Change of scene, change of atmosphere – that’s how this article from Seattle’s Peninsula Daily News begins.
From the sun-scorched Iraqi desert with deadly enemies all around to a misty forest glade surrounded by silent trees — the transformation sounds too good to believe.
But it’s among benefits belonging to the state’s Veterans Conservation Corps, designed to help vets return to civilian life.
The program of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is poised to expand, putting veterans in work environments outdoors, in nature, where a different kind of healing can take place. Participating vets have the option to take a 9-month environmental training course that can lead to higher pay and career work.
Thanks to Veterans Today for the pointer to the article.
