In 2011, doctors diagnosed Vietnam veteran Douglas Chase with a brain tumor. When ambulance rides became too painful, his wife Suzanne applied for an appointment at a nearby Veterans Affairs hospital. A couple of weeks ago, Douglas finally received a response in the mail, requesting that he call for an appointment. The biggest problem? Douglas Chase passed away nearly two years ago.

As many as a third of veterans who return from deployment come home with mental health issues.

As reports of government malfeasance continue to flood the media, many veterans and concerned citizens are left wondering: What next? The crisis represents an opportunity for drastic and legitimate reform – but only if politicians and their appointees are held accountable.

What better way to thank a veteran for his service!

Anthony Jones struggled upon his return to civilian life. Headaches, emotional struggles, and social anxieties were just some of the difficulties that plagued his day to day life after his return from duty. Jones found peace in the form of "Buddy", a trained therapy horse.

These are not your traditional care packages!

Soldiers overseas need lots of support and love from back home in order to make their trip manageable...

He was distant and angry after returning from multiple deployments, then he sought help.

Opening up about the past is not as easy as many think.

Marie's husband, Norman, was a prisoner of war during World War II and that experience started to affect his daily life. With the support of his family and friends, Norman reached out to other veterans in order to talk about his experiences. Marie says that a sense of humor and a large amount of patience can go a long way when attempting to help a former soldier overcome their challenges.