Stone Pony is the true story about Stephen Paul Campos. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the US Army as a combat infantry rifleman. From April 1968 to April 1969, he served with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade during the most terrifying times of the Vietnam War. With just two weeks of duty, he and his company experience a horrific friendly-fire tragedy that shakes him to his core. Fourteen years later, on the verge of suicide, he had a spiritual awakening and was able to turn his life around. Mr. Campos shares his experiences in combat and struggles with PTSD while trying to transition back to civilian life.
Todays News Headlines: Military suicides rise to a record 349, topping number of troops killed in combat By Washington Post, January 14, 2013 Suicide Crisis Mounts For US Soldiers And Veterans, July 16, 2012 Home Headline News Topics in Brief: Substance Abuse among the Military, Veterans, and their Families National Institute on Drug Abuse, April 2011 One U.S. veteran attempts suicide every 80 minutes: Hidden tragedy of Afghanistan and Iraq wars Daily Mail Reporter 3 Nov. 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The above headlines caught the attention of the media in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Since that time the suicide rate in the military continues to increase. A-bout-FACE. A TRUE story about Stephen Paul Campos. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the US Army as a combat infantry rifleman. From April 1968 to April 1969 he served one year tour of combat duty with the 199th. Light Infantry Brigade. Within just two weeks he and his platoon experience a horrific friendly-fire tragedy that shakes him to his core. Along with many other veterans he returned home with Post-traumatic stress syndrome unable to integrate fully back into society. Two decades later, on the verge of suicide, he was able to turn his life around. Mr. Campos shares his experiences in combat and struggles with PTSD while trying to transition back into civilian life. This story will bring to light the effects of post-war stress, drugs and alcohol abuse. Also, included are his personal Steps to Recovery. You CAN Heal from the Demons of War Gerald M. Korson - award winning journalist and editor
2 Timothy 3 - Things That Will Happen in the Last Days3 You must understand that in the last days there will come times of much trouble. 2 People will love themselves and money. They will have pride and tell of all the things they have done. They will speak against God. Children and young people will not obey their parents. People will not be thankful and they will not be holy. 3 They will not love each other. No one can get along with them. They will tell lies about others. They will not be able to keep from doing things they know they should not do. They will be wild and want to beat and hurt those who are good. 4 They will not stay true to their friends. They will act without thinking. They will think too much of themselves. They will love fun instead of loving God. 5 They will do things to make it look as if they are Christians. But they will not receive the power that is for a Christian. Keep away from such people. Are we living in the Last Days before Jesus Christ returns to Earth?
But, the Bible clearly warns us in the book of Revelation at the end of times, what may happen to us in the future. Revelation 2:5 5Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. The United States has a Lampstand and obligation to every nation that needs our help and hope for a better way of life and freedom to all people. It also serves as a Lampstand for the Gospel of Christ, as a Christian nation founded by Christian principles in the Bible. I have written this book in order for us to train in order to become better people as a nation of believers and say that "EVERY LIFE MATTERS. We are a nation of every race of color and of different nationalities and that's what makes America special, like it or not!
