’t perfect but it is a great resource for veterans.
They want you to talk with a Therapist, so they can document how effective the damage is. Also if you are a danger only to yourself. 22 a day? Nothing but crickets. Pointing that thing anywhere else.... Hold on there sonny we knew you were a bad egg from the start. Now we have all the legal excuse to treat you worse than the decades of neglect, discrimination and abuse we have already done. Talk, will change nothing. Actions are required, hold them accountable and speaking to those who are part of the problem will NOT make things better.
Homeless Veterans should be treated better than illegal immigrants. But for some reason, the government doesn't think so.
The VA Support for Homeless (vash) program houses veterans in need. Just because they are holding a cardboard sign on a street corner does not mean they are veterans…they just know that is a way to beg more effectively.
'preciate the sentiment. Take care of yourself and other Vets.
Because most veterans aren’t voting for the Democratic Party and they know it, also because they know they can get the illegal immigrants to vote democrat if they give them everything. They’re trying to replenish their base as millions depart from the democrat party. They did the same thing when LBJ and the Democratic Party decided to try and get Black folks to leave the Republican Party (a party started by abolitionists and freed slaves) with their “Great Society” programs. Their desire is one-party rule just as it was in the rise of the Reich in Germany. Every American should be alarmed by that.
False. Dont spread lies.
You’re right man. I felt alone. Even at the VA. There isn’t much of our generation there. I am a combat wounded veteran and rely on the VA.
US Army.
Well said. I am a 77 year old Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Civilians will never understand. God bless you.
I wholeheartedly agree with you... I turn 68 yr old in 5 month and joined when I was 17 yrs for 36 months... my unit trained with 82nd Airborne (Ft. Bragg) and 3rd Calvary (Ft. Hood) after our training, were informed our units were assigned to South Vietnam's III Corps. On April 28th, 1975, at 0700 hours, we were called to deploy to Saigon (that would have been 0400 to 0430 hours in Saigon when the NVA-VC attacked the Tan Son Knut Airbase) 16 - to hours ahead of where our units were assigned in the states... our respective units were part of the Fixed-Wing operation - with a mission to evacuate US diplomats, military, CIA personnel including Vietnamese refugees... ends up the NVA and VC unleashed incoming 150 rockets and bombed - obliterated the Tan Son Nhut Air base (3 miles north of Saigon) where the three (3) US Air Force C5A's could not land cause there was no airfield to land on due to the incoming rockets having annihilated the runways, thus, our mission was called off... end up 2 US Marines and 4,000 Vietnamese were killed on the airfield... at this time, Graham Martin (US Ambassador to Vietnam) did not want the Fixed-Wing operation cancelled and had his personal driver take him to Tan Son Nhut and then conceded the airfield was destroyed... in turn, a teleconference meeting was held with President Ford / Henry Kissinger and Chief Joints of Staff in Washington DC and had informed them of the situation. The aftermath reflects the NVA had 10 Divisions (150,000 enemy soldiers) in position as of April 26th and had surrounded the Saigon perimeter from the air base down to the Mekong Delta River... had we landed, we were GROSSLY outnumbered and would have never made it out. This is when Operation-Frequent Wind - an 18-hour evacuation started, the largest helicopter evacuation in history. These corporate "civilians" in their "suits" couldn't walk a mile in our men and womans military boots nor could handle to pressure under conditions as such... let alone deal with heat upwards of 110+ degrees. I salute all you Men and Women who served our nation - God bless you, and welcome home! US Army (RA) Vietnam Era Veteran... HOOAH!!
Good on ya’ brother. Hopefully your message will help a Veteran. Cheers USN 1974-1994.
I am a 100% disable Cold War Navy Veteran AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs and I live in Washington State and the county I live in have Puget sound naval shipyard and Bangor subbase and the people of my county treat us veteran GREAT and a non-Veteran would never understand how us veteran work or look at things and I'm happy to be a part of this group.
Hey shipmate. I was on the USS Abraham Lincoln, EM3, out of Everett and Bremerton from 2001-2004. How I loved the Puget Sound and miss it there.
Thanks brother. I needed to hear this message right now.
Corpsman 79-83, 22 a day is 22 too many! Help our brothers and sisters help themselves! We need to start with the VA hospitals, they need major improvements. We deserve better and we’ve earned it! Rock your message on brother I got your back!
I commend you for expressing this message. I am an "older" retired Army guy. Many young guy's and gal's need to hear the voices of young guy's and gal's who are walking "that" path. That said KNOW you can reach out to us "old" / "older" guy's and gal's; sometimes experience can be helpful in "your" journey. No Fear!!! Love you ALL, every branch and every circumstance.
