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This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much
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This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much

By David Roza

Posted on May 15, 2020

Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation
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Ways to keep the family sane during this staycation

By PCSgrades

Posted on Apr 23, 2020

How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus
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How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus

By PCSgrades

Posted on Apr 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic could actually result in more accessible behavioral health care for soldiers and families
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The COVID-19 pandemic could actually result in more accessible behavioral health care for soldiers and families

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 15, 2020

Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019
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Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 26, 2020

The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma
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The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

By Kayla Williams, Samantha Kubek

Posted on Feb 26, 2020

Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but
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Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but

By Jenny Lynne Stroup

Posted on Feb 24, 2020

combat, war, battle
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This is your brain on war

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 24, 2020

The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year
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The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates
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While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’
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VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA
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Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers
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After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit
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Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

By Kayla Williams

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam
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Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD
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DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

Navy suicides could reach a record high in 2019
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Navy suicides could reach a record high in 2019

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2019

The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component
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The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 27, 2019

3 sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week
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3 sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2019

‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides
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‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity
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Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 19, 2019

ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts
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ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2019

Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensh*t’
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Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensh*t’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 5, 2019

Air Force chief orders stand down to combat rising number of suicides
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Air Force chief orders stand down to combat rising number of suicides

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Sleep important, Navy finds
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Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death
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Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death

By Zachary Bell

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide
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Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse
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The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse

By Carl Forsling

Posted on May 16, 2019

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity
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The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2019

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
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The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic
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A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 13, 2019

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend
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2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds
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The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?
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Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?

By Meaghan Mobbs

Posted on Mar 6, 2019

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018
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The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
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Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment
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Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018
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Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
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Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong
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10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong

By Duane K.L. France

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue
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It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

Dear Media: A Veteran With PTSD Isn’t More Likely To Be A Mass Shooter
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Dear Media: A Veteran With PTSD Isn’t More Likely To Be A Mass Shooter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2018

Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD
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Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 10, 2018

Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD
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Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

Here’s Exactly What A Roadside Bomb Does To Your Head
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Here’s Exactly What A Roadside Bomb Does To Your Head

By Ronald Glasser, M.D.

Posted on Oct 25, 2018

The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way
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The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way

By Jeremy Thompson

Posted on Oct 23, 2018

The Best Movie About PTSD Isn’t About War
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The Best Movie About PTSD Isn’t About War

By David J. Morris

Posted on Oct 3, 2018

Survivor Guilt, A Booney Hat, And The Things Left Behind By Fallen Friends
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Survivor Guilt, A Booney Hat, And The Things Left Behind By Fallen Friends

By Chief Kristin Beck (Ret.)

Posted on Sep 26, 2018

Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD
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Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD

By Dean Yates

Posted on Sep 12, 2018

The Army Secretary Featured A Mass Murderer In The Service’s Suicide Prevention Campaign
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The Army Secretary Featured A Mass Murderer In The Service’s Suicide Prevention Campaign

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 9, 2018

The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk
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The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse
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Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us
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The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us

By Tessa Poppe, Council of the Former Enlisted

Posted on Aug 29, 2018

Why Did A New Army Ranger Allegedly Commit A Gruesome Motel Murder-Suicide?
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Why Did A New Army Ranger Allegedly Commit A Gruesome Motel Murder-Suicide?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 7, 2018

‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD
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‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD

Posted on Jul 1, 2018

It’s Time For Us To Have A Real Conversation About Suicide In America
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It’s Time For Us To Have A Real Conversation About Suicide In America

By Brian E. Kinsella

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care
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LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care

By Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims
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‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing
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Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 5, 2018

The UCMJ May Get A Domestic Violence Update To Prevent The Next Texas Church Shooting
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The UCMJ May Get A Domestic Violence Update To Prevent The Next Texas Church Shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 17, 2018

‘I Closed My Eyes, And When I Did, I Saw My Pistol’: The Warax On Suicide
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‘I Closed My Eyes, And When I Did, I Saw My Pistol’: The Warax On Suicide

By The Warax

Posted on May 16, 2018

An Air Force Investigator Was Browsing Reddit And Ended Up Saving An Airman’s Life
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An Air Force Investigator Was Browsing Reddit And Ended Up Saving An Airman’s Life

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 1, 2018

He Was Hit In The Face By An RPG. Only Returning To War Made Him Whole
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He Was Hit In The Face By An RPG. Only Returning To War Made Him Whole

By Carmen Gentile

Posted on Apr 13, 2018

Danish Vets Are Committing Suicide, Too
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Danish Vets Are Committing Suicide, Too

By Master Sgt. Jacob Panton Kristiansen, Royal Danish Army

Posted on Apr 12, 2018