RI Director of Veterans Affairs writes about Soldier On: Life After Deployment
October 2, 2016
“Soldier On – Life After Deployment. The film provides a vivid depiction of serving in the military through the lens of its female service members. The women in Soldier On highlight the social, physical and mental dissimilarities as compared to their male counterparts. Soldier On takes a critical look into female service members transitioning from […]
Soldier On: Life After Deployment Screening and Panel Discussion on Monday, Sept. 26 in Providence, RI
September 19, 2016
Soldier On: Life After Deployment Screening and Panel Discussion The Providence VA Medical Center at 830 Chalkstone Ave. in Providence will host a screening of the documentary “Soldier On: Life After Deployment” on Monday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the fifth-floor auditorium in the main building. A panel discussion and Q&A session […]
Dawn Halfaker, wounded Iraq veteran, comments on Soldier On: Life After Deployment
August 29, 2016
A brave and honest look at the modern “woman warrior”—this film will be familiar to those who lived it and an eye opener for those who have not and seek to understand the contributions and experiences of women in combat. About Soldier On: Life After Deployment from Dawn Halfaker, founder of a software company and […]
A woman veteran with a remarkable life story reviews Soldier On
August 3, 2016
“SOLDIER ON: LIFE AFTER DEPLOYMENT shows the exact reason why “cookie – cutter solutions” will not work for female veterans. Just because a solution may have worked with male veterans, female veterans internalize their emotions and experiences differently,” wrote Kimberly Mitchell, Easterseals Dixon Center President and Co-founder. Kim’s 17 years of service in the U.S. Navy […]
Private Showing of Soldier On: Life After Deployment
July 20, 2016
On Sunday, July 17 we held a private showing of Soldier On: Life After Deployment for Natasha Young, one of the film’s three main characters, and her family and friends. Natasha, a former Marine, deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2007.
A One Percent to Honor
July 11, 2016
In December 2015, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that women would no longer be barred from combat jobs in the U.S. armed forces. The welcome change opened 220,000 new infantry, armor, reconnaissance and special operations jobs to women, improving their opportunities for military pay increases and career advancement. The policy reversal acknowledged and ratified […]
First Test Screening of Soldier On: Life After Deployment
May 30, 2016
On Tuesday, May 31, the Veterans Center at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ will host the first test screening of Soldier On: Life After Deployment. Student veterans as well as Veteran Center faculty and staff will watch the documentary and offer their feedback. It’s an exciting step as we get closer to releasing our film […]
Screening Soldier On with Natasha Young
April 21, 2016
Screened Soldier On with Natasha Young, one of the film’s three main characters, yesterday: “Watching Soldier On with Sue was both telling and healing for me. I was wrought with so many raw emotions but my most prominent feeling was relief and gratitude because finally someone got it right!”
The Aging Workforce: Challenges and Benefits for the Public’s Health
February 12, 2016
The Aging Workforce: Challenges and Benefits for the Public’s Health was held on Thursday, 2/16 at The Forum, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. During the discussion on agism in the workplace, a clip from Over 50 and Out of Work was showcased. The clip was taken from Stephen Murphy’s interview.
The Aging Workforce: The Forum at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
February 10, 2016
This evening, we were contacted about this Harvard event, and some Over 50 and Out of Work interviews may end up as part of the webcast. Please take a look at the live webcast from 12:30 to 1:30 pm tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 11.