The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.
Veterans Affairs programs would get another significant bump in fiscal 2025 under the budget request released by President Joe Biden on Monday.
The Navy's budget request beefs up a variety of mental health initiatives.
Army Times built its own database of military death records to investigate suicide in armor units.
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans.
Researchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.
Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.
A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
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