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Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help
Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.
VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
DoD’s missing Jan. 6 phone records need investigation, Senate leader demands
Sen. Dick Durbin said the Defense Department inspector general needs to determine whether the records were accidentally or purposefully deleted.
VA offers $3 million prize for ideas to stop veteran suicides
The Mission Daybreak initiative will look for new approaches to address veterans' mental health issues.
Hero of Fort Hood shooting reflects on Fisher House support
Read on to learn how the Fort Hood Army Fisher House worked with Army Maj. Patrick (Pat) Miller, a wounded a soldier from the mass shooting at Fort Hood.
VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups
About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.
VA zeroes in on gun safety as a way to reduce veteran suicides
Roughly 70 percent of veteran suicide deaths in 2019 involved a firearm.
Veteran suicides decreased 7 percent in 2019 to lowest level in 12 years
About 17 veterans a day died by suicide in 2019, the latest year for which data was available.
More vets reaching out for crisis line help amid Afghanistan collapse
VA staffers said they're encouraged by the increased outreach, and not fearful that it means a sudden increase in mental health challenges.
Breaking hearts and minds: The strategy of surrender
This is more than just an issue of international credibility, it is also one of national security.
By Joan Barker