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This is how to respond to a veteran contemplating suicide
I’ll never forget him. Or his voice.
Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready
Today, Kimberly Bryant's family isn't merely surviving, they're thriving. "I wholly attribute where we are today to Comcast," she says.
A disabled WWII veteran was at risk of falling through the cracks. Then other Texas vets stepped in
Six months ago, Larry Fromme rarely left his apartment, and he worried that he might get evicted as he struggled to pay his rent and buy groceries. Now he regularly meets with veterans who understand the stress of serving in the military and what it is like to be ignored
This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’
"A life that's easy, in my opinion, is not a life worth living."
Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
Across the military it's clear that suicide is still a very serious problem.
Think Your Absentee Ballot Doesn’t Matter? Here’s Proof It Does
History is made by those who show up, the old cliche goes. For modern political life, the message is clear:...
How A Soldier Wounded In Desert Storm Got Back On Track By Serving His Fellow Veterans
Anthony Drees vividly recalls the 1991 Iraqi missile attack on U.S. military barracks in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of more...
This Army Veteran Wants To Change How People Think About Service Animals
A siren or alarm can trigger Sandra Ewing’s reflexes, making her believe she is back in Afghanistan. Her instinct is...
‘I Closed My Eyes, And When I Did, I Saw My Pistol’: The Warax On Suicide
Editor’s note: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the West Point history department last week asked veterans on Twitter...
2017 Was Tough For Veterans Nonprofits. Here’s How To Weather 2018
According to Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, demand for services by veterans peaks about four decades after a conflict ends....
3 Reasons You Should Join A Veteran Service Organization
It took me a long time to join a veteran service organization. To be honest, before I joined one, I...
Having Trouble With The VA? You Might Consider Calling Congress
My congressional office recently wrapped up a case for a World War II veteran who saw his delayed appeal approved...
Have A Coping Plan For Grief During The Holidays
It’s official: The holidays are here. This week, families will gather to share in the sights, sounds, and tastes of...
Want To Thank A Vet For Their Service? Here Are 7 Impactful Projects You Can Support For Veterans Day
Editor’s Note: Task & Purpose and GoFundMe teamed up to highlight seven GoFundMe campaigns that are making a difference in...
Ending The Stigma Around Mental Illness And Suicide Starts With Speaking Up
Editor’s Note: A version of this article was originally published on NYC Veterans Alliance’s blog. Since my brother Mike’s service-related...
American Legion Adopts Resolution Supporting Medical Marijuana
The American Legion adopted a resolution Thursday urging the federal government to allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to discuss...
Sometimes The Best Medicine For A Veteran Is The Company Of Another Veteran
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Many take time on Memorial Day to remember the Americans who have...
A Terminally Ill Veteran Had One Dying Request — And Thousands Of People Responded
A heartfelt message from a military wife and caregiver has quickly become an inspiring example of how social media can...
How 2 Chicago Vets Are Changing The Stereotypes Around Wounded Warriors
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Aaron LeMay, a Communication Chair for Roll Call Chicagoland and Recruiting Programs Specialist...
This 66-Year-Old Marine Just Walked 300 Miles For Veteran’s Issues — Again
Marine Corps veteran Terry Sharpe cares about walking. A lot. But what he cares about more is using his long,...
This Young Air Force Vet Is Fighting For His Life In A San Antonio ICU — Alone
Jake Mitchell, a 22-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran, is reportedly fighting for his life in an intensive care unit in...
After War, A Veteran Learns To Thrive
Like many Veterans, the war followed Brandon home. He used alcohol to cope. “I had a really hard time with...
Meet ‘The Good Cemeterian’ Who Spends His Only Day Off Cleaning Vets’ Gravestones
When the weekend arrives, most people spend it relaxing, lounging and recovering from a week of hard work, especially for...
These Vietnam Vets Are Sick And Blame Agent Orange, But VA Won’t Pay
Sam Genco, at age 19, narrowly survived one of the United States’ worst military aircraft carrier fires. Today, 50 years...
These 5 Cities Are Ranked The Best For Veterans
Most people who serve in the military are forcibly dragged from their hometowns by Uncle Sam and sent to live...