Well said. USAF 1987 - 2013. Two tours to Iraq. 100% P&T and have been in treatment with the VA 14 years and counting. Help and resources are there for us. Also, if you're having trouble connecting with others in life join your local VFW or American Legion lodges. You'll be surprised how much support and love there is out there. You are not alone.
The VA slow walks all treatment hoping that us veterans die before they have to treat us properly. I hope I live until Feb 25 when I get medicare and hopefully get some help. USMC 1980-84.
As a contract medical examiner for the VA. Well said. Truly, thank you all for your service. And please, speak to someone!
Good words of encouragement for vets❤
USAF 63-67
Well said...I'm an old goat myself. Joined in the US Army when i was 17 yr old back in the late 70s. Now Retired US Army Veteran with 20+ years in the military. I been there, done that, got the t-shirt, the hat, and everything else that goes with it. I'm here today because I reached out many times to my friends and other veterans after trying to cancel Christmas for myself 3 times in my life. Im here to tell y'all that It's not worth it. You always have a choice. Reach out a d seek help. AATW.
😇🫡 Thanks bro. God bless you.
Thanks Brother, I hope those that need to hear your words, hear your words. God bless you🇺🇸
Thanks for the comments. We Veterans have to stick together!
I’m vet, I care. Find a local American legion and go make some friends so you have local support group.
Took me 28yrs to get from 10% to TDIU PnT, had to hire an attorney and he took 33% of my award. Resources...what resources man?
I agree. Fight for yourself.
As Marines, we see a lot of things other branches don’t have to deal with. I saw my first suicide attempt just 3 weeks into boot. The guy got a dear John letter, walked to the window, broke the glass, and slashed his wrists. Yes, the DI yelled at him for slashing his wrists across and not up. We were in the Pork Chop Platoon (pcp). PCP has an 80% recidivism rate. I was part of the 20%. To Marines, failure isn’t an option, and when that failure finally happens, we tend to explode in emotions. Our struggle musician here is absolutely correct. PTSD is not a life ending brand. 1-last thing here Zack, didn’t you know all good Marines do their 4 years, and then join the Chair Force? 🤣😂🤣🤓
USAF 87-07. VA has been an administrative war but eventually they followed thru. Took me 15 years to get 100%PT. Judge stood up out of his chair and said "On behalf of the VA I apologize you had to wait this long". I cried, and said "You ca keep your money just don't call me (and many VA docs) a liar!! I try to help any younger Vets around where I live, mainly thru the VFW. Also a service dog has made all the difference!! God bless you all.
Viet Vet here with diagnosed PMA, a subtype of ALS, yet none of my percentage is for any of the presumptive illnesses associated with Agent Orange; my service dog has made all the difference to my PTSD-related issues. God Bless you, and thank you for your comment. I love my little guy, who sits in my wheelchair everywhere I go.
@@overlycreative1 My Buckety is 166 lbs Mastiff and gets slobber everywhere!! He wakes me up from my nightmares (he's tall and big enough) and I wake him up from his nightmare, two lost souls in the night!! When in crowds he wraps is massive self around my legs to protect other from me being "unreasonable" 🥵
Thank you for addressing this. My nephew called me 2 nights ago and expressed he needed to talk to someone. It took several hours to talk him down from a very dark place. The pain of what he had to do as a paratrooper in the 82 Airborne haunts him. I IMMEDIATELY subscribed and liked this video. I am going to share this video with him. I am trying to convince him to go back to the VA to get upgraded to 100%. He is self destructive. Got into trouble at work and just needs reminded he is loved and honored. Thank you again. The best of America loves and honors you sir for your dual service. It's a very high price to pay to drape the cloth of our nation across your brave shoulders. I applauded you for this video.
It’s hard finding a job out here but I am glad I got out. My mental health was declining.
Great Video! Important voice! You should do more of these!!
The VA process is the punishments. good luck to all my fellow Veterans
For those who have fought for it, FREEDOM, has a flavor the protected will never taste!
2 Years in the Army (83-85) just out of high school. 8 Years Navy (86-94) after my Army enlistment was up.
God Bless!
Your message is spot on Brother.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
The VA has failed me, but my brothers in arms have not.
Behavioral health didn’t work for me and neither did any of the other resources I tried while I was active. I haven’t tried va resources yet as I am still freshly out and setting all that up. It doesn’t surprise me though. I’m glad you have your brothers to lean on though!
@@ZachJewell-dn8dg When I first tried getting VA resources was back in 2006. They drugged me up to where I was useless. I got off of those quick and just delt with it. Once legal I decided to give Marijuana a shot and it changed my life for the better. It isn't for everyone, but it helped me stop binge drinking and participating more in life.
