As American troops continue to risk their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, and return home to join the ranks of America’s almost 24 million veterans, the Veterans Day holiday has had a certain immediacy in recent years. Or at least it should. Holidays so easily succumb to linen sales and classic TV marathons, but this is one whose the true meaning of which we really should nevernot forget.
Throughout our history, many brave Americans have given their lives in defense of freedom, and many more have demonstrated their willingness to do the same. For many veterans, that service came at a steep price. Some came home wounded, even disfigured, blinded or paralyzed. Many endured tremendous stress under fire or the constant threat of it. They did not forget their duty, and we should not forget their sacrifice. Whether their service came a year ago, or fifteen, or forty or sixty, it’s never too late to say thank you. …show more content…
Proudly serving more than 3,000 patients annually, UCLA has worked hand-in-hand with the Veterans Administration through numerous special programs including UCLA’s Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology; the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, the Ronald Katz Center for Collaborative Military Medicine, UCLA Operation Mend, the Nathanson Family Resilience Center, and the UCLA / Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress’ Military Families Program and provide a legal clinic and pro bono lawyer activities relating to the legal problems of veterans.
While we look forward to continuing this partnership and giving back to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much to preserve our way of life, more must be done.
Los Angeles has the highest population of homeless military veterans in the nation. Over 4,300 vets in L.A. lack permanent housing according to the most recent
Throughout our history, many brave Americans have given their lives in defense of freedom, and many more have demonstrated their willingness to do the same. For many veterans, that service came at a steep price. Some came home wounded, even disfigured, blinded or paralyzed. Many endured tremendous stress under fire or the constant threat of it. They did not forget their duty, and we should not forget their sacrifice. Whether their service came a year ago, or fifteen, or forty or sixty, it’s never too late to say thank you. …show more content…
Proudly serving more than 3,000 patients annually, UCLA has worked hand-in-hand with the Veterans Administration through numerous special programs including UCLA’s Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology; the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, the Ronald Katz Center for Collaborative Military Medicine, UCLA Operation Mend, the Nathanson Family Resilience Center, and the UCLA / Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress’ Military Families Program and provide a legal clinic and pro bono lawyer activities relating to the legal problems of veterans.
While we look forward to continuing this partnership and giving back to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much to preserve our way of life, more must be done.
Los Angeles has the highest population of homeless military veterans in the nation. Over 4,300 vets in L.A. lack permanent housing according to the most recent