Former Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta to Give Keynote Address to At Ease Luncheon January 30, 2012
Spc. Giunta’s unwavering courage, selflessness and decisive leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his platoon’s ability to defeat an enemy ambush and recover a fellow American soldier from the enemy.” (Medal of Honor Citation)
If I am a hero, then every man who stands around me, every woman in the military, every person who defends this country is” (Sergeant Sal Giunta)
Former Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta, USA, will be our keynote speaker for the At Ease luncheon on Monday, January 30, 2012, 12:00 noon, at the Centurylink Center (formally the Qwest Center). Mr. Giunta is the first living American to receive the nation’s highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for actions that occurred since the Vietnam War.
For more information or to sponsor the luncheon, please contact Beth Kramer at Beth@AtEaseUSA.org or (402) 689-7750
In 2009, we lost more soldiers to suicide than to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined. On average, 18 veterans take their own lives every day because of depression and post traumatic stress. For every service person affected, many more family members and loved ones will also be impacted, directly and indirectly.
Fortunately for Nebraska's military families and their communities, At Ease offers 100% confidential, expert treatment and counseling services for our veterans, active military and their families to fight this disturbing trend. In conjunction with Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, At Ease USA is making a difference in the lives of our military families from Omaha to North Platte.
Since its inception, nearly 140 people have been admitted to the At Ease program. Of those 140 clients, 65 have been discharged. We had hoped to see an 80% reduction in symptoms for program participants. In fact, 83% of clients indicated a reduction in symptoms and 96 % of those participants remain free of legal issues, becoming productive citizens in our community.
At Ease USA is committed to treat more clients, and to continually explore new and effective treatments, every year. On behalf of the heroic military families we are honored to serve, thank you very much for your interest.
