US suicides fall for second year in a row during pandemic
US suicides fall for second year in a row during pandemic. Suicides fell in the U.S. for the second year in a row in 2020, even as the pandemic took an added toll on Americans’ mental health.
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Veterans ‘Devastated, Just Gutted’ Over Allies Left Behind after US Withdrawal
Veterans ‘Devastated, Just Gutted’ Over Allies Left Behind after US Withdrawal. Veterans and civilians who worked tirelessly to help Afghans escape Taliban rule are now agonizing over the fates of friends and allies left behind in the wake of the U.S. military’s withdrawal, which was completed Monday.
How Veterans Can Follow Up After a Job Interview in the Digital Age
A lot of things changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the things that never will is how to follow up on a job interview. Going back and reconnecting … Read More
Group of House Lawmakers Fights for Greater Access to Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD
WASHINGTON — A group of House lawmakers are reigniting calls to expand access to service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder amid a growing number of studies that … Read More
VA Offering Transition Training Specially Tailored for Women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering virtual training for women servicemembers transitioning from active duty to reserve components or who are making the transition into civilian life. Women’s … Read More
US Marines Wants to Move Fast On a Light Amphibious Warship.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps is moving as fast as it can to field a new class of light amphibious warship, but it remains unclear what it will do, where it … Read More
Veterans call VA Video Connect a “Lifesaver”
Back in April, Navy Veteran John Bartlett, 81, was dry heaving and experiencing severe pain. He had recently spent six days in the hospital with a lung infection which prevented … Read More
The Most Underused Veterans Benefits by State
Different states offer various benefits for veterans, but some are not widely used by veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs asked representatives to discuss the most underused benefit in their respective states. … Read More
Foundation for Women Warriors Helps Veterans After Service Ends
SAN DIEGO — Many women who leave the military suddenly find themselves feeling very alone, but a non-profit called Foundation for Women Warriors is giving women the support they need … Read More
Beaches and Parks Try For a New Normal in Memorial Day Weekend Reopenings
People across the country attempted to kick off summer this holiday weekend, as beaches, parks and bars began to reopen while following social distancing guidelines with varying degrees of success. … Read More
