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Marine Corps Brand License Plates Now Available in Arizona

Veterans tend to build strong ties with their service branches, whether it be the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Recently the U.S. Marine Corps license plate became a part of the official Arizona License Plate program. Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 7 months3 months ago
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Marine Corps Veteran Gives Back By Leading Community Resilience Program

Southwest Behavioral Health Services offers a Community Resilience Center which provides a cutting-edge resource in holistic treatment for adults experiencing the effects of severe mental illness, substance abuse, and co-morbid disorders. Participants receive an individualized program based on personal needs and Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 7 months3 months ago
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Helps Us Remember Our Military and Veterans With A Never Forget Garden and Marker

Some say there is a unifying effect in the language that flowers offer in expressing the profound emotions of patriotism, remembrance, and love. That’s why Matt Scott is hoping Arizona residents will consider placing a Never Forget Garden and Marker Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 7 months3 months ago
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Veterans Day High School Essay Competition Now Open through Sept. 13

Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) is inviting all Arizona High School students to share their stories of inspiration, hope, and gratitude for veterans by entering the annual Essay Competition. HAV awards cash prizes to the top four entries and their teachers. Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 8 months3 months ago
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Former Linguist Now Offers A Mindful Life Acupuncture

There is something about military service, that conquers many divides.  When I first met Lesley Johnsen, we immediately bonded.  She was an Air Force veteran, and I was a Navy veteran.  We started talking about our military job occupations, where Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 8 months3 months ago
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Executive Inc.: Meet Paula Pedene, former VA whistleblower now Phoenix Veterans Day parade organizer (Video)

Known nationally for blowing the whistle on problems within the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Paula Pedene has for years embraced a role doing what she loves most — organizing the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Retired with 40 years Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 9 months3 months ago
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USAF Veteran Gains New Career Thanks to DOD-Civilian Partnership

Thanks to a partnership between the Department of Defense Skill-Bridge program and Phoenix West Commercial, U.S. Air Force veteran Brandy Braveboy has a new opportunity as a commercial real estate agent. A native of Tempe, Braveboy spent 20 years in Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 9 months3 months ago
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US Army Corps of Engineers Readies St. Luke’s Medical Center for COVID-19 Surge Capacity

By Paula L. Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA Veterans Voice Columnist, Arizona Republic Due to COVID-19, Arizona was looking for ways to enhance hospital capacity if needed.  To do this, they turned to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to help.  Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 9 months3 months ago
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Remembering Ex Prisoner of War Henry Ong Jr.

by Paula L. Pedene APR, Fellow PRSA The Arizona Republic Veterans Voice Columnist This week, my heart is a bit heavier as I share the loss of one of my friends, Henry Ong Jr. I met Ong in 2002 when Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 10 months3 months ago
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VA launches COVID-19 screening tool

Medical centers run by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are dealing with a surge of COVID-19 patients across the country.  VA is combatting the virus with several approaches.  In March, they created an operations plan to protect Veterans and Read more…

By Paula Pedene, 10 months ago

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