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By David Roza Jun 22, 2021

News

7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide

“This trend is deeply alarming."

By David Roza Jun 10, 2021

Culture

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

“I think that dig was the first time I had laughed as much and as hard as I had since I was in the service."

By David Roza May 11, 2021

News

This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

"They said, 'you know what I'm not ok, I'm not good,' and then they just collapsed on the ground."

By Anton Schettini May 1, 2021

Mental Health Initiatives

Healing the hidden wounds of war

Founded in New York City in 2012, The Headstrong Project was created to help military veterans and their families overcome PTSD and other military-related traumas.

By Paul Gainey, The War Horse Apr 28, 2021

Opinion

‘I drew the line at lying to reporters’— A military spokesman calls for increased accountability and transparency

'Unshackled from the intolerant, old boys’ club culture found in the Marine Corps, I have started to feel like I can be myself and contribute in even more meaningful ways'

By Meredith Mathis Apr 1, 2021

Innovation in Mental Health

Your mental health resource guide

Knowing who to turn to for mental health treatment and support can be overwhelming for a lot of veterans.

By David Roza Mar 17, 2021

Culture

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

“I just wanted others to see what an outstanding NCO he was."

By David Roza Feb 26, 2021

News

The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic

"It’s one thing to tell somebody how to do something, it’s another to go through the experience."

By David Roza Jan 20, 2021

News

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

“Let me say that my choice of words was poor."

By David Roza Jan 6, 2021

News

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide

"We need leaders at all levels to step up."

By Thomas J Brennan, The War Horse Dec 1, 2020

Analysis

How Marine Corps culture silenced a sexual assault victim

“[Leaders] don’t give a shit. They flat-out saw she was suicidal and needed help … They left a Marine behind."

By Christian M. Wade, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass. Oct 20, 2020

News

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

"This will save tens of thousands of lives every year."

By Erica Moser, The Day, New London, Conn. Sep 20, 2020

News

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

"You're with your tribe, your people, and you know everything's going to be all right."

By Erica Moser, The Day, New London, Conn. Sep 20, 2020

News

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

"You're with your tribe, your people, and you know everything's going to be all right."

By David Roza Sep 16, 2020

News

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

“The stressors that we have are much different than the stressors we had last year"

By David Roza Sep 8, 2020

News

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

"Regardless of which uniform we wear, we’re not immune from life’s challenges, including thoughts of suicide."

By David Roza Aug 27, 2020

News

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

“I’ll be honest with you, collectively we’re struggling with how to deal with this.”

By Julie Johnson, The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif. Aug 27, 2020

News

California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet

Officers mistook Andy Ford's seizure symptoms for intoxication and belligerence when they arrested him in 2018.

By Blake Harper Jun 9, 2020

Community

Here’s an organization that’s giving back to those who serve during these trying times

Given the state of the world at the moment, it’s easy to feel powerless when it comes to making a difference. But while the COVID-19 crisis has forced us all...

By Matthew Cox, Military.com May 24, 2020

News

This Army chaplain got creative in order to reach soldiers under stress from COVID-19

"In a very short amount of time, our world changed very rapidly ... It makes us realize that we really don't have that much control."

By David Roza May 14, 2020

News

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

"One problem is we can call this or that number or call the chaplain, without realizing the person in that dark space doesn’t want help. We’ve got to give them...

By Ben Brazil, Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif. Apr 9, 2020

News

‘A battle going on inside your body’ – Army vet describes what it’s like to survive COVID-19

Army veteran Yvette Paz believes the illness tests one’s mental state as much it does the physical. The virus is a solitary war, she said.

By Daniel Defraia, The War Horse Jan 15, 2020

News

The unknown legacy of military mental health programs

In 2013, the Department of Defense began an approximately six-year review of 159 mental health programs, many of which were launched after the U.S. invaded Iraq and Afghanistan. According to...

By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian Jan 15, 2020

News

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

The suit alleges the medical center failed to manage Darneille's medication, investigate her increased suicidal thoughts or give her appropriate care.

By Brandon Carwile, The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Va. Jan 2, 2020

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Inside Virginia’s new plan to fight military suicides

The program aims to erase gaps in community programs and services for military families

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Featured in mental health

7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

Healing the hidden wounds of war

‘I drew the line at lying to reporters’— A military spokesman calls for increased accountability and transparency

Your mental health resource guide

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide

How Marine Corps culture silenced a sexual assault victim

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

‘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

California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet

Here’s an organization that’s giving back to those who serve during these trying times

This Army chaplain got creative in order to reach soldiers under stress from COVID-19

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

‘A battle going on inside your body’ – Army vet describes what it’s like to survive COVID-19

The unknown legacy of military mental health programs

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

Inside Virginia’s new plan to fight military suicides