22 a day Archives - Task & Purpose

By Adam Linehan Jul 27, 2017

Opinion

Trump’s Ban On Transgender Troops Is Reckless, Misguided, And, Frankly, Pretty Dumb

Life in the military is miserable if we don't get past the prejudices our previous lives ingrained in us.

By Sarah Sicard May 18, 2017

Nearly 50% Of VA Clinicians Aren’t Doing Their Required Suicide-Prevention Training

Nearly half of all Veterans Health Administration clinicians did not complete suicide risk management training within the timeframe mandated by … Continued

By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Aug 4, 2016

News

Drug Abuse And Mental Illness On The Rise Among Vets, New Report Finds

Editor's Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. … Continued

By Elana Duffy May 4, 2016

Support

How To Answer That Awful Question, ‘Do You Have PTSD?’

“Oh, you’re a veteran, huh? Do you have PTSD?” This question, asked often but most recently slurred from the mouth … Continued

By Adam Linehan Apr 29, 2016

Transition

Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’

Derek Weida, founder of Straight Legless Clothing, doesn’t speak for all veterans, but he does speak for a certain type. … Continued

By Stacy Bare Jun 2, 2015

Support

The Truth About 22 Veteran Suicides A Day

There is a statistic that has been widely quoted in the veteran community that highlights an estimated 22 veterans a … Continued

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