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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

Top Apps for Vets with PTSD | Veteran Car Donations
June 28, 2021

5 Top Apps for Vets with PTSD

Technology as a Tool to Treat Mental Health Disorders PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by experiencing a traumatic event. Many veterans developed PTSD after getting exposed to life-threatening combat situations. According to a study made in 2014, at least 87% of U.S. veterans reported that they had been exposed ...
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Person Under Deep Stress | Veteran Car Donations
June 27, 2021

Learn How to Help a Veteran with PTSD as We Observe National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27th

6 Ways to Help Those Who Suffer from This Mental Health Condition National PTSD Awareness Day encourages people across the country to educate themselves on post-traumatic stress disorder, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment. It also serves as a reminder for us to help anyone with the disorder and recognize the professionals who have been ...
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Female Color Guards | Veteran Car Donations
June 26, 2021

Transition Support for Female Veterans

Former U.S. Servicewomen Benefit from Exclusive Training Program In addition to the normal Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offered by the U.S. government for the benefit of all veterans, there’s a voluntary training program offered exclusively to female service members who are transitioning out of the military. It’s called Women’s Health Transition Training (WHTT). WHTT began ...
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Photo Of Person Driving | Veteran Car Donations
June 25, 2021

6 Best Vehicles for Road Trips: 2021 Edition

These Vehicles Boast Spacious Interiors, Powerful Engines, and Fuel Efficiency After a year cooped up indoors, taking a road trip in 2021 seems like a refreshing and safe way to satisfy your wanderlust. When traveling long distances, it is important to use a vehicle that is sturdy and comfortable to drive. The vehicle should be ...
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Depressed young man with blurred head in dark room | Veteran Car Donations
June 23, 2021

3 Common Barriers to Getting Help for PTSD

Many Sufferers Hesitant to Pursue Treatment Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a serious mental health problem that needs proper treatment and therapy so that the person afflicted with it can fully recover. It isn’t something that passes away on its own. Soldiers who have been exposed to traumatic events in the conflict zones where ...
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Be Smart, Save Up, and Maximize Your Insurance | Veteran Car Donations
June 21, 2021

6 Tips to Reduce Your Car Insurance Premiums

Be Smart, Save Up, and Maximize Your Insurance One of the major expenses in owning a car is paying for its insurance. Unfortunately, insurance premiums are becoming more expensive because of the increasing number of lawsuits and fraud cases involving vehicle-related accident claims. The good news is that there are many legitimate ways of lowering ...
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Mental Health Issues Facing Female Veterans | Veteran Car Donations
June 21, 2021

Mental Health Issues Facing Female Veterans

Female Vets More Vulnerable than Their Male Counterparts More and more women are joining the military and even advancing to various leadership positions. This has subsequently led to an increase in the number of women veterans. Unfortunately, many of these female veterans are outside the VA health system, which adds to the burden they carry. ...
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Changing Car Engine Oil | Veteran Car Donations
June 16, 2021

Things to Consider When Selecting Motor Oil for Your Car

Keep Your Engine Running Smoothly By Getting the Right Oil Product Your vehicle’s motor oil is one of the essential components to keep your car running smoothly. It lubricates the parts of your car’s engine to allow it to perform at its optimum capacity. That’s why selecting the right motor oil for your auto is ...
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The US Map | Veteran Car Donations
June 14, 2021

10 Top Cities for Veterans

Here Are the Best Cities That Our Former Service Members Can Call Home Getting out of the military and transitioning back into civilian life can be a complicated task for veterans and their families. Some are contented with living in the hometowns where they grew up. Others, however, plan to make a big move to ...
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US Army Training | Veteran Car Donations
June 14, 2021

Wish Our Army a Big Happy Birthday this June 14th!

The U.S. Army Turns 246 Years Old This June 14th, take time to greet our nation’s army a happy birthday as the military’s largest branch turns 246 years old! That’s a lot of candles to blow! The Army Birthday is all about honoring the courageous men and women in the U.S. Army, past and present. ...
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