David Bachmann is a Marine Corps infantry combat veteran and is active in an ongoing healing movement developed by Marines that brings the tribe of veterans together throughout the year for warrior reunions.
Jeffrey Allen Smith and Michael Doidge have studied the history of military mental health and specifically the long-term issues related to military and veteran suicide.
Suicide prevention is a frequent topic of conversation within the ranks of the 82nd Airborne, says the division's commander, and the periods of isolation during the pandemic have been a major factor.
Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is the former senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior non-commissioned officer in the U.S. armed forces.
Michelle Villarreal Zook is a writer and former Air Force officer who has done extensive research about the effectiveness of policies and programs for veterans.
