Introduction Gheorghe Bănciulescu (born 28 December 1898, Iaşi, Romania to 12 April 1935, Egypt), was an early aviator in Romania. He is believed to be the first pilot in the world to fly with his feet amputated. Biography He was the son of an infantry officer, he attended military High School in Iași, then the… Read More
Introduction Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, DL, FRAeS (21 February 1910 to 05 September 1982) was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. He was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft… Read More
Introduction Military conscription of people with disabilities, sometimes termed a disability draft, has occurred on various occasions historically. Cases Below are listed known cases of the drafting of disabled persons: Volunteers This page is based on the copyrighted Wikipedia article < https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_of_people_with_disabilities >; it is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC-BY-SA).… Read More
Introduction If you are a veteran who got sick or was injured during military service or your service worsened an existing health condition, you could qualify for Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) disability benefits. VA disability benefits would provide you with a monthly tax-free payment. The benefits cover both physical conditions like injuries and chronic… Read More
Introduction Assistive technology in sport is an area of technology design that is growing. Assistive technology is the array of new devices created to enable sports enthusiasts who have disabilities to play. Assistive technology may be used in disabled sports, where an existing sport is modified to enable players with a disability to participate; or,… Read More
Introduction Every year thousands of civilians elect to join the United States Armed Forces and pursue a military career. For many, once their military career comes to an end, they will leave with great experiences, a little wiser (hopefully), be a little older, and their transition will be relatively easy. However, for some veterans the… Read More
Introduction As a veteran, navigating the complex world of VA disability benefits can be a daunting task. Understanding the intricacies of your eligibility and the compensation you deserve can often feel like a bureaucratic puzzle. However, a valuable tool can simplify this process and provide you with a clearer picture of your entitled benefits –… Read More
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