The United States Military recognizes those who have been killed or wounded in battle with the Purple Heart. But what about those whose wounds we may never see? What about those whose wounds are deep within? Over the last decade, Post-traumatic stress disorder cases among service members have increased tremendously. The Pentagon isn't ignoring the fact either.

Within six years, the Hillsborough Homeless Initiative has helped over 500 homeless people find temporary housing and over 200 get permanent housing or back in touch with their families.

The Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs Commission uses a unique tactic to meet area veterans. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., from late April to late June, members of the commission host a hot dog lunch at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo, Iowa.

A lack of transportation is one obstacle facing many veterans who try to maintain regular work after getting back on their feet. Enter the Good Wheels for Veterans initiative, a partnership between Goodwill Industries of Central Alabama and the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System.

There's nothing quite like hearing the stories of a veteran in person.

A massive teacher shortage in Arizona has led to a creative solution from educational leaders. The state is looking to veterans to fill any gaps as full-time substitute teachers.

The Compensated Work Therapy program helps to transition from military duty to civilian work.

Sometimes all it takes is a good book to help someone heal. That's the premise behind NC Vets for Words, an organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that fosters a love of literature while helping warriors cope with PTSD and train for pre-deployment.

A 2015 study has shown veterans are 50 percent more likely to take their own lives than nonveterans, and the suicide rate for veterans is approximately 22 per day. To counter this trend, Disabled American Veterans and the Spartan Alliance held an event called Spartan Weekend in May 2016.

Post-traumatic stress disorder has long been a concern for veterans and their families, as it can lead to uncharacteristic behavior; however, most state courts do not take PTSD into consideration when sentencing veterans. With a new bill in Oklahoma, this may be about to change.