I am 55yrs. old, a single mother and ex military personnel. I was injured during active duty, had to fight the military to get them to do something about it, got my surgery, but was thrown out; got Honorable Discharge, but not military benefits, only VA, which isn't much. I am doing better now, writing christian poetry, refurbishing old furniture, volunteer at the American Legion as a Service Officer, still on the military Honor Guard as a bugler, 1st female Vice Commander at the American Legion Post 1, and Female Veteran of the Year 2008-2009 for the state of Oklahoma, and on th more...