Connecting Veterans To Cannabis
It’s been several weeks now since I announced Happy Joe would stop selling CBD. While that decision was one of the hardest of my life, …
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Six of The Best Cannabis Strains for Veterans
There’s no denying the support for cannabis use has increased dramatically the past decade. With only four states still prohibiting marijuana use, we know our …
It’s Time to Stop the Negative Military Stereotypes
If you’ve ever used social media or watched the news, you’ve probably heard some sort of military stereotype. While some of these stereotypes may be …
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Can CBD Treat PTSD in Veterans?
You might have heard a lot about cannabidiol or CBD lately. It’s the compound found in cannabis plants that provides incredible health benefits. With so many …
Teaching Veterans to Grow Cannabis to Provide Them with Free Medicine
I’ve been evaluating the idea of providing free cannabis to veterans for several months. I believe our veterans can benefit greatly from medical marijuana, but …
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The Veteran Affairs Stance on Medical Marijuana
If you’re a Veteran, like me, you probably feel as if you should have a choice in your treatment and medicine. You are old enough to …
Veterans Before Refugees. The Narrative Hurts Us All.
I proudly support the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and I’m honored to have served my country. I love the United States of …
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30 Qualities of Military Veterans that Make Them Amazing
Veterans are awesome. It’s that simple. The remarkable qualities of military veterans are many…and you won’t always find them in your everyday civilian. Once members of the …
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The Truth About Military Veterans
It’s a rare instance when I can’t find the words to express my thoughts. But this has been my problem for days as I reflect on …
Military to Civilian Transition – 5 Tips Your CO Didn’t Tell You
Being in the military is tough, demanding, and challenging. But the regimented lifestyle and mental and physical battle scars can make the military to civilian …
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Volunteers Helping Veterans – Who’s making the News?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics1, in 2015 21.8 percent of men and 27.8 percent of women in the United States did volunteer work. …
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5 Veteran Owned Craft Breweries Worth Saluting
The Brewers Association reported that in 2015 there were over 4,000 active breweries.1 From all available reports, that is the most breweries in the United …
Memorial Day Facts You Need to Know Now
Hold everything. We know you are anxious to get to those Memorial Day sales, fire up the grill, and begin the festivities. But somewhere in …
20 Easy Ways to Show You Appreciate Veterans and Military Members
Although most people honor and respect veterans, sometimes it is hard to know just how to show your gratitude. It doesn’t take a big bank …
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Veterans in the News – Climbers, Scammers, and Harleys
This week has some interesting news pieces involving veterans. There are Iraq and Afghanistan vet mountain climbers, a Vietnam vet that was scammed, and a …
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What Veteran Privileges are Really Owed?
There’s something special about the patriotic enthusiasm that the United States shows to our military veterans. How many times have we been choked up at …
10 Reasons Why Hiring a Veteran is a Smart Business Move
So your business is growing and you need to expand. Is hiring a veteran on your list of things to do? It is not only …
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Happy Joe Supports Veteran Owned Businesses
Military veterans are known for their drive, commitment, and ability to remain calm under stressful situations. They are disciplined and effective leaders who can adapt …
Not All Heroes Are Special Ops
There has been a lot of buzz recently surrounding the movie release of American Sniper and the military service of Chris Kyle, the Navy SEAL …