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‘It can happen to anyone:’ Army spec ops takes on suicide

A new initiative encourages a "bottom-up" approach to the crisis.

By Rachael Riley

9 months ago

Department of Defense civilians and active duty service members attend a Traumatic Brain Injury Open House event March 20, 2014, at Tripler Army Medical Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Outrage over NFL brain injuries; silence over military brain injuries

The NFL is doing the right thing on concussions. The Department of Defense lacks the urgency and a similar aggressive approach.

By Frank Larkin

11 months ago

American airman arrested in connection with April attack on US base in Syria

The April 7 attack on Green Village injured four U.S. troops, who were treated for traumatic brain injuries and returned to work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Sailors and Marines with PTSD or other trauma to have their discharge upgrade cases reexamined

A court settlement requires the Navy to automatically review the cases of discharged sailors and Marines who received other than honorable or general characterizations of service due to behavior connected to conditions like PTSD.

By Diana Stancy Correll

20 months ago

Discharge upgrades for PTSD: Fulfilling Lincoln’s promise to care for all who have borne the battle

We must care for all who borne the battle.

By Tyson Manker

23 months ago

The VA should consider hyperbaric oxygen as a worthwhile treatment for vets

We should explore every option to help end veterans’ suicide.

By Tommy Tuberville

2 years ago