Yes I agree I’ve tried all kinds of resources and nothing im sorry my fellow veteran.
Well said Zach!! Music is Great Therapy for many things! I for one, appreciate your concern for our Brother and Sister Veterans out there! May Good Luck and Good Fortune find you!! Semper Fortis!!🤠👌
I was in the last group drafted for Vietnam. I ended up enlisting. Been out for over 50 years.😮Never saw combat. I was spit on and called a baby killer. I’m a male and was sexually assaulted by the Doctor in sick bay. Also saw death and bad things. Never told anyone. Upon discharge never had anything explained about veterans benefits. Thank You for your video.
Aussie combat vet
l’m the last member of 2eREP 4th CIE recon team REAPER 3-7,no family there’s nothing left for me anymore 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Love you bro ....scar. cpl e4 p. mafia.
I have combat ptsd service connected but nothing has helped me it’s a struggle everyday.
One word i can say ; Appeal!!
Thank You for your Service sir.
Well said! I had the privilege to joined the USAF right after 9/11. Multiple tours to the desert, TDYs in support of Baltic and Arctic patrols and many others. Having the most essential AFSC but at mostly bull$#!t AF base. Got my DD-214 after 15 years., and is so hard to explain why I didn’t get 20 or a GS position or a moneymaking overseas contract or well paid civilian job! These bs comes from other vets and is enough to put 2 on my own head. But thanks to God, my family and the VA, I find the will to move on just like you said. ( and let’s not talk about what happened to our country in the last 5 years since I got out )
I was in the USAF myself but during 9/11, enlisted before it. I've seen what you're talking about...but it's been a thing going on for well over 5 years. It was just more subtle then, but the "things" were there if anyone wanted to pay attention to it.
All gave some, some gave ALL !! A Veteran.
Man i felt this, took me 15 years to get mental help or even physical issues addressed.
Great video!!! Thanks for this video. I hope you are well. Im a vets as well. I really appreciate everything you said brother
Anytime! I hope you’re doing alright out here.
So so powerful. Thank you for your message! I will only add: You never can know what tomorrow will bring but it’s always something to look forward to.
USMC 88-92 then Army 96-2016.... You have many politicians, judges, and doctors that are anti-military, not just the DA's. Even regular citizens only pretend to care or respect us when they see some of us in uniform, but in civilian clothes, they look at us like we are beneath them... Many that have been blinded by political smoke are also against the police and military if either are not supporting "their side" of the coin. Very few veterans have gone on mass shooting sprees the likes of all these crazed non-vets over the last 20 or so years, yet that red flag law will affect us the most. Hard to have it affect a non-vet when most are never diagnosed with PTSD or anything else... But ours is in our records and will start being used against us. I mean we have heard service members that were killed in action called suckers, and POWs being called losers, yet sadly we still have veterans voting for them and cheering on their hatred of all things not like them. People say that they understand, then react negatively when they see our issues. I have tried to keep up with most of my former Soldiers, even have several of the former Marines that I went to Boot Camp with on my FB friends list... No one can understand what another person goes through because things affect different people, differently. The best we can do is talk to each other about things as a safety net or even a channel to vent. VA Psychiatrists have proven unhelpful and only wish to pump drugs into us and turn us into docile zombies. Sometimes all we need is that ONE person that can give us that peace and comfort just by holding our hand during the hard days... I left America with that one person and now live in peace and have been able to handle the issues I got from my 7 combat deployments.
Amazing story and thank you for your service and comment. I’m happy you were able to get issues under control. One thing that I truly believe will always remain solid is that bond we all share and like you said as long as we can find one person to listen and understand it can make a big difference.
You’re reaching us brother. You might want to consider an additional channel on this subject matter. We all need to hear these words whether we realize it or not. You have a way and talent with words that have a true meaning. We all need it. Peace brother.
Appreciate it brother, semper fi.
Excellent remarks! Well said, brother! Thanks for speaking up. We need to do this to help others. We might not wear the uniform, but we’re still serving. We’re just wired that way. Peace and blessings on your music and other pursuits! Take care! USAF May 1982-December 2005
Love the message brother. Also reach out to you battles,shipmates,wingmen and devil dogs. You never know what that call could mean to them. If you were an NCO, check your troops every once and a while.
I was an NCO, both in the marines and army and I agree with you completely brother.
USAF 1968-72 SAC B-52s ECM Shop
I was at U-Tapao 69-71, Hydraulic shop got hurt and then orderly room. CMSGT Robertson was first sargent. Married a Thai girl we are together 54 years.
WELL said and GOD BLESS YOU!
this is true! It took me many years to admit I needed help. And when I did the VA saved me and now 100% and have benefits I never knew about. I am 49 now and just figured i out! Help yourself and the va will help you. Someway.
