Since 9/11, more than 2.6 million service members have been deployed overseas, but the U.S. Armed Forces have been defending and exemplifying American values for even longer. In less than two weeks, Americans will have a chance to truly thank the sacrifices service members and veterans have made to protect our freedoms by taking part in one of America's most-cherished rights--the right to vote. Read more

The Los Angeles County Veterans Study found significant barriers to care, including more than 50% of post-9/11 veterans reporting not knowing where to go for help. As a response, the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative, along with 211, developed a portal to allow veterans to search for and access needed services on their own or with the help of a personal navigator. Visit laveteransportal.com

Dwight Tate, MSW '77, and his wife, Kathy Wright, have made a gift of $600,000 to establish the Dwight Tate Endowment Fund to provide scholarships for veterans and military spouses pursuing a Master of Social Work at the USC School of Social Work. This gift will help increase the number of specially trained social workers and behavioral health professionals who can meet the unique needs of military service members and their families. Read more

As the wife of a disabled veteran, Krystal Lerner knows first-hand the struggles many face trying to get services. Though she had time to devote to helping her husband, the experience made her think about others who might not share the same support systems. Hoping to use her perspective to help other military families, Lerner is pursuing a Master of Social Work from the USC School of Social Work. Read more