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VA Secretary Shinseki proposed a new rule to provide free healthcare and compensation to veterans suffering from medical conditions with proven links to Agent Orange.

Representatives at Contra Costa Community College discuss the green job training programs and its partnership with Swords to Plowshares

Experts, including Swords' Policy Director Amy Fairweather, discuss the benefits of Veterans Courts

Swords’ plan for Veterans Commons at 150 Otis Street.

VA’s proposed regulation, which will make several diseases with proven scientific association to Agent Orange, has the potential to expand access to free lifetime healthcare for 200,000 or more Vietnam War veterans.

Walter Williams, case manager at the Employment and Training Program at Swords to Plowshares talks about the impacts war has had on his life.

Mike Van Derwood, Outreach Coordinator at Swords and Marine, wrote an op-ed about the services and support for veterans in San Francisco. 

The Presidio Trust and Swords partner to renovate the Pet Cemetery

The Presidio Trust and Swords partner to renovate the Pet Cemetery

NBC talks with Swords Women Veteran Coordinator, Tia Christopher and participating artists.

Interviews with the artists and Swords staff regarding the 2nd Annual SHOUT! Art by Women Veterans.

Antiwar Activists Plan Nationwide Protests to Mark Seventh Anniversary of Iraq Invasion

Swords spokespeople talk about the challenges veterans face finding jobs.

The power of community-based movements supporting veterans and their families.

Veterans Administration, Geared to Men, Shortchanges Special Needs of Women

Female vets find the VA health-care system lacks the resources and initiative to care for women returning from duty

Elinor Roberts of Swords to Plowshares says the VA is taking a fresh look at disability claims filed by veterans who fought in the Persian Gulf.

Swords to open new housing facility for veterans in 2012

Michael Blecker discusses the need for more funding and services for vets.

Amy Fairweather at Swords to Plowshares weighs in.

Swords to Plowshares and others pursue lawsuit on behalf of Cold War Veterans.

Women Veteran Coordinator at Swords, Tia Christopher, lends her expertise.

Truthout.org article, New VA Statistics Show Young Veterans Committing Suicide at an Alarming Rates

Program participants and Swords to Plowshares Employment and Training staff members talk about the Green Job Training Program offered to recently separated veterans.

Amy Fairweather, Director of the Iraq Veteran Project at Swords to Plowshares shares her expertise and experience working with vets with PTSD and compounded trauma from multiple deployments.

Veteran and former Swords to Plowshares client, Tim Chapman, shares his story of recovery.

Two women veterans and survivors of sexual assault tell their stories and the obstacles they faced.

Swords hosts first graduation for Green Job Training program participants.

For America's men and women returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, transitioning back to civilian life is often a struggle.

Obama Administration Struggling to Tackle Mental Health Crisis Plaguing Military

Michael Blecker, Executive Director of Swords to Plowshares discusses the implications of more troops being sent to Afghanistan.

Dozens of former military people recently lined up outside St. Anthony Foundation for survival gear

KTVU News talks with Michael Blecker and Walter Williams at Swords to Plowshares about PTSD and the true costs of war.

As Obama plans to announce sending 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan, Swords to Plowshares Executive Director Michael Blecker talks about the other costs of war here at home.

Interview with Tia Christopher, Swords to Plowshares Women Veteran Coordinator

Amy Fairweather, Director of the Iraq Veteran Project talks about resources and needs among veterans and their families

Veterans Lack Access to Health Care.  Read here

San Francisco Examiner: Veteran's Benefits 101: Where do I go to find assistance accessing my veteran’s benefits?  Swords to Plowshares is a resource for benefits.  Read here

Aaron Glantz reports on the struggles veterans face

Michael Blecker, Swords to Plowshares Executive Director highlights the 13^th Annual Veterans Day Dinner. 

Also, a new study finds lack of health care contributed to the deaths of 2,266 veterans last year.

Ernesto Estrada, Policy Associate at Swords talks about issues facing Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans.

Many veterans are adversely impacted because they lack health insurance or are ineligible for VA healthcare. Swords to Plowshares, a San Francisco-based veteran service agency, helps veterans access healthcare by providing free legal services to many veterans.

Anthony Sordini, Swords Green Jobs Coordinator talks about the Green Jobs Program

Michael Blecker highlights the indadequacies for dealing with the trauma of war.

San Francisco Chronicle applauds Swords' Permanent Supportive Housing

San Francisco Chronicle reporter, Kevin Fagan, interviews several homeless cilents at Swords Transitional Housing Program.

Orientation begins November 16th

Swords to Plowshares helps homeless veterans. Read the interview here

Tia Christopher, Swords to Plowshares Women Veteran Coordinator and survivor of Military Sexual Trauma talks about her experience.

Free Speech Radio News talks with members of the Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. Listen here

Editorial focusing on veteran services and featuring the Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans.

Interview with member of the Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and Tia Christopher, Women Veteran Coordinator at Swords to Plowshares.

The California Report at KQED reports on the Veteran Career Fair. Listen here

KTVU reports from the 2nd Annual Veteran Career Fair hosted by Swords. Watch here

Veteran Career Fair Attendees seek employment in a suffering economy.

A recent study conducted by Stanford University found that rates of PTSD among service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan may be as high as 35%.

Join Swords to Plowshares and companies from all over the Bay Area on Sept. 29^th

The San Francisco-based Employment and Training Department at Swords to Plowshares moved to the San Francisco War Memorial.

Martinez News Gazette: Swords to Plowshares begins green job training program.  Read the story here

KCBS Radio: Swords to Plowshares begins green job training program.  Listen here

San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. Memorial Day events honor the fallen
Swords to Plowshares hosted a Community Art Project in honor of Memorial Day

KPFA Evening News: Swords to Plowshares Memorial Day Event

Tia Christopher and Walter Williams talk about Iraq and Afghanistan veterans returning from combat.

Michael Blecker and Walter Williams of Swords talk about combat stress.

Members of Coalition of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans talk about improving care for veterans.