All homeless Veterans need to get with a HUDVASH rep at the VA while leaning on the McKinney Vento Homeless Act. Our names are written on the doorstep of this nation in sweat and blood.
Love you, Brother. Best of wishes for you. From a fellow medically retired Army guy trying to live his best life. The best for you and yours!
Well said my warrior brother, we need to be reminded and I appreciate your sincere message 🙏🇺🇸
Your mesaage was very appreciated. You take care of yourself young man and good luck with your music.
Well said,
Zach, thank you for the message. Thank you for your service to our country also. If you ever need to sit down and chat about this specific topic feel free to reach out to me. I have a whole youtube channel and podcast on military retirement and transition and this topic never gets talked about enough. Would love to hear and share your story with a Veteran audience. Let me know brother. 🫡
I couldn’t edit my previous post, but I forgot to put Cpl. USMC 88-92, retired. Don’t worry about no combat action, you still have a seat at my table!!
Thank you
I’m a veteran. My father was a veteran. I lost him. He became 1 of 22. Breaks my heart but I understand. Love you Dad
Good message Zach. Semper Fi.
I work for VA and we’re here to help! God bless YOU
If you work for the va why can’t the va make me right I went into the military clean bill of health I get out and have all kinds of medical issues it seems to me the va don’t care, I’m not saying you but the va staff I came across it’s sad I wish the va was privatized there needs to be a change in my opinion.
Veteran Lives Matter
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Real talk, semper fi
Good for you bro...subscribed. Let's get some tablature or some tutorials...lol...
Thank u !
Semper brother
Good stuff moto. Semper. Retired 0369
Zach, what were your thoughts on Marines vs Army? How different were they? Which one did you like better?
Both sides of my family have served every branch some even before WW1. Even some of the in laws. Make sure, (not a joke) that your support group is close enough to cover while you reload, literally! If it weren't for that Ole Man, I found in a Diner May of 1989. a Vet of Korea and Vietnam. Today I'd be dead or in prison. "Pappy" may he R.I.P. spent thousands of hours helping me find my way back, I still miss him. Everyone knew he wasn't my father, but they all called him my dad. I had to travel 14 hrs. to reach my father or the place I called home. But Pappy made it a point to always be around sitting beside me at the bar or counter or the other side of the booth just drinking coffee. I'm sorry for the book writing. But this is a huge and complicated issues with tragic results. As a soldier I'd rather be repeatedly kicked in the nutz, than be shunned as an outcast, disrespected, or looked at as a threat to the same people we risked our very lives to protect! We just weren't trained to handle that kind of pain. It's even worse for our troops today. Most aren't even trained to survive! Much less how to live after you come home missing pieces.
Semper Fi, brother!
Unrelated He is so handsome.
Agreed use every recourse available and be smart. You are owed those services.
Not sure whey I got your video suggestion but I agree
Nobody needed to hear that from you dude 🤷🏻♂️
@@mattsmith78 I don’t base my life on your feelings Matt
Thanks man! Follow vet/musician here.
Awesome what do you play? I’m looking to start a band
@@ZachJewell-dn8dg Guitar/bass mostly these days.
You are not alone, trust!.
Miyamoto Musashi helps me keep a cool head
AMEN AMEN AMEN! 🙏
I’m not sure you’re right when you say, “Nothing happened to me”.
Known service related symptoms, ‘DENIAL’, multiple divorces, unsteady employment, unresolved anger, nightmares, flashbacks, estranged children and/or presumptive illnesses. Most communities have a VFW or government sponsored veteran advocates.
The VA isn’t perfect but it is a great resource for veterans.
What video is he referring to?
Ty
They want you to talk with a Therapist, so they can document how effective the damage is. Also if you are a danger only to yourself. 22 a day? Nothing but crickets. Pointing that thing anywhere else.... Hold on there sonny we knew you were a bad egg from the start. Now we have all the legal excuse to treat you worse than the decades of neglect, discrimination and abuse we have already done.
Talk, will change nothing. Actions are required, hold them accountable and speaking to those who are part of the problem will NOT make things better.
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Is that a 5th wheel?
Oh. Check out bill mcclintock he can take a band or song i disliked and turns them into wonderfulmashups
"Some things happened..."
Strippers?
Haha no I didn’t get in trouble or anything 😂 that was funny though
Army bro... its trash now... not what i thought
Music channel. Dig that. We like music, not lectures. Let us be crazy if we want. We don’t need babysitters or advisors. Just sayin’.
We’re all a little crazy and that’s awesome. Thanks for watching brother!
What happened?
I felt obligated to talk about the subject the video covers and show other veterans that they are not alone.
What video?