]]>When 11 Sheridan area World War II veterans board the Wyoming Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on May 17, their journey will be quite different from the one they made more than six decades ago. The same men took flights, ships and truck transports as far from Wyoming as Saipan, India, Japan, Hawaii and Europe. It isn’t much comparatively, but the men will be honored and, in the most minuscule way, thanked for their bravery with a flight and visit to the World War II monument in Washington. Sheridan resident Hal Quist, 90, served as a waist gunner in the Army Air Force stationed in Deenethorpe, England, on 27 highaltitude bombing missions over Nazi Germany from Aug. 3, 1944-Aug. 20, 1945. He will take the Honor Flight. “I want to see how Washington has changed since I was there the last time, oh, 20 years ago — primarily, I want to see the war memorials,” Quist said, holding a worn journal with a green fabric cover and yellowed pages of neat handwriting.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Recognition_for_WWII_Veterans_1305320969324 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/WWIIHonorFlightThumbnail.jpg Charles Patton talkes about basic training at FE Warren and Battle of Saipan When 11 Sheridan area World War II veterans board the Wyoming Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on May 17, their journey will be quite different from the one they made more than six decades ago. The same men took flights, ships and truck transports as far from Wyoming as Saipan, India, Japan, Hawaii and Europe. It isn’t much comparatively, but the men will be honored and, in the most minuscule way, thanked for their bravery with a flight and visit to the World War II monument in Washington. Sheridan resident Hal Quist, 90, served as a waist gunner in the Army Air Force stationed in Deenethorpe, England, on 27 highaltitude bombing missions over Nazi Germany from Aug. 3, 1944-Aug. 20, 1945. He will take the Honor Flight. “I want to see how Washington has changed since I was there the last time, oh, 20 years ago — primarily, I want to see the war memorials,” Quist said, holding a worn journal with a green fabric cover and yellowed pages of neat handwriting. Memories of WWII When 11 Sheridan area World War II veterans board the Wyoming Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on May 17, their journey will be quite different from the one they made more than six decades ago. The same men took flights, ships and truck transports as far from Wyoming as Saipan, India, Japan, Hawaii and Europe. It isn’t much comparatively, but the men will be honored and, in the most minuscule way, thanked for their bravery with a flight and visit to the World War II monument in Washington. Sheridan resident Hal Quist, 90, served as a waist gunner in the Army Air Force stationed in Deenethorpe, England, on 27 highaltitude bombing missions over Nazi Germany from Aug. 3, 1944-Aug. 20, 1945. He will take the Honor Flight. “I want to see how Washington has changed since I was there the last time, oh, 20 years ago — primarily, I want to see the war memorials,” Quist said, holding a worn journal with a green fabric cover and yellowed pages of neat handwriting. http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/features/Usingfishingtoheal.asp Fri, 13 May 2011 22:00:00 MDT

]]>For longtime guide and fly-tier Gordon Rose, the sport of fly-fishing has been a both a career and a lifelong passion. For military veterans like Nathan Hansen, the opportunity to tie flies and catch fish in the Bighorn Mountains is a form of therapy that helps take their minds off their wartime experiences. In a conference room at Sheridan VA Medical Center on Monday night, nine veterans quietly listened as Rose patiently explained the steps involved in tying an elk hair caddis fly. Using an overhead screen, Rose described how to create simulated wings from elk hair and to use fluffs of cotton to build the body of the insect, which is a popular meal for trout living in Wyoming waters. Many in the room had served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and none had any flyfishing experience. ]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Using_fishing_to_heal_1305320478617 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/HlingH20Thumbnailhmpg.jpg Sucess in fly tying has lasting benefits For longtime guide and fly-tier Gordon Rose, the sport of fly-fishing has been a both a career and a lifelong passion. For military veterans like Nathan Hansen, the opportunity to tie flies and catch fish in the Bighorn Mountains is a form of therapy that helps take their minds off their wartime experiences. In a conference room at Sheridan VA Medical Center on Monday night, nine veterans quietly listened as Rose patiently explained the steps involved in tying an elk hair caddis fly. Using an overhead screen, Rose described how to create simulated wings from elk hair and to use fluffs of cotton to build the body of the insect, which is a popular meal for trout living in Wyoming waters. Many in the room had served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and none had any flyfishing experience. Using Fishing to Heal For longtime guide and fly-tier Gordon Rose, the sport of fly-fishing has been a both a career and a lifelong passion. For military veterans like Nathan Hansen, the opportunity to tie flies and catch fish in the Bighorn Mountains is a form of therapy that helps take their minds off their wartime experiences. In a conference room at Sheridan VA Medical Center on Monday night, nine veterans quietly listened as Rose patiently explained the steps involved in tying an elk hair caddis fly. Using an overhead screen, Rose described how to create simulated wings from elk hair and to use fluffs of cotton to build the body of the insect, which is a popular meal for trout living in Wyoming waters. Many in the room had served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and none had any flyfishing experience. http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/features/Homeless_Tally_to_Focus_on_Veterans.asp Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:00:00 MDT

]]>The VA, Casper Housing Authority, Self Help Center and other groups -- take time one day in late January to tally all the emergency shelter beds in the region and whether they are occupied. Then, they "scrape the yard" by walking the streets and seeking out any homeless who may be roughing it on their own.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Homeless_Tally_to_Focus_on_Veterans_1294073064678 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/DaveAWebThumbnail.jpg Dave Allhusen Casper VA Social Worker The VA, Casper Housing Authority, Self Help Center and other groups -- take time one day in late January to tally all the emergency shelter beds in the region and whether they are occupied. Then, they "scrape the yard" by walking the streets and seeking out any homeless who may be roughing it on their own. Homeless Veterans The VA, Casper Housing Authority, Self Help Center and other groups -- take time one day in late January to tally all the emergency shelter beds in the region and whether they are occupied. Then, they "scrape the yard" by walking the streets and seeking out any homeless who may be roughing it on their own. http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/features/Healthy_Holiday_Eating.asp Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 MDT

]]>Overeating during the holidays can cause extra weight gain. Here are some tips to enjoy the food with out the pounds!]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healthy_Holiday_Eating_1290095405503 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/holidayturkeythumbnail.png eat right through the Holidays! Overeating during the holidays can cause extra weight gain. Here are some tips to enjoy the food with out the pounds! Healthy Holiday Eating Overeating during the holidays can cause extra weight gain. Here are some tips to enjoy the food with out the pounds! http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/features/Caregiver_Support_at_the_Sheridan_VAMC.asp Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:00:00 MDT

]]>Caregivers get help through Daybreak]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Caregiver_Support_at_the_Sheridan_VAMC_1288967629544 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/IMG_0225-180x130.jpg Veterans at Daybreak hand out candy for Halloween Caregivers get help through Daybreak Caregiver Support Month Caregivers get help through Daybreak http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/features/Mental_Health_Counseling_Program_for_Women_Veterans.asp Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:00:00 MDT

]]>Sheridan VA reaching out to female Veterans in the Rocky Mountain area with a new clinic and new Female only programs.]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Mental_Health_Counseling_Program_for_Women_Veterans_1288025978435 http://www.sheridan.va.gov/SHERIDAN/images/WomensClinic180x130.jpg Sheridan VA develops mental health counseling program for women veterans Sheridan VA reaching out to female Veterans in the Rocky Mountain area with a new clinic and new Female only programs. Womens Mental Health Programs Sheridan VA reaching out to female Veterans in the Rocky Mountain area with a new clinic and new Female only programs.