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Mary Ann Parker

Mary Ann Parker is a Desert Storm veteran of the United States Air Force. S She is working on her first memoir: Saddam’s Revenge: My Life with Gulf War Illness. She is an advocate for fellow sick Gulf War veterans and any other veteran in need of assistance or advice.

Recent articles from Mary Ann Parker

suicide prevention
Community
How One Phone Call Can Save A Life
This September and every day, show veterans how one small act can make a big difference.
veterans affairs
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How Your Local Representatives In Congress Can Help You Navigate The VA
If you need assistance receiving help from the Department of Veterans Affairs, it may be a good idea to reach out to your local congressman or woman for support.
military sexual assault prevention
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The Fight Against Military Sexual Trauma
A survivor of military sexual trauma shares how she is getting stronger and overcoming her experience in group therapy.
Staff Sgt. Shannon Knorr, Headquarters and Headquartets Company 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, and 1st Sgt. Bryan Smethurst, first sergeant HHC 1-211 AR of the Utah National Guard, conduct an end-of-tour counseling session.
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How I’m Surviving My Battle With PTSD