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Promising New Treatment for Veterans Gains Support

WEBNovember 17th will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the history of Veteran suicide prevention. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) came forward …

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It's Different not Special: The Health and Care of Special

WEBThe health and care of Special Operations Forces (SOF) is a key pillar to these efforts. After nearly 20 years of continuous deployment to war and training, it is …

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Study Reveals SOF Suicides Highest in Military

WEBBased on USSOCOM records, there were 117 suicides among SOF between 2007 and 2015. The report titled Psychological Autopsy Study of Suicides …

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The “PACT” Caucus and the Future of Mental Health Treatments

WEBNovember 17th will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the history of Veteran suicide prevention. Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D …

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Supporting the Honor Our PACT Act

WEBIt is estimated that 3.5 million Veterans should be eligible for VA Health Care due to service-connected exposure to toxic substances. And yet, the VA approval rate of …

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Stars and Stripes Op-Ed: Veterans Deserve Options

WEBIn a recent op-ed for Stars and Stripes, David Cook, our Executive Director, shed light on a crucial issue faced by veterans: the complexities of navigating the VA …

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw Supports Inclusion of Active-Duty

WEBWe remain committed to fighting for better care for our heroes, and we're proud to join with Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) in his bi-partisan effort to …

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Why the Double Standard for Women Operators

WEBWhen I was initially asked to write this story, I was thrilled. I had a dream to share my journey as a Cultural Support Team (CST) member. CST was a USASOC …

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22 Suicides A Day: Time for a Change

WEBThe average rate of Veteran deaths by suicide is 22 per day. Veterans only make up 7.9 percent of the population, however, 13.5 percent of all suicide deaths are …

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Dr. Frueh Speaks On Operator Syndrome

WEBWe were fortunate to speak with Dr. Frueh, the man who coined the term “ Operator Syndrome ” to account for all the unique hardships and health issues that SOF …

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SOF and Ceremony with Jesse Gould

WEBWe recently had the chance to speak with Jesse Gould, a Ranger Veteran and Founder of the Heroic Hearts Project (HHP). HHP helps Veterans to transition from …

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A Message from Daniel Elkins

WEBTragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Request a Peer Mentor. VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – …

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Proving Service Connection for Classified Orders

WEBOctober 12, 2020. Currently there is no streamlined way for SOF members to prove a service connection if the nature of their injury is related to a classified mission. We …

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Lt. Col. Scott Mann

WEBLt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Special Operations experience around the world, and a New York Times bestselling author. He …

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VETS Program Provides Veterans with Alternate Treatments

WEBOur members are no strangers to the invisible scars of war that follow veterans home. Current treatments for issues such as PTSD and TBI have not always …

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44 Veteran Suicides a Day

WEBA recent report conducted by a veteran non-profit suggests veteran suicides are underreported by more than half – from an already unacceptable 17, to 44 suicides a …

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Psychological Autopsy Study

WEBPsychological Autopsy Study Death by Suicides Among US Special Operations Forces Issue: Special Operations Forces (SOF) have the highest rates of death by suicide …

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Check Out Our 2023 Annual Report!

WEBCheck Out Our 2023 Annual Report! January 25, 2024. Standing at the beginning of a new year, we are looking back with gratitude over the remarkable journey …

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