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View video clips from the VA, DOD and other federal government agencies.

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Homeless Veterans' Emergency Housing Facility (HVEHF) Video This is a government resource
Learn about homeless Veterans suffering from alcohol and drug dependency and their need for transitional housing and support.
Golf for Veterans with Disabilities Video This is a government resource

Helps Veterans with disabilities gain the therapeutic benefits of renewed joy, new friends and physical activity by learning to play golf. Register for the annual National Veterans Tee Tournament.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Video This is a government resource

Watch a video from the Pentagon Channel about PTSD called The Wounds Within.

Wall Street War Fighters This is a government resource
Highlights a program that trains Veterans for careers on Wall Street.
Memorial Portraits This is a government resource
Talks about the Project Compassion project that gifts memorial portraits to families who have lost loved ones during military combat.
VA Nursing Academy This is a government resource
Showcases the VA Nursing Academy that is a nationwide program that trains nurses to care for Veterans.
Combat Stress This is a government resource
Discusses combat stress that Veterans experience due to military combat and identifies ways for Veterans to get help to manage their stress.
Don't Lose Your Tricare Benefits This is a government resource
Reminds veterans of the importance of applying for Medicade B to keep Tricare benefits.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD This is a government resource
Officers and enlisted servicemen share their stories about what they were experiencing before being diagnosed with PTSD.
Don't Lose Your Benefits Video This is a government resource
Watch a video on the importance of enrolling in Medicare Part B in order to keep TRICARE benefits.
Accessing Military Records Video This is a government resource

Announces that the National Archives and Records Administration has made available to the public 6 million military records dating back to World War II. To order copies of military service records contact the Veterans and Their Families department.

Project Healing Waters Video This is a government resource
Takes injured men and women out of a medical center and to the great outdoors where they benefit both mentally and physically from learning fly fishing.
Wounded Warrior Diaries Video This is a government resource
Welcome to the Wounded Warrior Diaries, where American S ervice Members wounded in combat share stories of their service, including their hard-won battles on the road to recovery.
Life Saving Procedures for Colon Cancer This is a government resource
Encourages Veterans to go to their doctor for a colonoscopy to check for colon cancer and discusses this life saving procedure.
Surfing Therapy Video This is a government resource
Operation Amped, an organization founded by Tom Tapp, in Malibu, CA, takes disabled Veterans out of the physical therapy clinic and to the beach to go surfing.
Weight Management for Healthy Living This is a government resource
Showcases weight management classes offered by the military that helps Veterans setup a healthy living program that includes eating the right foods and daily exercise to lose weight.
Wounded Warriors Climbing Strong This is a government resource
Showcases wounded warriors using rock climbing to overcome their handicaps.
Robotic Stroke Therapy Video This is a government resource
The VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Baltimore, MD, is one of four VAMCs using robot therapy machines to help stroke patients in their recovery.
Video Games Therapy This is a government resource
Nintendo's Wii GameStation, an interactive video game is used in VA medical centers around the country by occupational therapists to help Veterans improve their physical mobility and to work with patients whose cognitive skills have been impaired by traumatic brain injury.
Federal Employment for Veterans Video This is a government resource
Reviews the Office of Personnel Management's video describing hiring preferences and procedures for Veterans seeking employment with the federal government.
Federal Employment Videos - Office of Personnel Management This is a government resource
Provides videos and information from OPM on getting a job with the federal government.
A Soldier's Story Video This is a government resource

An injured soldier's story of recovery and the role of TRICARE in facilitating his recovery and rehabilitation.

Medical Foster Homes Video This is a government resource

Highlights alternatives to nursing homes where caregivers share their homes with retired, senior and disabled Veterans and provide them with 24-hour personal care and supervision. To learn more contact the VA Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care.

