Linda Bean, mother of the late OIF vet SGT Coleman Bean, speaks at the Vets4Warriors kick off event on Capitol Hill. (December 13, 2011)

If you are an OIF/OEF vet trying to come to grips with the emotional, psychological, family or career consequences of your wartime service, you are not alone–you can talk to vets who’ve travelled the same road you’re on. The call and the service is free, courtesy of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the National Guard Bureau. Call 1-855-VET-TALK (1-855-838-8255) or you can visit online.