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Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in May
A federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.
Most Americans respect vets but would not recommend enlisting
The new survey from RAND suggests that positive views of veterans are enough to boost military recruitment.
VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
How Ketamine-based clinics are improving veterans’ mental health
Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.
By Jon Simkins
Psychedelics may soon be available — sort of — to treat vets with PTSD
In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Zamone Perez
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
‘Tribal’ documentary ditches broad PTSD themes for raw vulnerability
'Tribal' is an intimate story of veteran search for identity, purpose and community.
By Jon Simkins
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
Prince Harry’s ‘Heart of Invictus’ makes art out of veteran resilience
“Not everyone agrees on what qualifies as a just war,” Prince Harry says. “But I think we would all agree on the damage that war causes to so many people.”
By Sarah Sicard