For many Vets, life after service can feel like stepping into an alien world. I felt more out of place in my Iowa hometown than I did in Afghanistan and my military values and mentality didn’t seem to translate to civilian life. When I first moved to Thailand, I discovered my military training prepared me […]
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Veterans in Paradise started with a simple concept, Vets Living in the Dominican Republic supporting other Vets. First in the forging of a collaborative community of Veterans living here, sharing resources, information and having get togethers. Secondly, in helping out interested Veterans in the United States to relocate to this island paradise. The creator of
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The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we think. For veterans, who already face unique challenges to mental
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Hearing the word Colombia brings up images of Pablo Escobar, cocaine and drug wars. This past reputation has stopped a lot of veterans from considering Colombia as a destination. I’m here to tell you, that Colombia doesn’t exist anymore. Communa 13 in Medellin, previously one of the most violent locations in the word has transformed
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