Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the military. An average of 20 veterans die by suicide each day. Alarmingly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the rate of suicide has spiked by 35% since 1999, and it’s still on the rise.
Largest VA Budget Proposal Passes House On July 24th, legislation providing appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (HR 7608) passed the House with a contentious vote of 224 in favor and 189 opposed to the legislation. What is remarkable about this bill is that it was only introduced 11 days before it was approved,… Read more »
In June 2026, the Supreme Court issued a verdict that protects military mail-in voting rights. Learn more about this decision and how it preserves the status quo for those stationed overseas who vote in states with a mail-in ballot provision. OCONUS Voting: Resources and “How To” Americans living overseas became eligible to vote years after… Read more »
COVER Commission Recommends Marijuana & Psychedelic Research for PTSD Treatment The COVER (Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recover) Commission, which is a federal commission that evaluates mental health treatment options for veterans within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), released a report in January of this year recommending the VA expand its mental health research… Read more »
Prepping for Boot Camp Military boot camp is like nothing you have ever experienced. However, the rigid routine and absolute control over every aspect of your life are several times worse than normal military duty, and that is by design. It’s the job of the Training Instructor (TI), Drill Instructor (DI) and Drill Sergeant (DS)… Read more »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a global problem. Jun 27th has been designated National PTSD Awareness Day in an effort to shed light on the topic.
Mental health is an important issue. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. While some have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions.” When life gets overwhelming, some don’t realize they can seek… Read more »
Telemedicine for Military Communities Telemedicine is the use of technology to communicate about health, often without having to leave home or visit a healthcare facility. The words telemedicine, telehealth, and virtual medicine are often used interchangeably. Telemedicine protects patients and healthcare providers by limiting person-to-person contact. When you can’t meet with your healthcare team in… Read more »
Two Republican lawmakers, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel released their latest proposal on military family readiness on April 2, 2020. New Military Family Readiness Legislation Proposed Rep Thornberry stated that “Family readiness is a major… Read more »
Military Discount On Cannabis Laws seem to be changing regularly about the legality of cannabis and because of this, we are seeing more and more places where cannabis is being sold. One place is Flower Co, a California wholesale cannabis delivery company. While you do need to live in a state where it is legal… Read more »