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| ACVOW is a nonprofit organization that recruits combat veteran volunteers to mentor, coach and assist our warriors suffering from combat stress, allowing them and their families to lead productive and fulfilling lives. |
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| If you, or someone you know, may be suffering from post traumatic stress as a result of combat, please call us now at 858-552-7501. Warrior's 24 hour Suicide Prevention Hot Line: 800-273-8255 |
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The Latest
Immediate Objectives
How Can you Help ACVOW?
- Expansion of the Safe Warrior Outreach Program
- Implementation of the Female Warrior Safe Harbor Program
- Continued Facilitation of the Warrior Transition Program
- Funding for the ACVOW National Training Center
How Can you Help ACVOW?
- Contributions, Contributions, Contributions
- Forward this Website to Everyone You Know
- Use Social Networking Sites such as Facebook and My Space to Promote ACVOW
- Ask the Owner of Your Company to Sponsor ACVOW
- Write to Your Congressional Representative
- Volunteer at one of Our Offices
- Sign Our Petition
ACVOW Goes to Washington
July 21, 2009, Washington DC - “Our greatest support came from the Obama Administration,” said Dino Maiolo,
National Communications Director. “They haven’t officially endorsed ACVOW yet because there are procedures
that must be followed for that, but they certainly support our mission and want to help.” Indeed, the President has
made our combat wounded a priority and is giving them and their families the help they have earned. more
ACVOW Grants KUSI Channel 9 Rare Access to Safe Warrior Outreach Program
June 4, 2009, Oceanside, CA, KUSI Channel 9 - As suicides continue to mount, ACVOW reaches out to veterans
and active duty personnel to help them cope with the horrors of combat. watch
July 21, 2009, Washington DC - “Our greatest support came from the Obama Administration,” said Dino Maiolo,
National Communications Director. “They haven’t officially endorsed ACVOW yet because there are procedures
that must be followed for that, but they certainly support our mission and want to help.” Indeed, the President has
made our combat wounded a priority and is giving them and their families the help they have earned. more
ACVOW Grants KUSI Channel 9 Rare Access to Safe Warrior Outreach Program
June 4, 2009, Oceanside, CA, KUSI Channel 9 - As suicides continue to mount, ACVOW reaches out to veterans
and active duty personnel to help them cope with the horrors of combat. watch
The Blog
Beyond Yellow Ribbons
As veterans and combat warriors, we appreciate whatever support we receive from the people we have sworn to
protect. But it is very apparent that support for the troops has been waning over the past few years. The lack of
interest may come from several areas. People across the country are still losing their homes and their jobs. For
many, supporting the troops was equivalent to supporting the war in Iraq. As the war becomes unpopular, so
does the association people have with it, in this case, the troops. more
ACVOW and the Family
Domestic violence is never justified in any circumstance. Indeed, the impact on the family is among the most
tragic effects of combat stress. We send our sons and daughters to war and they return to us changed men and
women. Often the changes manifest themselves violently or through withdrawal. Gone untreated, post traumatic
stress and traumatic brain injury can devastate families and leave them fragmented. more
As veterans and combat warriors, we appreciate whatever support we receive from the people we have sworn to
protect. But it is very apparent that support for the troops has been waning over the past few years. The lack of
interest may come from several areas. People across the country are still losing their homes and their jobs. For
many, supporting the troops was equivalent to supporting the war in Iraq. As the war becomes unpopular, so
does the association people have with it, in this case, the troops. more
ACVOW and the Family
Domestic violence is never justified in any circumstance. Indeed, the impact on the family is among the most
tragic effects of combat stress. We send our sons and daughters to war and they return to us changed men and
women. Often the changes manifest themselves violently or through withdrawal. Gone untreated, post traumatic
stress and traumatic brain injury can devastate families and leave them fragmented. more
Support ACVOW
Stop Calling it a Disorder
November 25, 2009 - In the past, combat stress has been called many things
such as shell shock, battle fatigue and soldier's heart. More recently it has been
referred to as post traumatic stress disorder; however, the combat veterans of
ACVOW refuse to label their symptoms as a "disorder." Indeed, what warriors
experience is a very normal reaction to a very uncommon experience.
Not all warriors suffer from combat stress, but American Combat Veterans of
War has dedicated itself to those that do. Please peruse this website and go to
the contact page to let us know your thoughts. Or, if you or someone you know
is suffering from combat stress, please use the phone numbers on the left hand
side of this page and contact us immediately.
November 25, 2009 - In the past, combat stress has been called many things
such as shell shock, battle fatigue and soldier's heart. More recently it has been
referred to as post traumatic stress disorder; however, the combat veterans of
ACVOW refuse to label their symptoms as a "disorder." Indeed, what warriors
experience is a very normal reaction to a very uncommon experience.
Not all warriors suffer from combat stress, but American Combat Veterans of
War has dedicated itself to those that do. Please peruse this website and go to
the contact page to let us know your thoughts. Or, if you or someone you know
is suffering from combat stress, please use the phone numbers on the left hand
side of this page and contact us immediately.
Congress Gives High Praise to ACVOW
Congressman Brian Bilbray Endorses ACVOW - ACVOW
"fosters a positive way for returning veterans to recuperate
and re-enter society...I would like to thank you for all your
efforts."
Congresswoman Susan Davis of the Armed Services
Committee, Presents ACVOW with Community Service
Award - Rep. Susan Davis recognizes the American Combat
Veterans of War for "outstanding and invaluable service to the
community." See Certificate
Congressman Bob Filner, Chair of the Veterans Affairs
Committee, Nominates ACVOW for Veterans Allegiance
Award - "ACVOW is composed of dedicated veterans that
continuously standout for their leadership throughout the San
Diego community." Read entire letter.
Congressman Brian Bilbray Endorses ACVOW - ACVOW
"fosters a positive way for returning veterans to recuperate
and re-enter society...I would like to thank you for all your
efforts."
Congresswoman Susan Davis of the Armed Services
Committee, Presents ACVOW with Community Service
Award - Rep. Susan Davis recognizes the American Combat
Veterans of War for "outstanding and invaluable service to the
community." See Certificate
Congressman Bob Filner, Chair of the Veterans Affairs
Committee, Nominates ACVOW for Veterans Allegiance
Award - "ACVOW is composed of dedicated veterans that
continuously standout for their leadership throughout the San
Diego community." Read entire letter.
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