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American history. On what seemed to be a perfect Tuesday morning, an American Airline flight holding 767 passengers crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, instantly killing hundreds and trapping hundreds more. Nearly 20 minutes later a United Airlines flight holding another, 767 passengers was crashed into the south tower, killing hundreds. It was at this moment that America realized that they were under attack. Many people ask, could this attack have been avoided? America…

When the Odyssey ends Odysseus is safe in his home but the traumatic events that have occurred will forever affect him. The Trojan War, his imprisonment on the island with Calypso, and constant state of fear will affect him forever. When a veteran returns home from war they are looked upon as a hero and a survivor which is very similar to what Odysseus is going through. After reading the Odyssey we can conclude that being a hero and living the…

platforms that call attention to their record of military leadership and service (2014). Currently, the Department of Veteran Affairs is comprised of three entities, The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), The Veterans Benefit Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. The VHA being one of the largest and effective research organizations in the United States. The growth of the Department of Veteran Affairs, according to Korb, is attributed to support from voluntary public…

and National Response Framework (NRF) to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters. Effective incident management of catastrophic events requires coordination of relevant stakeholders. Both the NIMS and NRP, the Federal and State agencies have responsibility for addressing any disaster and emergencies through pooling resources together. However, the framework faces myriad of challenges including meagre resources and malfunctioning local governments. These challenges…

not been shared between agencies or with local law enforcement apparatuses in order to piece together the looming threat. In order to fill this significant gap in security and to strengthen U.S. counterterrorism efforts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DoD) created numerous organizations to compensate for the lack of information sharing and implemented various strategies to enhance information sharing capabilities. One of the entities created to solve the…

The world today can be a very unpredictable place. Issues of unforeseen traumatic events such as terrorism, natural disasters, assaults, accidents, and war are now much more common among populations than ever before. These traumatic events can be vivid, terrifying, and even life-threatening to those who witnessing the occurrences unfold before their eyes. Individuals who experience such shocking and mind numbing events can leave them mentally scared with post-traumatic stresses. People who live…

INTRODUCTION Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a growing problem amongst active duty military and veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs reports eleven to twenty percent of veterans are diagnosed with PTSD (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). With respect to OIF/OEF Veterans, PTSD has been found to be a risk factor for suicidal ideation (Jakupcak, Vannoy, Imel, Cook, Fontana, Rosenheck & McFall, 2010). It is estimated twenty-two veterans commit suicide per day (Kemp &…

It IS-100b course taught by Fema offers its participants a general knowledge about the Incident Command System (ICS) and how is the preparation and coordination of a response to a disaster with the interaction of the government and private sector. The courses provide knowledge about the structure of incident Command System (ICS), allowing see to the student as it is the structure and what is the field of operation of incident Command System (ICS) The Incident Command System (ICS)…

PTSD is one of the most common problems with soldiers these days. In this paper I will do my best to describe PTSD and certain symptoms and certain ways that one can help make process in their recovery. One in every three recruits will leave the service with at least some case of PTSD whether it be a light case or a heavy cases. (Mayo clinic staff.1) In several cases the symptoms become worse as the soldiers life progresses and causes families to break apart, divorce, ending friendships, and…

Thousands of veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, also called PTSD. Many of them have committed suicide from the pain of the disorder but many are also alive fighting through it. As a PTSD poster states “Having PTSD does not mean you are broken. It merely means you were put to the test and didn’t fall apart”. Studies show that only about half of the veterans who need mental health care seek treatment, some people get treatment from getting prescribed medicine, support animals or…