ON AVERAGE, 22 VETERANS COMMIT SUICIDE EACH DAY, ACCORDING TO THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA (IAVA) (ABC News, Jan. 2014) TODAY'S NEWS HEADLINES: MILITARY SUICIDES RISE TO A RECORD 349, TOPPING NUMBER OF TROOPS KILLED IN COMBAT (Washington Post, January 14, 2013) SUICIDE CRISIS MOUNTS FOR US SOLDIERS AND VETERANS (July 16, 2012) HOME HEADLINE NEWS TOPICS IN BRIEF: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE (April 2011) The above headlines caught the attention of the media in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014! Since that time, the suicide rate in the military continues to increase at an epidemic proportion to 32%! Stone Pony is the true story about Stephen Paul Campos. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the US Army as a combat infantry rifleman. From April 1968 to April 1969, he served with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade during the most terrifying times of the Vietnam War. Within just two weeks of duty, he and his company experience a horrific friendly-fire tragedy that shakes him to his core. Fourteen years later, on the verge of suicide, he had a spiritual awakening and was able to turn his life around. Mr. Campos shares his experiences in combat and struggles with PTSD while trying to transition back into civilian life. �Gerald M. Korson, award winning journalist and editor
Spiritual food for Power, Strength, Wisdom, Courage, Obedience, Complete the Mission and to be "Battle-Ready." Then the Lord said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. (Exodus 16:4) Mr. Campos is a US Army SSGT. Service Disabled Veteran. He was born and raised in Modesto, California. At the age of nineteen in 1967, he enlisted in the US Army and was sent to fight in Vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry. Along with many other Vietnam veterans, he returned from that war with post-traumatic stress disorder, unable to integrate fully back into society. On the verge of suicide, he had a spiritual awakening that completely transformed his life. He is the author of STONE PONY and Steps 4 Recovery, About FACE and Charlie Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
Treatment and support to overcome drug problems Daryl used drugs to try to cope with a hostile environment in his army unit. When he returned from overseas, his drug use became worse.He faced legal problems and spent time in jail. Daryl went to VA and began treatment. Professional and peer support helped him overcome his challenges. Becoming sober turned his life around John was young when he entered the Coast Guard. His drinking affected his job, and his superiors told him to do something about it. After service, he continued to drink, causing problems at work and in his marriage. He went to an alcohol support group and started on his path to recovery. Becoming sober allowed him to overcome his challenges. Overcoming anxiety to enjoy life Joe didn't want to go places with his friends because he was worried he would have an anxiety attack. When he experienced an attack, he would feel nervous, and his thoughts would race. His heart would beat very quickly. Medication and counseling helped Joe learn steps to overcome his symptoms and not let anxiety control his life. Veterans Voices on PTSD Hear honest and candid descriptions from Veterans of what life was like for them with PTSD. A variety of Veterans-men and women, young and old-share their emotions, actions, and symptoms; how they learned they had PTSD; and what they did to get on a path to recovery. Source: Make the Connection http: //www.veteranscrisisline.net/.
Today's News Headlines: Military suicides rise to a record 349, topping number of troops killed in combat By Washington Post, January 14, 2013 Suicide Crisis Mounts For US Soldiers And Veterans, July 16, 2012 Home Headline News Topics in Brief: Substance Abuse among the Military, Veterans, and their Families National Institute on Drug Abuse, April 2011 One U.S. veteran attempts suicide every 80 minutes: Hidden tragedy of Afghanistan and Iraq wars Daily Mail Reporter 3 Nov. 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The above headlines caught the attention of the media in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Since that time the suicide rate in the military continues to increase. A-bout-FACE. A TRUE story about Stephen Paul Campos. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the US Army as a combat infantry rifleman. From April 1968 to April 1969 he served one year tour of combat duty with the 199th. Light Infantry Brigade. Within just two weeks he and his platoon experience a "horrific" friendly-fire tragedy that shakes him to his core. Along with many other veterans he returned home with Post-traumatic stress syndrome unable to integrate fully back into society. Two decades later, on the verge of suicide, he was able to turn his life around. Mr. Campos shares his experiences in combat and struggles with PTSD while trying to transition back into civilian life. This story will bring to light the effects of post-war stress, drugs and alcohol abuse. Also, included are his personal Steps to Recovery. "You CAN Heal from the Demons of War" Gerald M. Korson - award winning journalist and editor
American legal thought has progressed remarkably quickly from premodernism to modernism and into postmodernism in little over 200 years. This text tells the story of this mercurial journey of jurisprudence by showing the development of legal thought through these three intellectual periods.
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For Introductory Psychology courses. This text offers an exploration of classic and contemporary research on current and emerging topics in the field, and encourages students to recognize, first hand, how psychological concepts have meaning in their own daily lives.
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