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Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Pearl Harbor, dies at 103
Chandler, who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters on Dec. 7, 1941, is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
Toxic leadership: The real culprit of military rape culture
Right now there is a perfect case study for the defense secretary to be presented with — the case of a young Marine, Cpl. Thae Ohu.
By Kerri Jeter
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?
How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.
By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
The power of nature inspires and heals
Connection with the natural world can affect the way we grieve, as well as the way we choose to live and ultimately thrive, say the authors of this commentary by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).
By Rachel Hunsell and Tony Paz
What it means to become a Gold Star family
Gold Star families share their stories of love and loss.
By Sarah Sicard
COVID-19 and suicide prevention: Parallel public health strategies for veterans and service members
COVID-19 is exacerbating the suicide crisis, say the authors of this commentary.
By Keita Franklin and Kim Ruocco
Here’s what grieving military families can teach civilians dealing with coronavirus tragedy
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is reminding families — both military and civilian — that grief is a normal and acceptable response to hardships.
Iwo Jima 75th anniversary reunion called off due to coronavirus concerns
The option of rescheduling for a later date remains on the table.
By J.D. Simkins
3 Heroes Who Took the Fight to Breast Cancer
More than 3.8 million people in this country are survivors of breast cancer, but every 13 minutes, a woman will lose her life to it. Military spouses Victoria Warren and Shannon Summa and Air Force Master Sergeant Laura Speranza know this reality intimately. Though each has had a different breast cancer journey, they are all part of a community of fighters battling this disease in the military health system.
We can do more: Suicide prevention cannot be the only strategy
Adopting a postvention strategy is a critical component of a comprehensive approach to reducing suicide, the author of this commentary says.
By Kim Ruocco