Robert M.[Mike] Suchman Sgt USMC[Ret]
I'm with you 100%. Specifics would be good, like where, when and how. Average Joe isn't available/accessible to returning GI Joe. Are you aware of any efforts underway that Average Joe could contribute assistance? Anything you can find would really be appreciated. Thanks!
I ditto Freema's post. How can we help?
I ditto Freema's post. How can we help?
First of all thank you for reading and wanting to do something for the folks returning home.
Now we need to there to lend a hand to these vetereans returning home and very gently guide them to seek professional help. There are a lot of groups out there that can provide the help that is needed.
2] These folks may tend to burn the candle at both ends at the same time. We need to be there to prevent them from doing something very stupid and harming themselves & or others. If they are under the infulance of drink or drugs that is a BIG time red flag. Get them to the nearest VA hosiptal ASAP, or call the nearest professional [Police, EMS, ect..] if the vet seems to be on the verge of harming themself or others. These people may be a walking, talking timebomb! We need to be there and lend a hand when they need us the most. Even if they don't think so.
I agree. At the end of WWII, my grandfather and his crew were given mandatory psych evals before being discharged. All but 1 guy failed (surprised 1 guy passed.) He had to spend some extra time at a base stateside, but he always said it helped (and not one of his crew had PTSD).
I think it's extra important now, when the turnaround from battlefield to "normal" life is so quick. At least with the weeks it used to take on ships, veterans could have some time to readjust to the idea of "normal" life.
BTTT
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Our Veterans Hospitals are the best in the world,and are an Instatution to be proud of.
Get the GI there and they are on their way.
A 1/26 Marine Vn.Vet 1968-1969.