Jane Boulton:  

Life I was discharged from the Navy with almost 2 yrs and a bad knee. I loved watching F14 Tomcats fly. I went to school on the GI Bill for a year. Then, my babysitter told me about a job for the State of California, Employment Development Dept. They were looking for Disabled Vietnam-Era Veterans to help veterans return to the work force. It was originally for 18 months, and I retired with another disability after 18 1/2 years. Currently reside in Tennessee. I was Chairwoman of the California State Commission on Women Veterans. We traveled the state and put on Public Heaarings regarding the benefits for women veterans and veterans in general. We assisted hundreds of women and men veterans to get the help they needed. Sometimes we were able to cut thru the red tape and get some things quicker. I learned about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and ended up lecturing laypersons on the problems associated with the disorder. As well as working for the State of California, I was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for over 18 years. I worked all phases of law enforcement such as as working a patrol beat and worked last with missing persons and runaways. I am a charter member of Disabled A...Expand for more