National Veterans and Military Families Month | Comcast Newsmakers

SPOTLIGHT ON VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES

Comcast Newsmakers salutes our nation's military community. Throughout National Veterans and Military Families Month, explore advancements in mental-health resilience, caregiver support, and the transition from service to career.

It all leads to a special Facebook Live celebrating military families' service and sacrifice Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on Comcast Newsmakers' Facebook page.

Overview: Making News This Month

Veterans & Military Families Stories

Video Gaming and Veterans: Fostering Commun...

Video Gaming and Veterans: Fostering Commun... - 5:55

According to a RAND study, approximately 18% of U.S. military personnel who have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq live with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression.

Stephen Machuga, Founder and CEO of Stack Up, explains how video games can be used to improve mental health and well-being.

Service Dogs for Veterans

Service Dogs for Veterans - 5:53

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects veterans of all age groups.

John Miller, President and CEO of America’s VetDogs, provides an in-depth look at how service dogs act as an additional layer of treatment for active duty service members and veterans.

Expanding Veteran Health Care: The VA MISSI...

Expanding Veteran Health Care: The VA MISSI... - 9:59

The VA MISSION Act took effect in June 2019, aiming to empower veterans with broader health care options.

Secretary Robert Wilkie of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs joins Comcast Newsmakers for a discussion on the VA MISSION Act and health-care priorities at VA.

From Service to Career: Transitioning to Ci...

From Service to Career: Transitioning to Ci... - 5:52

Approximately 2 in 3 employers report that veterans outperform their civilian counterparts, yet challenges persist as vets transition back into the workforce.

Wendi Safstrom of the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation shares how employers are working to bridge the military-civilian divide.

Veterans With Disabilities: Career Building...

Veterans With Disabilities: Career Building... - 5:53

The number of veterans with a service-connected disability is increasing, presenting employment challenges and barriers for this population.

Lauren Lobrano of Paralyzed Veterans of America joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss efforts to bridge the employment gap for veterans with disabilities.

Relief and Refuge: Military Family Fisher H...

Relief and Refuge: Military Family Fisher H... - 6:33

The financial burden associated with visiting a hospitalized military spouse away from home can present overwhelming challenges.

Brian Gawne of the Fisher House Foundation shares how his organization is improving the lives of military families through “comfort homes.”

Understanding Military Experience and Cultu...

Understanding Military Experience and Cultu... - 5:23

Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from the military back to their civilian communities, leaving some with a sense of detachment and isolation.

Megan King of Team RWB (Red, White and Blue) discusses programs available to foster connectivity between veterans and civilians through community-based physical and social activities.

Supporting Military Caregivers

Supporting Military Caregivers - 6:33

Our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers are comprised of spouses, parents, family members and friends.

Betsy Eves of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation shares how her organization is strengthening and empowering America’s military caregivers, resulting in a significant impact on health care outcomes for those who have served in uniform.

Hope After Tragedy: The Living Legacy of Se...

Hope After Tragedy: The Living Legacy of Se... - 5:37

More than 15,000 U.S. service members have lost their lives since 2006, significantly impacting surviving families and loved ones.

Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss a nationwide peer support network for bereaved military families — carrying forth the living legacies of service and sacrifice.

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