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Veterans Banished From the US Seek Citizenship

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Linking Trauma and Culture with Hispanic Combat Veterans

In comparison to other groups, Hispanic veterans exhibit higher risk of developing combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is unlikely that Hispanics are more biologically predisposed as mediating factors include psychosocial and cultural influences. Preventive clinical strategies are discussed enhancing cultural awareness and better understanding this particular

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Minnesota National Guard honored for Hispanic outreach efforts

Members of the Twin Cities Hispanic community recognized the Minnesota National Guard with the Hispanic Marketing Corporate Award during the 17th Annual Hispanic Marketing Conference in St. Paul, May, 9, 2013. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151815836117454.1073741843.17328142453&type=1

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Hispanic/Latino Veterans and Mental Health Treatment Seeking

Approximately 1.1 million Latinos aged 18 and older are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Interestingly, Latino women represent an increasing portion of Hispanic military personnel, with Latinas currently comprising a larger percentage of military women than the percentage of Latino males among military men. Residents of

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Mexican-American Honored as WWII Vet and Holocaust Survivor

Anthony Acevedo is one of the World War II veterans being honored today at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 20th Anniversary Tribute in Washington, D.C. But unlike his fellow honorees, Acevedo is also a Holocaust survivor. At 88 years old, Acevedo exudes life. His voice over the phone is a

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Video of Bi-Partisan Legislation Introduced to Award Congressional Medal to Borinqueneers

YouTube video of Rep. Pedro Pierluisi giving his speech on the 65th Infantry Congressional Gold Medal Bill. http://youtu.be/v-2_CSr0eLg

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Alliance Hopes to get Congressional Gold Medal for Puerto Rican Veterans of the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers

CHICOPEE – Arcadio Torres vividly remembers the minefields, the limited food rations and fellow soldiers who were killed. It’s been more than six decades. Torres was a medic during the Korean War. He served from 1950 to 1952 as a sergeant with the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment,

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Spanish Lanugaue PTSD Resources Conozcamos El Tratamiento del TEPT

New Spanish language resources on PTSD – Conozcamos El tratamiento del TEPT (Understanding PTSD Treatment Booklet) http://owl.li/iknFK  

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NHVAN Executive Creator Xiomara A. Sosa Accepts Invitation to join Forces with BCA to Achieve Congressional Gold Medal for Hispanic Veterans of The Borinquerneers

NHVAN Executive Creator Xiomara A. Sosa Accepts Invitation to join Forces with BCA to Achieve Congressional Gold Medal for Hispanic Veterans of The Borinquerneers National Hispanic Veterans Advocacy Network (NHVAN) Executive Creator Xiomara A. Sosa accepts invitation to join forces with BCA to achieve Congressional Gold Medal

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Puerto Rican Veterans Seek Recognition

Borinqueneers: Puerto Rico’s Forgotten Heroes The 65th Infantry Regiment has seen action in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, now they want recognition.  In April of 1951, Modesto Cartagena and the rest of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment were part of military’s effort in the infamous Uijonbu Corridor

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