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VETERANS CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1

OR TEXT TO 838255

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95 River Rd., Suite C, Canton, CT 860-352-2333

or visit us at: www.ResilienceGrowsHere.org or on Facebook

September 11, 2001

"It was a day that changed and shaped our nation. For the friends and family of the 2,977 victims, it was a day of immeasurable loss. For Americans around the country – and the world – it was a time of unity in the face of a shared struggle. And for some, it was a call to action.

(20) years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack. In response, 181,510 Americans enlisted in the ranks of active duty service, and 72,908 joined the enlisted reserves in the year following Sept. 11. According to the Department of Defense, young Americans’ interest in joining the military increased by 8%, and many claim that it was 9/11 that inspired them to enlist."

-USO.org

https://www.uso.org/stories/2849-why-9-11-inspired-these-patriots-to-join-the-military

August is...

Antiterrorism Awareness Month

by Mandy Baker

https://milspousefest.com/antiterrorism-awareness-month-2/

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. This is a month set aside to raise awareness to the threat of terrorism, and also to encourage vigilance and the reporting of any potential threats. “If you see something, say something” has been a common theme and saying among the agencies and their websites for many years now, and it is even more strongly emphasized in the month of August.

There may still be some confusion on what exactly you should report. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) website tells people to, “Trust your instincts; if a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it.”

Here are a few more specific things to be aware of and report:

People drawing and/or measuring important buildings
Strangers asking about security forces or procedures
A briefcase, suitcase, backpack, or package left behind or unattended
Car or truck left in a No Parking Zone in front of government or other important buildings
A person wearing clothes that are too big/bulky and/or too hot for the weather
Chemical smells or fumes
Purchasing supplies or equipment that can be used to make bombs or weapons

Basically, the government and agencies want to encourage people to be aware of their surroundings. They want everyone to keep in mind that if something appears suspicious, report it.

Flag box placement in Simsbury Library

August 10, 2021 is

Agent Orange Awareness Day

Click HERE to read an article about CT's own Gerry Wright and his efforts to bring awareness and honor to those who have and are suffering from this illness.

Click on this link to access the Dept. of Labor Veterans unit:

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/default.htm

All debriefings need a black Lab named Anzac to stabilize the return to post orders status.

RGH on the scene with the 103rd!

Gold Star Mother / Family

Day

September 26, 2021

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Operation Resilience Grows Here

Resilience Book Review:

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

Authors: Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

Recommended by: Ee Ling Lim

Ee Ling Lim:This book is about resilience, and I only wish there was such a book when I was younger. I was 18 when my dad passed away and it was something that I didn't talk about because I was so afraid of opening the floodgates. It hit me hard, the day my daughter commented that I didn't seem to miss my dad - because I never talked about him.

I don’t think Sheryl Sandberg needs any introduction. She was the VP of global online sales at Google and now is the COO of Facebook (and the first woman to serve on the tech giant’s board). After Lean In, she released her second book, Option B, where she talks about ways to build resilience and how to recover faster and better after life’s inevitable setbacks.

(Reveiew from the CEO Library)

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Have you liked our Facebook page?

https://www.facebook.com/resiliencegrowshere

National VFW Day honoring the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation.

Click on the image above to access the recent issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine

Stay tuned! Future activities will be located on our website or Facebook page.

:D Uniformed Humor:D

9/11 Air Defense Stories You Might Not Know

Click here to read more.

List Of Military Scholarships For Service Members, Spouses and Dependents

A variety of scholarships are available to veterans and their spouses and families.

Click here to read more.

US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters

Click here to read more.

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GI Bill vets may be less attractive to for-profit schools under new law

Click here to read more.

Encouraging Desert Storm Veterans can engage with VA.

Click here to read more.

Veterans Transition Survival Guide

Click here to read more.

Virtually Visit the Museum of American War Letters

(Access on mobile phones is not yet available. Please use a desk top or laptop.)

Click here to read more.

How to apply for VA health care

Click image below for details on benefits and to check your eligibility online!

ATTENTION CAREGIVERS!

Click on image below to access the podcasts:

Click on the image below to access the CT Veterans Bulletin. Another great resource for all that is veteran!

Wreaths Across America

This is an ongoing effort to ensure the veterans laid to rest receive a wreath during the holiday season. One of the greatest ways to honor our veterans is to remember their fallen brothers and sisters in arms.

Click on image below to sponsor a wreath.

The following are just a few of our joint Veteran and Civilian Operation Task Forces. Please contact us if you would like assistance in finding services near you.

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1

Confidential Chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or Text 838255

Military Support Program

866-251-2913

Serving the behavioral health needs of Connecticut Veterans, including National Guard and Reserve members and their families in communities where they live. MSP services are local and confidential.

Semper Fi Fund

(Serving All Branches)

Jay Braca V2V Lead

jay.braca@semperfifund.org

760-450-4126

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT

860-270-0600

Medical and Vocational Rehabilitation for Veterans and Military Families.

Visit VeteransRallyPoint.com for more information.

Hartford Vet Center

860-563-8800

25 Elm St., Suite A, Rocky Hill, CT

CT Soldiers, Sailors & Marine Fund

Find your representative here.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

VA Regional Office

P.O. Box 310909

Newington, CT 06131-0909

(860) 594-6612

and Family Care

Please click here for more information.

ESGR - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve DOD

860-584-3295

esgrct.mil@gmail.com

ESGR Facebook

Veteran Strong Community Center

860-584-6258

www.vetstronginc.org

Columbus House, Inc.

(860) 894-2701

Housing and Homelessness Resource

https://www.columbushouse.org/

Travis Mill Foundation

(20(207) 480-3490

Health and Wellness Center

https://travismillsfoundation.org/

CT Dept. of Labor Veterans Services

3580 Main Street

Hartford CT, 06120

(203) 455 – 2711

ryan.barry@ct.gov

ronald.catania@ct.gov

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/default.htm

APK Charities

APK CHARITIES MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE CONNECTING OUR SOCIETY AND OUR ARMED FORCES, OPENING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO SERVE THOSE WHO PROTECT US.

https://www.apkcharities.org/