Navy

If you are one of the many veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you are entitled to understand your Second Amendment rights. Every state has different gun laws, so it is essential to review local laws or consult a veterans’ law attorney to determine if your PTSD could prevent…

Life on board a ship or submarine out at sea can be difficult. Veterans working on Navy ships are often working long hours in cramped spaces, especially those working in submarines. These ships have low ceilings, the floor is always moving, and servicemembers are constantly going up and down ladders…

While Sailors find themselves in many different roles all over the world, from the construction-related hazards experienced by Seabees to the cramped quarters endured by the Silent Service, there are common Navy disabilities and injuries that Navy Veterans are more prone to. In this article, we will outline some of…

Force Blue, a veteran owned and run organization, has taken on the daunting task of helping to preserve our planet while also doing their part to help Florida veterans re-assimilate back into citizenry. Valiant causes in their own right, Force Blue has taken these two seemingly unrelated issues and innovated…

Service in the US Navy is different than in the other branches because life aboard ship carries its own particular risks. Sailors live in a unique environment that may lead to injury or illness in ways that others may not expect. From using different chemicals to working on the flight…

Many veterans don’t realize that they don’t need to have served during a time of war or in a combat zone to be entitled to disability compensation from the VA. Any injuries that occur during active service are compensable, and that includes injuries that occur while training. In addition, training accidents may result in…