Veterans Talking to Veterans

03/12/2026

If you or a veteran you know needs help getting military service records, a DD 214, or replacement medals, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) can help. The NPRC maintains records for most discharged and retired service members. This service is available to veterans and their next of kin.

To learn more about how to request records by mail, fax, online or another method, visit https://ow.ly/l2gk50VeXKu.

You can also get assistance at your local county or Tribal veteran services office. Find the county or Tribal VSO nearest you by visiting ODVA's website at https://ow.ly/MIZM50VeXKt

03/11/2026

As Veterans who lead others in the community, we want to put out this reminder that it’s critical to care for yourself prior to feeling able to care for others. Here’s some great tips about self-care and putting on your “oxygen mask” first. (These tips were created for care givers, but they are very relevant for Veterans too.

https://www.acmh-mi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Self-Care-for-Families-or-Caregivers-Transitions-ACR.pdf

03/07/2026

Check out this special event happening at the National Museum of Military Vehicles to honor Vietnam Veterans!

Lt. (Ret.) Lee Alley will be part of a special day honoring Vietnam veterans in Wyoming. Pictured here with filmmaker Mat Hames of Alpheus Media, Alley is featured in the new Wyoming PBS documentary HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR, which will have a community first look later this month.

On March 28, people from throughout Wyoming will gather at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois for a day of remembrance, reflection, and recognition for those who served during the Vietnam War.

The day includes:
✔️ Vietnam War Gallery tour
✔️ Wyoming Army National Guard Blackhawk arrival
✔️ Welcome Home Ceremony
✔️ Special recognition of Wyoming veterans
✔️ Eagle Society Drum Group from the Wind River Indian Reservation
✔️ Community first look at HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR and panel discussion

With more than 600,000 Vietnam veterans still living nationwide—most now in their 70s or older—there has never been a more important time to say: Welcome home. Thank you.

DETAILS:
Saturday, March 28
Starting at 10 a.m.
National Museum of Military Vehicles, Dubois

See the full schedule: https://www.wyomingpbs.org/vietnam/

Additional partners supporting this special day: Wyoming Veterans Commission and Wyoming Department of Education

03/05/2026

If you ever need to talk with someone about what you're going through, remember that someone is there for you on the other end of the line of the Veterans Crisis Line. No one needs to go through life's difficulties alone.

Opening up about what you’re going through can make it easier to find support and prevent a crisis before it happens. Whenever you need to talk, the Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at http://VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

03/05/2026

Veterans Talking to Veterans is honored to welcome The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Terry Prince, as the new president of NASDVA. His work and all of the support from each state's Veterans Commission helps to move things forward to support our nation's Veterans!

Many thanks to Tim Sheppard from the Wyoming Veterans Commission for serving as the NASDVA past president. We appreciate you!

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As part of his first duties as president of NASDVA, IDVA Director Terry Prince testified before the Joint House and Senate VSO full committee, where he advocated for veterans' benefits and legislation to support them. He also met with U.S. Illinois Senator Duckworth on Capitol Hill, a member of the U.S. Committee on Veterans' Affairs and a strong supporter of IDVA.

03/05/2026

Join us as we honor those who served in Vietnam and Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.

Hosted by the National Museum of Military Vehicles in partnership with Wyoming PBS, the Wyoming Veterans Commission, and the Wyoming Department of Education, this full-day event recognizes National Vietnam Veterans Day and Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.

Join us March 28 in Dubois as we honor our Vietnam veterans.

Hosted by the National Museum of Military Vehicles in partnership with Wyoming PBS, the Wyoming Veterans Commission, and the Wyoming Department of Education, this full-day event recognizes National Vietnam Veterans Day and Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day.

From a guided Vietnam War Gallery tour at the museum to a Blackhawk helicopter arrival and a special community first look of our new documentary, HOME FROM THE VIETNAM WAR, this is a powerful opportunity to express our gratitude.

Dubois, WY
Saturday, March 28
Starting at 10 a.m.

For a complete schedule, visit: https://www.wyomingpbs.org/vietnam/

All are welcome.

National Museum of Military Vehicles
Wyoming Veterans Commission
Wyoming Department of Education

03/04/2026

We’ve had a great time connecting with so many people at the NASDVA conference these past few days. There is a lot of good work being done to support veterans and their families, and yet still so much more that can be done! Step up where you can to support our nation's Veterans.

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03/03/2026

This week, VTTV’s leadership team is at NASDVA in Washington D.C. making connections and sharing information about what we do as an organization. Featured here is our founder, Julie Elledge speaking about mental health among veterans. We are really proud to be part of these conversations that fuel change and progress for mental, physical and emotional support after serving our country!

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03/01/2026

Our founders, Robin & Julie Elledge from Mentor Agility, with Kent Corso from Prosper Together were absolutely honored to attend The Red Star Foundation Gala at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL. This event is dedicated to preventing military, veteran, and first responder su***de, and we are so grateful our team could be a part of it!

02/27/2026

Coaching is about connecting, communicating and listening and that can happen when people are engaged and present for one another. Thank you National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching for highlighting the importance of presence.

At the heart of health and wellness coaching is presence. When clients feel truly heard, space opens for insight, ownership, and meaningful change.

02/27/2026

As VTTV coaches we work hard to help our community members move into a state of post traumatic growth. If you’d like to learn more about that concept, we invite you to read the research below. Great information!

The psychopathological consequences of traumatic experiences have been object of study from the beginning of medical science. During the last centuries, the scientific literature in the field of mental health mainly focused on the negative ...