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The group aiming to stop ‘endemic’ suicide among Native American vets
A group recently launched a program to address a rise in suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
Air Force eyes more mental health initiatives as suicides continue
“Every one of these incidents could have possibly been prevented,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out
American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.
Your next visit to VA medical center may be in cyberspace
The technology is already in use at 120 VA sites across all 50 states.
Opinion
Building a safety net to protect our veterans from suicide
Suicide prevention requires a focus on more than just mental health.
By Margaret Harrell
Bill to protect veterans’ gun rights prompts heated debate in House
Republicans say reforms are needed to restore faith in VA systems. Democrats say the changes could cost lives.
Military suicide stats released, Army saw highest increase of deaths
The number of suicides across the active-duty military increased from 75 in the first quarter of 2022 to 94 in the first quarter of 2023.
By Zamone Perez
Opinion
Memorial Day is for those we’ve lost, on the battlefield and at home
Suicide has become an epidemic in the veteran community. But it is a problem we can strive to solve, by connecting with each other.
By John Byrnes, Concerned Veterans for America