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We can all ‘Be the One’ to save the life of a veteran
It is National Suicide Prevention Month, but the work to prevent suicides must be at the front of our minds far beyond September.
By Vincent Troiola
Latest "Veteran suicide" stories
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Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
Defense Department to expand gun safety efforts in an attempt to reduce military suicides
The move follows similar efforts on firearms storage and safety by other federal agencies.
Preventing suicides in military and veteran communities
The House Oversight and Reform Committee's National Security Subcommittee hearing was to address military and veteran suicide prevention and how to support military families after the loss of a loved one.
By Rayna Song, Medill News Service