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Remembering Becket – A mother’s search for answers

March 25, 2019

The following article originally appeared in Newsweek on February 27, 2019, and is being republished by Lima Charlie World with permission. The

At L.A. VA, Toxic Culture and Mismanagement Puts Veterans On The Street, Doctors Say

March 27, 2018

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Between the mansions of Beverly Hills and the beaches of Santa Monica, a 400-acre plot of land belonging to the Department of

Lima Charlie Podcast: Opioids, Veterans and the VA

November 14, 2017

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The opioid epidemic in the United States is now a public health emergency, following Donald Trump’s declaration on Oct. 26. However, as

Declaring the Opioid Crisis a ‘National Emergency’ is Important for Veterans

October 25, 2017

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President Donald Trump has promised to officially declare the opioid epidemic a “national emergency.” “We’re going to have a major announcement, probably

Veteran Entrepreneurship – Good for Veterans – Good for The Economy

September 29, 2017

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Military service and small business ownership seem to go hand-to-hand. Consider the following facts. Veterans are 20% more likely to be self-employed

Combating Veteran Suicide – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Nate Graeser

September 28, 2017

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A study released by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) on September 15, 2017, continues to shed light on information about Veterans

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The toll civilian life takes on Weekend Warriors – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Sara Kintzle

September 28, 2017

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The U.S. Army Reserve and the States’ National Guard are key components of our military. The Reserve and Guard are almost 40%

Veterans & Moral Injury – Lima Charlie interviews USC CIR’s Dr. Hazel Atuel

September 23, 2017

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Moral injury is a subject that is widely misunderstood and a key symptom of participating in war and conflict. The U.S. Department

USC ‘State of the American Veteran Conference’ to address critical Veteran issues

September 20, 2017

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The University of Southern California’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families kicks off its annual ‘State of the

President Trump remembers the sacrifices of armed forces on POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 15, 2017

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Today marks the 38th POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is observed annually on the third Friday of September. Beginning in 1979, President Jimmy

How Costa Rica and Diving Depth-Therapy Can Help Our Wounded Veterans

May 23, 2017

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A veteran who suffers from PTSD was asked to describe his scuba diving experience: “I could hear my breathing. It reminded me

After a nightmare of prescription pills, medical marijuana helped me sleep

April 24, 2017

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You probably have an opinion about medical marijuana. Let me share my story before you tell me what it is. In 2008,