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‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis ‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know A proposed law would let troops get mental healthcare without having to let their units know

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

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

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

Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

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The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

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

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

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

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

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

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans

A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

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

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

Democratic contender Elizabeth Warren vows to halve veterans’ suicide rate in four years Democratic contender Elizabeth Warren vows to halve veterans’ suicide rate in four years

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

PTSD tied to higher risk of an early stroke, according to a massive new study of post-9/11 veterans PTSD tied to higher risk of an early stroke, according to a massive new study of post-9/11 veterans

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

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

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

Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade

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

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

‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months ‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

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

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why. VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

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

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

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

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

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

Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says

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

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

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

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

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Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensht’ Air Force commander apologizes for calling airmen who commit suicide ‘chickensht’