Salute to Volunteers Serving Veterans This is a government resource
Learn about the importance of volunteering to give Veterans a helping hand.
Home Telehealth Video This is a government resource
Home telehealth (HT), a telecommunications medical monitoring service, delivers home health care to many people including one Veteran, who performs dialysis at his home three days a week. The care and coordination of HT allows him to avoid long trips to the VA Medical Center.
Overcoming Job Barriers Facing Vets with Criminal Records Video
Offers an overview of the basic legal strategies available to homeless and other Veterans (and their advocates) whose criminal records create obstacles to getting a good job.
Blast Injury & Mild TBI Research Video This is a government resource

Highlights research at Wayne State Univerity on blast injuries resulting in mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), which is being called the signature wound of the Iraq War. The research hopes to assist the military in improving protective equipment, vehicle safety, injury diagnosis and treatment.

Cardiac CT Scan Video This is a government resource
Dr. Gary Foster, a cardiologist at Loma Linda VA Medical Center, in Loma Linda, CA, uses the cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan to find ways to diagnose and treat heart disease in his patients before it threatens their lives.
Segway for Veterans for Easier Mobility Video This is a government resource

Presents an alternative to wheel chairs with the Segway, devices that allow injured Veterans a better way to be more mobile in their everyday lives. The Disability Right Advocate for Technology group created the Segway to help amputees travel.

Blind Rehabilitation Center & Guide Dog Video This is a government resource

Introduces the VA Blind Rehabilitation Center and its mobility, reading, writing, communication, daily living, computer and manual skills training programs. Also featured is the VetDog program that trains and matches blind Veterans with guide dogs.

Center for Women Veterans Video This is a government resource

Showcases general and specialized care services for women offered through the VA Center for Women Veterans. Services include primary care, mental health, rehabilitation, trauma, housing and employment.

Living Victoriously with Disability Video This is a government resource

Celebrates the life of Dr. James Post, a quadriplegic who triumphed over his disability by going to medical school and becoming a kidney specialist. Dr. Post uses assistive technology to treat Veterans at the James J. Peters VMAC and is an inspiration.

Suicide Prevention Video This is a government resource

Presents VA's National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's proactive counseling and support system. Get immediate help by calling 1-800-273-8255.

Job Training During Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Video This is a government resource

Introduces Veterans receiving job training while undergoing spinal cord rehabilitation at Hunters H. McGuire VAMC. The video presents interviews with Veterans who have secured quality employment through the program. Click here to learn more or call 1-800-424-8200.

Military Videos
A collection of military videos that highlight the courage of Veterans, military operations, latest combat technology, war-related injuries and supportative families and organizations.
Fire Safety & Prevention Videos
Multimedia information designed to teach people with disabilities about home exit plans and smoke detector maintenance so that they can respond independently to fire emergencies in their homes.
Veterans of PTSD
Offers a look at war Veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and discusses diagnosing PTSD, identifying triggers and making available effective treatments.
Amputee Rehabilitation Research Video This is a government resource

Learn more about the VA Miami Health Care System customizing artificial limbs for wounded warriors. The video showcases how an injured Veteran learned to walk with an artificial leg and reveals the latest technology being used to improve the functionality of prosthetics.

PTSD Caregiver Videos
Offers a series of videos that provide information and insights for family members, friends and Veterans.
Ask for Help - Generals Are Leaning on Others for Healing
Encourages Veterans to ask for help with PTSD and other combat-related injuries and illnesses. Documents generals learning to lean on others for help.
Reconstructive Surgery through Operation Mend
Showcases latest advancements in reconstructive surgery for military personnel wounded during service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The War Within - Investigating PTSD
Learn first hand from troops and their families about living with PTSD and its effects and treatments.
Wounded Minds - Veterans and PTSD
Documents that PTSD is not new and addresses its history, what it is and its effects on Veterans and their families.
Brave New Foundation (BNF)

View the BNF's Iraq Veterans Memorial video, an online war memorial that honors the members of the U.S. armed forces who have lost their lives serving in the Iraq War.

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