In a town with America in its name, Troy Walker has turned his garage and driveway into a patriotic workshop. It’s there in Norwood Young America that he creates wooden flag art...
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Portage VFW program aims to end suicide among those serving at home and abroad
The Portage VFW Post is hosting a day of programming Sunday to reach out to veterans and those at risk from post-traumatic stress, with a goal of “Not 1 More.” “Statistics prove that people don’t commit suicide with other people, so anytime you...
moreHelping veterans and soldiers with PTSD
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT)– With thousands of military men and women living in Northeast Kansas, PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder, is a real concern. http://ksnt.com/2017/08/17/helping-veterans-and-soldiers-with-ptsd/
moreChef Robert Irvine takes on military suicides, mental illness
WASHINGTON ― When celebrity chef Robert Irvine is out on a USO tour, it’s normally about food, photo-ops and escapism, meant as relief for service members deployed overseas. Recently during one of those visits, a soldier approached him. Except he...
morePlan for Military Oath Against Suicide Could Backfire, Experts Say
Stars and Stripes | 11 Aug 2017 | by Nikki Wentling WASHINGTON — A congressman who served in Afghanistan is championing an idea to request departing service members sign an oath not to harm themselves, as a method to deter veteran suicides...
moreCarroll College hosts suicide prevention symposium for military
Posted: Aug 10, 2017 9:32 PM CST Updated: Aug 10, 2017 9:34 PM CST By: John Riley – MTN News KRTV.com Montana’s News Leader HELENA – Carroll College is hosting the 4th Montana Military Community Provider Symposium this week to build...
moreVolunteers and local business working to prevent veteran suicides
By Aubrey McKay, Fox 13 Salt Lake City Updated at 06:16PM, August 10, 2017 SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of a suicide epidemic among US military veterans, a volunteer group and a local business are partnering to make a change. Melissa...
moreTroops Most At Risk Of Suicide Don’t Get The Support They Need From The Military, New Report Says
By James Clark, Task & Purpose August 7, 2017 A new report on post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among active-duty service members found that Department of Defense healthcare providers failed to adequately follow up with those who...
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