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.
Akshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran, speaker, adventurer and entrepreneur. His new book “Fearvana” is an actionable guide on how to leverage fear to accomplish anything.