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Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military services
In total, 61 active duty Marines and six Marine reservists died by suicide in 2022.
Keeping memories alive: First Lady highlights Gold Star families this week
The family of Army 1st Lt. Demetrius Frison is one of the Gold Star families to be highlighted on First Lady Jill Biden's social media Thursday.
By Karen Jowers
Afghan defense attaché to U.S. military families: The Afghanistan people will never forget
Experts offer advice, comfort and resources to those in the military community affected by the unfolding events in Afghanistan.
By Karen Jowers
Change of Mission: Advice for getting on with life after the military
Transitioning from military service is a complicated process. Here is some advice.
How you can support the survivors of a military loss
Twenty-four new military survivors are connecting with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the largest daily average since its founding in 1994, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Chantel Dooley
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
GI Bill vets may be less attractive to for-profit schools under new law
The 90/10 loophole, a focus of education advocates for years, will disappear in coming years.
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?
How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.
By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
The power of nature inspires and heals
Connection with the natural world can affect the way we grieve, as well as the way we choose to live and ultimately thrive, say the authors of this commentary by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).
By Rachel Hunsell and Tony Paz
What it means to become a Gold Star family
Gold Star families share their stories of love and loss.
By Sarah Sicard
COVID-19 and suicide prevention: Parallel public health strategies for veterans and service members
COVID-19 is exacerbating the suicide crisis, say the authors of this commentary.
By Keita Franklin and Kim Ruocco